IABC NSW Gala: The Future is Bright for Communication Professionals

Celebrate the communication industry and its bright future at our 2024 Gala!

You're invited to join the fun and celebrate the achievements of the comms industry over drinks and canapés.

For members, this event is free; when registering, input your email address linked to your IABC membership as the promo code.

This year's Gala features a fast-paced, thought-provoking debate on the future of the comms profession. Be prepared for a spirited exchange of ideas as a variety of industry experts representing in-house, consulting, tertiary education, recruitment and a 2024 graduate go head-to-head, putting their case forward for the bright future of this dynamic profession. Which team will paint the most compelling vision of possibilities ahead? You will decide!

The evening also recognises 2024 Gold Quill winners - those who achieved the highest, global standard of excellence in our field. This year's recipients are a shining example of how communication makes a difference, and we couldn't be more excited and proud of all our winners.

Our 2024 Gala is proudly sponsored by Mahlab.

Event Details:

• When: Wednesday, 14 November 2024

• Where: The ArtHouse Hotel, The Attic Bar, 275 Pitt Street, Sydney

• Time: 5:00 pm arrival for a 5:30 pm start | Event runs from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm

FREE for IABC members and partners. Here's how.

• For IABC NSW members - simply register with the email address linked to your IABC NSW membership to reveal your free tickets

• For other IABC Chapters and PSA members – email contact@IABCNSW.com to receive your free registration code.

Non IABC Members - $55.

Our intrepid debaters:

Team 1 - The Educator, The Student & the Recruiter

• Patrick Armstrong, Westpac Comms Lead, UNSW Lecturer & IABC NSW Board Director

• Angela Seitan, 2024 UNSW graduate and early career PR professional

• Lucy Newcomb, Director, Salt and Shein

Team 2 - The Consultants & In-house experts

• Anne Wickham, Founder and Director, Boxing Clever and 2024 Gold Quill winner

• Megan Thomas, IABC NSW President and Director, Buzz Communications

• Danny John, Head of Group Public Affairs and Communications at CommBank

The debate will be moderated by Em Donnelly, Director Communications at Mahlab and a 2024 Gold Quill Winner.

Which team will win your vote for the most compelling case for the future of our industry? The decision is in your hands!

Don’t miss out. Register Now!

If members use your email address linked to your IABC membership as the promo code to unlock your free ticket.

The Attic Bar is on the top level of the Arthouse Hotel. It can be accessed via:

• Pitt Street entrance, using the lift, walk through to the back of the Artisan restaurant and up a flight of stairs

• The Galleries, 500 George Street, via the lift, which will open to stairs to the Attic Bar