Professional development and networking events are offered catering to every stage of your career – from students to practitioners of all experience levels to senior independent consultants. Recent events have included thought-provoking international speakers, informative national webinars, practical hands-on workshops and career-building networking events.
Events
CPRS Calgary presents a variety of events throughout the program year from September to June to teach, inform, inspire and connect.
Fall Kick-off Event with Arlene Dickinson
With Believe Co. Location: 2540 Kensington Road NW Calgary, AB T2N 3S3 October 4, 2023 5:30-7:30 PM Join us for our fall kick-off event, sponsored and hosted by Believeco. We’re honoured to have Arlene Dickinson, the Southern Alberta Business Hall of Fame inductee and Executive Chair of BelieveCoPartners, present opening remarks. This annual kick-off event…
Politics & PR: Media, Messages & What They Mean for the 2023 Alberta Election
This third installment of CPRS Calgary’s Politics & PR sessions will be a webinar featuring four Mount Royal University professors – who also happen to be four of the best-known political observers, commentators, and researchers on Alberta politics and political communications. Join us Wednesday, May 17th, at 5:30pm, as Lori Williams hosts Brad Clark, Brooks…
Podcasting 101: How & Why to Launch a Podcast
Join CPRS Calgary for a webinar about how & why to start a podcast, hosted by senior communications professional Doug Downs. (This webinar took place live on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Access to the recorded session can be purchased through the link at the bottom of this page. ) Note: this event counts for .5…
March Membership Mixer
Mmm, there’s nothing like spending quality time with your PR colleagues! Join us for our March Membership Mixer on Wednesday, March 29th at Trolley 5 Restaurant and Brewery on 17th Avenue SW. There’s no cost to register or attend – order from the Trolley 5 food & beverage menu at your own cost. March is…
How WestJet Bounced Back from the Pandemic: A Three Act Story
How WestJet Bounced Back from the Pandemic: A Three Act Story Richard Bartrem, former Vice President of Marketing Communications at WestJet shares how the airline navigated through the pandemic. In this online session, Richard will share how WestJet navigated through the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic from a marketing and communications perspective, and how the airline has…
Stampede Breakfast: hosted by PAAC Alberta, GRIC and CPRS Calgary
Grab your cowboy boots and join us at Last Best for breakfast and networking with Public Affairs professionals from across Alberta and Canada. This event is kindly made possible by our host sponsor Montem Resources. This breakfast is a drop in event and is free for members and $10/non-members. Spread the word and see you…
Summer Social with AGM, June 23
Where: cSPACE King Edward, RGO Treehouse, 1721 29th Ave SW When: Thursday, June 23, 6pm Cost: Members: Appies, no drink tickets: $30; Appies, 1 drink: $37.50; Appies, 2 drinks: $45; Student members: Students, no drinks: $15, Students, 1 drink: $22.50; Students, 2 drinks:$30 CPRS Calgary’s AGM marks the end of the current program year and…
Beyond Land Acknowledgements: Creating Meaningful, Inclusive Communications, May 10
When: Tuesday May 10, 2022, 11:45 am – 1:15 pm Where: Online via Zoom Cost: CPRS members $20, CPRS student members $10, non-members $30 Register: https://bit.ly/397L0xd As communicators, we have influence, privilege, and access to large audiences. We also have a responsibility to be consciously inclusive of all cultures and nationalities. CPRS Edmonton and…
What’s helpful from social media research? Apr 20
When: Wednesday April 20, 2022, 11:30 am– 12:30 pm Where: Online via Zoom Cost: CPRS Calgary Members: $10, CPRS Students: $5, Non-Members: $25 Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/whats-helpful-in-social-media-research-tickets-290948935097 Description: Dr. Ran Ju will present findings on social media from ten years of recent research. The findings provide a macro-level understanding of social media from a public relations perspective…