CIPR Midlands and PRCA Midlands are delighted to invite you to our annual conference to network and hear from a variety of talented speakers.

The full-day event is packed with an array of workshops, talks and short presentations spanning a variety of sectors to empower businesses, teams and individuals to grow in 2023. The day includes a variety of not-to-be missed voices, with a keynote talk from none other than PR guru and rising Tik Tok sensation, Rob Mayhew.

Our impressive line-up will see you:
• Hear from Professor Jonathan Wilson – an award-winning practitioner and academic specialising in advertising, branding, communication and digital.
• Learn about AI and ChatGPT with Wadds Inc founder Stephen Waddington
• Find out how to grow your team using neuroscience insights with leadership expert, Dulcie Swanston 
• Work with an international specialist in crisis communications, Donald Steel, who was the chief media spokesman for the BBC for over a decade
• Explore wellbeing in the workplace and beyond with humanitarian manager, Otibho Edeke-Agbareh
• Grow your understanding of social media trends with McCann managing partner, Joe Cronin 
• Learn more about the National Equality Standard with PRWeek Power Book comms professional, Noha Al Afifi
• Understand the latest trends in evaluation with board director of AMEC and CEO of CARMA, Richard Bagnall
• Engage in a panel with a focus on preparing for the next election, led by BECG director, Adam Farrell
• Indulge in delicious refreshments all day
• Network with colleagues - away from a screen!

Growing PR in the Midlands promises to be an exciting event for PR and communications professionals, packed full of insights and expertise. Don’t miss the professional event of the year – book your ticket today. You can earn 10 CIPR CPD points and 5 Ethics points, and / or 40 PRCA CPD points  for attending this event. Note: schedule subject to change. Further speakers and details may be added ahead of the event.

Prices are as follows:

CIPR & PRCA Member = £80 + VAT
CIPR & PRCA Non-Member = £100 + VAT
Students = £30 + VAT

When:
6 July 2023 at 9.30am – 5.30pm

Where:
The Parkside Building, Birmingham City University, 4 Cardigan Street, Birmingham B4 7BD

Contact:
• Co-chair Bron Eames - [email protected]
• Co-chair Jade Mansell - [email protected]

Please note that the conference is hosted in central Birmingham, a Clean Air Zone, and so those in applicable vehicles may need to pay the Clean Air Zone charge – find out more here. The capacity for this event is 200.

Contact: Jade Mansell / Bron Eames
Email: [email protected]