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PAAC ANNUAL CONFERENCE OCT 23-24, 2023

Start
October 23, 2023
1:00 PM (MDT)
End
October 24, 2023
10:00 PM (MDT)
Location
University of Calgary Downtown Campus

Registration

All-Inclusive Members – $400.00
GRIC Members – $400.00
Member – $400.00
Non-Member – $550.00
Non-Profit/Non-Member + 1 Year Individual Membership – $550.00
Reception Only - Tuesday at Fonda Fora – $50.00
Student Member – $100.00

Registration is closed

Join seasoned public affairs leaders and aspiring professionals for the PAAC Annual Conference – the PREMIER Public Affairs event of the year.

2023 PAAC Annual Conference:

Building Consensus & Connections in Public Affairs

When? October 23-24

Where? Fonda Fora & University of Calgary Downtown Campus

With increasing polarity in the political landscape coupled with rapid change and innovation in public affairs, there has never been a more important time to come together to build consensus and connection to chart a path forward for our industry. At this year’s PAAC Annual Conference, you will engage in insightful discussions, build meaningful connections, and share best practices and new ideas at the forefront of our industry.

Check out our exciting program.

Evening Reception October 24: 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Location: Fonda Fora, 630 4 Ave SW (map)

We're excited and grateful to have the support of the following generous sponsors from the community.

Research Partner

Who is Public Affairs Association of Canada?

The Public Affairs Association of Canada (PAAC) is a national, not-for-profit organization founded in 1984. Our principal objective is to help public affairs professionals succeed in their work by providing them with forums for professional development, the exchange of new ideas and networking.

PAAC’s growing membership represents a cross-section of the many disciplines involved in public affairs including policy development, government relations, lobbying, communications, opinion research and public relations. Our members come from both the private and public sectors, in areas such as industrial and financial companies, crown corporations, consulting firms, small business, ministries and municipalities, PR organizations, trade associations, educational institutions, law and accounting firms.

Why Join PAAC?

The Public Affairs Association of Canada is the leading forum for representing lobbyists’ concerns to all levels of government in Canada. We actively engage lobbyist regulators in discussion about the rules and regulations governing lobbyist registration and reporting requirements in Canada. The PAAC has presented to various government committee’s on proposed changes to lobbying law at the federal, provincial and municipal levels. In addition, the PAAC hosts conferences, conducts media interviews and submits opinion editorials all in an effort to position lobbying as a key and valuable component of the public policy process.

About Public Affairs

The public affairs field is notoriously fast changing and competitive. PAAC offers a range of professional development programs and networking opportunities to help members stay on top of industry issues and trends.

Our members come from both the private and public sectors and range from self-employed consultants to government professionals and corporate CEOs. This diversity is the cornerstone of PAAC, ensuring a wide scope of ideas, expertise and opportunities that benefit members and their businesses. We urge you to explore our website at www.publicaffairs.ca and find out more about what PAAC can do for you.