Global PR Summit Canada 9

Global PR Summit Canada 9

5-6 December in Toronto

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About the Event

Welcome to the Global PR Summit Canada 9 – where the pulse of the public relations world beats strongest. Join us in Toronto from December 5th to 6th for an electrifying exploration of the latest PR trends and strategies shaping the industry today.

Are you an IABC Toronto member? Reach out to us today to get your exclusive 15% discount code!

Why attend?

  • Gain insights into critical business trends in PR with Daniel Tisch from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce.
  • Understand ethical considerations of AI in PR with Dr. Alex Sévigny from McMaster University.
  • Utilize custom GPTs for content generation with Rowan Toffoli from Lockheed Martin.
  • Understand the impact of AI on DEI goals with Priya Bates from A Leader Like Me.
  • Gain insights into NASA's crisis planning strategies with Allard Beutel from NASA.
  • Build and maintain stakeholder trust with Trisha McDonell from Expedia.
  • Prepare for potential cancel culture crises with Kurt Heinrich from the University of British Columbia.
  • Learn proactive crisis communication strategies with Sukhi Sahni from Wells Fargo.

As Canada's premier PR event, our summit gathers the most influential minds in PR from both Canada and around the globe. Immerse yourself in enlightening keynotes and engaging panel discussions led by top PR leaders, as we delve into critical topics driving the future of communications. This year's theme, "PR in an Age of AI and Permacrisis," promises to provide deep insights and practical strategies for navigating the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of public relations.

Don't miss out on this unparalleled opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with the best in the industry.

Mark your calendars for December 5th and 6th and join us in Toronto for the Global PR Summit Canada 9 – where the future of PR unfolds before your eyes.

Facts & Figures

Speakers

Alex Sévigny

McMaster University

Chris Makuch

Notified

Nicolette Addesa

EY Canada

Rob McEwan

ChangeMakers

Catherine Thomas

Loblaw Companies Limited

Jennifer Vincent

Danone

Charles Muggeridge

FleishmanHillard HighRoad

Cam Gordon

Seneca Polytechnic

Priya Bates

A Leader Like Me

Daniel Tisch, APR, FCPRS, ICD.D

Ontario Chamber of Commerce

Andrew Forgione

Gilead Sciences

Paruul Maheshwary

Anthropic

Lisa Covens

Senior Vice President, Public Affairs and Communications, Central Canada, Leger

Rowan Toffoli

Lockheed Martin

Mark Dollins

North Star Communications Consulting

Victor Vrsnik

7-Eleven Canada

Kurt Heinrich

The University of British Columbia

Kristen Dattoli

Boston Children's Hospital

Allard Beutel

NASA Office of Communications

Trisha McDonell

Expedia

Agenda

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Venue

Radisson Blu Toronto Downtown, Toronto, Canada

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Radisson Blu Toronto Downtown
Address: 249 Queen's Quay West, Toronto, ON M5J 2N5, Canada
Phone: +1 437-886-9667

This harbourfront hotel in Toronto city centre features on-site dining as well as a rooftop patio with a seasonal pool. A mini-fridge and coffee maker are included in each guest room.

A large work desk and flat-screen TV are common to all rooms at Radisson Blu Downtown Toronto. A pool, harbour or city view may be featured in these rooms.

Showcasing regional ingredients, Watermark Restaurant specializes in Canadian cuisine. Light snacks are served at Radisson Admiral’s Watermark Lounge, along with local beers and wines.

A fitness centre is among recreational facilities available at Radisson Blu Downtown Toronto.

Union Station is about 15 minutes’ walk from this hotel. Several attractions, including the CN Tower, Hockey Hall of Fame and lively Chinatown, are also within 15 minutes’ walk. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is 2 km away.

Radisson Blu Toronto Downtown
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This program can also be delivered as a tailored in-house training for your organization. We adapt the content to your industry, objectives, and level of maturity, focusing on real challenges your teams face and the decisions they need to make. In-house formats allow your people to align on a shared approach, work through relevant scenarios, and build skills they can apply immediately.

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