Connecting communications professionals across Europe, The Middle East and North Africa
IABC EMENA seeks to connect communication professionals in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa with a global community.
IABC Global and IABC EMENA events to save dates for
Like many, I was deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of IABC member and friend, Rob Briggs, on Thursday 26 March.
From the moment I joined IABC in 2019, Rob became a friend and someone I could turn to whenever I needed support or constructive challenge. I will miss our chats, our catch ups over drinks in the pub, and his genuine care. He leaves a void that cannot be filled. My thoughts go out to his family, friends, and colleagues.
As a community, we carry Rob’s generosity and commitment with us – and it’s in that spirit that I share the rest of this month’s updates.
If you’ve been thinking about volunteering for IABC EMENA, applications are currently open for the 2026/27 IABC EMENA board year. Find out more and apply.
April will see over 100 communication professionals gather in Brussels for the second Communication Leadership Summit, in partnership with Strategic. I’m always looking for an excuse to return to the and hope to see some of you there. You can find out more and secure your ticket below.
If you’re considering coming to IABC World Conference in Toronto in June, you can secure a lower rate if you book by 15 April. If you’re already booked, I can’t wait to welcome you. Don’t forget to hold your diaries for the Monday evening, when I’ll be hosting the Region Reception with incoming Chair Kathryn Kneller, IABC APAC and IABC Africa. Find out more about the conference and secure your spot.
As always, thank you for being part of our IABC EMENA community.
Simon Cavendish, SCMP®
Chair, IABC EMENA
The Communication Leadership Summit returns to Brussels on April 17, bringing together global communication leaders for a day of networking and collaboration.
Business communicators gathered in Warsaw for engaging conversations on how our profession continues to evolve – watch the wrap-up.
An evening of storytelling in the British capital where five speakers told five personal stories for five minutes.
How to lead with your personal story By Chared Verschuur, former IABC EMENA Board Director When we talk about change, we often talk about speed. Agility. Efficiency. Momentum. But what
How to lead with your personal story By Chared Verschuur, IABC EMENA Board Director In our latest podcast episode, Chared Verschuur speaks with Lucy Eckley, founder of The Leading Story, about the
Cultivating change: Why internal communities are the quiet revolution we need By Chared Verschuur, IABC EMENA Board Director When I sat down with Tony Stewart for our latest IABC EMENA
The role of communication in regenerative leadership By Chared Verschuur, IABC EMENA Board Director The world of work is changing, and so is the role of communication professionals. In my
