10 Reasons to Join

  1. IABC is a membership organisation that gives you access to 12,500 fellow communicators in 45 countries. IABC thinks globally - we are the only organisation that covers all the communication disciplines around the world.
  2. IABC offers a varied professional development programme - supporting business communicators throughout their careers.
  3. IABC means sharing experiences - an opportunity to share tips, tactics and techniques with other members through a range of networking events.
  4. IABC means learning opportunities - a chance to hear from leading practitioners on key issues in the communication profession.
  5. ABC – a problem shared is a problem solved. Place that difficult issue you’re having trouble finding a solution to on the international forum’s message board and benefit from the suggestions and expertise of your fellow member colleagues right across the world.
  6. IABC means professional recognition - our ABC accreditation programme enables you to demonstrate your expertise to others within and outside the profession. Meanwhile the Gold Quill Award programme recognises the value members have delivered to their organisation or clients through specific projects.
  7. IABC gives you the tools to do your job – the international web site, www.iabc.com, offers a range of tools and support material to help you through any communication problem.
  8. IABC offers networking opportunities - through professional development workshops, member events and conferences. You can make links with fellow communicators all over the world. Advance your career by talking to other members at our UK events and hear about who’s expanding and seeking more communicators. A good way of keeping both ears to the ground!
  9. IABC members tend to be senior, experienced, professionals from a broad range of communications disciplines. When you network you’ll be doing so with some of the very best communicators in the business
  10. IABC activists – put something back. Help organise our UK events, activities and business. Mix with a stimulating group of board members who have a range of different experiences across the communications spectrum. IABC appreciates your efforts - if you do help the Chapter, we appreciate it and tell you so.