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2010 IABC Africa Conference feedback

Written by Tertia Dafel | 15 October 2010

The 2010 IABC Africa conference was held at the Vineyard in Cape Town from 13 to 15 October 2010. The theme for the conference was integrated reporting, focusing on the triple-bottom line: people, profit and planet. As part of the IABC's social awareness programme, it partnered with CANSA to raise awareness of the wellness elements of life; with CPUT, who assisted with students to film, blog, Tweet and write for the conference; and with Miss Earth South Africa, who spoke to delegates about what their companies could do to assist with the environment.

To read the stories and summaries written by the students of the speakers, please click here.

2010 IABC Africa Conference - next week

Written by Tertia Dafel | 14 September 2010

The IABC Africa annual conference for business communicators opens on 14 October, 2010. It is a highlight of the communications calendar for all professionals who wish to share a two days exploring the latest trends in communication.

This year is no different, and IABC Africa has arranged a superb line-up on top local and international speakers.

To download the programme, please click here . NOTE: The IABC Africa Conference Team will do its utmost to ensure that the programme content remains unchanged. However, changes may occur due to unforeseen circumstances.

Should you be interested in attending, please email Tertia Dafel, the IABC Africa Secretariat on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call her on 082 377 5554.

Conference partners include:

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Bizcommunity is the official online media partner to the IABC Africa 2010 conference.

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Registration Opens for IABC Africa 2010 conference

Written by Tertia Dafel | 28 July 2010

The Africa chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) will host its 2010 conference, taking place on 14 and 15 October in Cape Town at The Vineyard. The theme for this year is Triple Bottom Line. According to IABC Africa Regional Chair, Dr. Amanda Hamilton-Attwell, ABC, “the theme for 2010 will be dedicated to empowering organisations to communicate successfully with all their stakeholders about the elements in the Triple Bottom Line – People, Planet and Profit”.

The 17th annual communications conference will bring together leaders in the field of stakeholder engagement for a comprehensive overview of this rapidly expanding discipline. The conference will cover topics relevant to the pursuit of effective triple bottom line reporting, drawing from fields such as stakeholder engagement, internal communications, media relations, corporate social responsibility and much more.

IABC Africa Leadership Institute inspires action

Written by Tertia Dafel | 16 February 2010

Frank Sinatra said he did it “My way” the IABC Africa Region was not so egocentric. We said we do it “Our way”. The theme for the first full day Leadership Institute (LI) meeting stressed that despite the fact that it is an international organisation, the region and the chapters need to do things in different ways to meet the needs of their members.

IABC Africa leaders met at the Leadership Institute (LI) on 14 March 2009 at Ga Rouge Restaurant and Conference Centre, near Midrand. The South Africa leaders were happy to welcome Saada Mufuruki and Abdallah Singano, both from Tanzania, to the session. The theme of this year’s LI was IABC Our Way - taking guidance from International and tweaking it to suit your Chapter’s needs and circumstances. In addition a core focus was ensuring role clarity and teamwork within the chapters and as a region.

Call for Papers

Written by Tertia Dafel | 16 February 2010

IABC Conference, 8 & 9 October 2009, Kievitskroon, Pretoria

IABC Africa Region has been holding an annual communication conference for the past 15 years. The programme always comprises local and international communication experts who present on relevant topics to delegates ranging from senior corporate communicators and consultants to freelancers and university students.

This year the theme is RIGHT MESSAGE. RIGHT AUDIENCE. RIGHT MEDIUM. and referes to effectively engaging stakeholders whether they are employees, customers, government or shareholders.

We are looking for speakers who will be able to share best practice, case studies, local and international trends and their experience with the delegates who expect practical information that they can apply when they get back to the office. In other words, they want to know about what works, how it works and why it works. And it must be relevant, now.

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