This time of year is dubbed “conference season” at CNW, with next week’s mesh conference in Toronto kick-starting all the fun. Save the date for CNW’s social events at the CIRI, CPRS and IABC conferences and be sure to drop by our trade show booths for your chance to win exciting prizes. Hope to see you there!
Before you pack your bags for a conference this year, be sure to read these Eight Tips for a Great Conference Experience on the meshBlog.
mesh11 – Canada’s Web Conference | Toronto, ON May 25 & 26, 2011
Canada’s leading online conference, mesh explores how the Internet is changing how we live, work and play. mesh is divided into four streams – media, society, business and marketing – to provide an overall of the key trends, issues, companies and tools. mesh is designed to be interactive and engaging with attendees being as much of the programming as speakers.
2011 MARCOM Annual Forum | Ottawa, ON June 1 & 2, 2011
MARCOM takes a look at the trends and topics that matter most to public sector and not-for-profit marketers and communicators. It’s a chance to enhance your strategic approach, mingle with like-minded people and pick up practical tools and tips you can put to use now.
CIRI National Conference | Lake Louise, AB June 5 to 7, 2011
The 2011 CIRI Annual Conference Committee has created a program designed to provide the tools for IROs to face today’s industry challenges. Senior business leaders, subject matter experts and experienced IROs will share their thoughts and experiences in an interactive format designed to foster spirited dialogue. Participants will leave the conference with new ideas and concrete examples to implement back at the office.
Don’t miss the results of the Social Media Reality Check 2.0 survey, presented by Carolyn McGill, CNW president and Dimitra Maniatis of Leger Marketing, on Sunday, June 5. And join CNW for our Client Appreciation Dinner on Sunday evening.
CPRS National Conference | Saint John, NB June 5 to 7, 2011
The theme of this year’s CPRS conference is “The Power of PR.” Keynote speakers include Mitch Joel, Sean Wise, Jeff Ansell and Dave Carrol, the internationally acclaimed internet sensation behind the song “United Breaks Guitars.”
Join us on Sunday, June 5 for the CNW Happy Hour. Drop by our booth on Sunday afternoon and pick up your Happy Hour pass. And be sure to catch the results of the Social Media Reality Check 2.0 survey on Tuesday, June 7, presented by CNW’s Laurie Smith and Leger Marketing’s Dave Scholz.
IABC World Conference | San Diego, CA June 12 to 15, 2011
Join more than 1,400 business communication professionals from 40 countries to learn about the latest trends, issues and best practices in communication. You’ll have access to more than 70 conference sessions organized into seven tracks and presented by a global faculty of communication experts.
Save the Date! Join us at the Altitude Sky Lounge following the Welcome Reception on Sunday, June 12 to show sunny San Diego how to party like a Canadian, eh! It’s the party you’ve been waiting all year for, and it’s open ONLY to Canadians so don’t forget your passport. 
RTNDA National Conference 2011 | Halifax, NS June 23 to 25, 2011
Join RTNDA for their National Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia and celebrate over 100 years of experimental and commercial electronic journalism. Find out where they’ve come from and the accomplishments as a medium along the way – those things will truly shape the future of journalism!