IABC - the International Association of Business Communicators - is the global organisation for people working in business communications. It offers members a global forum to develop professional skills, share knowledge of and develop best practice in communications and to discuss important issues affecting the profession.

IABC’s membership in the UK covers the full spectrum of business communications: internal, marketing, media and public relations, public affairs and strategic communications. Most of our members occupy senior positions, many in global companies and organisations.

IABC is a truly global organisation with members all over the world. The UK Chapter - covering the UK and Ireland - is part of the association’s European region.

Mission

The mission of IABC is to:

• Provide lifelong learning opportunities that give IABC members the tools and information they need to be the best in their chosen disciplines.
• Share amongst our membership best global communication practices, ideas and experiences that will enable us to develop highly ethical and effective performance standards for our profession.
• Shape the future of the profession through ground-breaking research.
• Lead the way in the use of advanced information technology in the profession.
• Unite the communication profession worldwide in one diverse, multifaceted organisation under the banner of the International Association of Business Communicators.

Aims

The global aims of the IABC include helping members:

• Make business sense of communication.
• Think strategically about communication.
• Measure and clarify the value of communication.
• Build better relationships with stakeholders.