Upcoming events
IABC Waterloo End-of-year celebration & Agm
Join us Monday, June 23 from 6–8 PM at Schooner Street Brewing for an evening of connection, celebration, and fun! Hear highlights from the 2024/2025 year, enjoy pop culture trivia hosted by Emily Caister, and network with fellow communicators. Prizes, insights, and great company await—don’t miss out!
Past events
Polish Your Pitch: Job Hunting & Resume Secrets for Communicators
Led by Lauren Gerow, IABC Waterloo Past President and seasoned HR and Corporate Communications expert, the session offered practical insights into job hunting in the communications field. Attendees gained valuable strategies—from resume refinement to standout positioning—designed to help them shine in a competitive market.
crafting Award-Winning campaigns & submissions: A Deep Dive
IABC Canada East Region’s first PD event of the new year! Colleagues joined from across the country on Friday, January 24 to hear from 2024 Silver Leaf Excellence Winners Jennifer Williamson and Saira Husain. Together, they’ll delved into their winning campaign, "Don't Risk It - Hire an LEC."
crafting Connections with iabc waterloo
On Thursday January 16th IABC Waterloo hosted an inspiring Vision Board Creation Workshop, where they celebrated a fresh start to the New Year by setting powerful goals and intentions for the months ahead. This one-of-a-kind event combined creativity, self-reflection, and professional networking—all in the company of the local communications community!
UpSkill2: crafting award-winning stakeholder analysis
A five-part webinar series was designed to help strengthen an entry for the 2024 Gold Quill Awards, or a regional awards program such as the Silver Leaf Awards.
Even for those not planning to enter, each instalment helped upskill one’s day-to-day communication chops.
Blank space, bold moves: The Marketing magic of Taylor SWift
Let’s talk about someone who's not just a chart-topping artist but also a communications and marketing genius: the one and only Taylor Swift. With a career spanning over a decade, Taylor has not only been singing catchy tunes but has also been strategically shaking up the marketing world. Let's delve into how she's been schooling us all in the art of communications over the past few years.
upskill1: the problem with ‘creating awareness’
UpSkill1: The problem with "creating awareness" was the first session in our five-part series of sessions focused on boosting your comms skills and strengthening your IABC award entry.
Even if you’re not planning to enter an award, this series will help upskill your day-to-day communication chops whether you’re a longtime pro or starting your career.