The summit embraces an on demand approach to professional development with a completely online format featuring over 30 global experts from the public relations field
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Caldas Da Rainha, Portugal—The PR Training Company, a leader in professional training for professionals working in public relations, is set to convene its first ever completely online global summit. The Virtual Public Relations Summit, a five day event to be held online from Monday 25 May till Friday 29 May 2020, will feature over 30 thought leaders across the industry, giving Public Relations professionals a unique opportunity to learn from the industry’s best from home.
The PR Training Company convenes it’s global summit at a time when concerns over the health and environmental impacts of traveling to high-quality professional development opportunities is at an all-time high.
With some of the biggest names in the public relations industry slated to present at the summit and a free event access option, The Virtual Public Relations Summit delivers a professional development opportunity unlike any before in the PR sector. The summit is backed by a number of professional Public Relations & Communication associations including the International PR Association (IPRA), the European Association of Communication Directors (EACD) and the International Association for the Measurement and Evaluation of Communication (AMEC).
During the five day event, attendees will hear from industry experts on a wide range of topics and global trends in internal, external, digital, and crisis communications.
“For professionals looking for a flexible, affordable, industry-focused, professional development opportunity, The Virtual Public Relations Summit delivers valuable training that will help them advance their knowledge in the field,” said Philippe Borremans, Host & Producer of the summit.
“My hope is that through this summit, more professionals in the public relations sector can gain access to high-quality insights from across the globe, helping them do their jobs more effectively and enhancing the reputation of our industry.”
Two registration levels are available to attendees. The free pass gives registrants the opportunity to access keynotes from over 30 industry speakers for 48 hours during the event.
A VIP All Access Pass (€499/$543) gives registrants on-demand access to all of the summit’s keynotes for a full year as well as access to an online community of conference attendees. Additional benefits of the VIP pass include valuable bonus materials such as workbooks and e-books and access to exclusive discounts on PR services and products, with an estimated value of over €2000/$2176.
To learn more about the Virtual Public Relations Summit and to register for the online event, visit https://prtraining.link/summit
About The PR Training Company
The PR Training Company is a global provider of online & offline training for professionals in the public relations sector. Through its online offerings, including courses, coaching, and its virtual summit, The PR Training Company seeks to provide high-quality educational opportunities that allow professionals to learn at their own pace while enhancing their professional networks. To learn more, visit www.theprtrainingcompany.com.
CONTACT: Philippe Borremans // PHONE: +351910185684 // EMAIL: phil@riskcomms.com
Keynote Speaker List
- Nicolas Georges Trad
President of Global Growth and C-Founder of The RepTrak Company - Sarah Waddington
PR and Management Consultant at Astute - Shel Holtz
Director of Internal Communications at WEBCOR Builders - Host of the FIR Podcast - Kara Alaimo
Associate Professor of Public Relations at Hofstra University - Katie King
Author, Speaker and CEO - Nkiru Olumide-Ojo
Regional Executive Head, Marketing & Corporate Communication
Standard Bank Group - Franco Giacomozzi
National Board Delegate at Italy4Blockchain - Inge Wallage
Managing Director of the European Association of Communication Directors (EACD) - Jo Detavernier
Principal, Detavernier Strategic Communication - Amanda Coleman
Crisis Communication Consultant
(Chart.PR) FCIPR, FPRCA - Louis de Schorlemer
Managing Partner, Corporate Diplomat M&A Communications - Ana Adi
Professor of Public Relations, Quadriga University of Applied Sciences - Loth Makuza
President, Public Relations Society of Tanzania (PRST) - Adriana Vieira
CEO, InterMídia Comunicação Integrada - Andrew Bruce Smith
Director at Escherman - Svetlana Stavreva-Petrushkova
President, International Public Relations Association - Laura Bielske
Head of Communication Department at EUROVAISTINĖ - Bill Mew
Digital Ethics Specialist & CEO of The Crisis Team - Nurul Ashiqin Shamsuri
Founder of Clue to the Zoo
& Project Fearless - Dimitri Schildmeijer
Partner and Senior Trainer, WPNT Communications - Mike Klein
Principal at Changing The Terms - Rana Nejem
Founding Director YARNU
The Art of Social Intelligence - Sujit Patil
Vice President & Head - Corporate Brand & Communications at Godrej Group - What if we have more than 30 (!) speakers?
- Jesse Wynants
CEO and Founder at Prezly - Prof. Paul Gibbons
Author & Researcher - Robert Pratten
CEO & Founder, Conducttr - Richard Bagnall
CEO Europe and USA of CARMA International and Chairman of AMEC - Gaya Gamhewage
Head, Learning and Capacity Development at World Health Organization (WHO) - Richard Benson
Co-founder of Releasd.com - Philippe Borremans
Crisis & Risk Communication Consultant - Summit Host