Overview

Looking to enhance the value that you bring to your organization? The answer is in your own back yard.

Network, learn, develop and grow your skills as a communicator, marketer, strategic partner and change agent at the 2008 IABC Heritage Region Conference in Hartford, Connecticut – October 12 – 14. Conference 2008 is a premiere event that offers you the opportunity to learn new and value-adding skills from national and regional communication leaders.

Take advantage of this unique occasion to attend a first-rate conference that attracts some renowned communication experts at a fraction of the cost of other conferences, and only a short distance from home. An easy drive or flight from Boston, New York, Providence, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia, this year’s IABC Heritage Region Conference will be held at the four-star Marriott located in downtown Hartford, Connecticut The hotel is conveniently situated within walking distance of the riverfront, restaurants, shopping, and museums; and less than an hour’s drive from Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun Casinos.

Whether you are a senior communicator, new to the industry or a student, you can benefit from this outstanding professional development opportunity. Attend the 2008 IABC Heritage Region Conference featuring motivational and informational speakers on a range of topics in focus areas including: employee communication, skills development, technology, strategy and counseling, and more.

Our conference room rates are $145 for singles or doubles and $165 for triples or quads.  To access the group rate, use the Marriott link to the left.

Worth Noting
Are you considering an MBA in communications? Then check this out. Our Gold Sponsor, Virginia’s Darden School of Business, offers a couple for full scholarships each year.  Applicants for the Batten Media Fellowships must come from a media-related field, such as newspaper, magazine, web, public relations, corporate communications, etc. Each scholarship has a value of over $90,000.