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DePaul Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is hosting the 2022 PRSSA National Midwest District Conference! The theme of this fully online event is PRogress Report; we will be checking in with PR agencies and brands to hear how they have adapted, grown, and gained wisdom since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, and most importantly, how they are moving forward in 2022. PRogress Report will help students develop leadership skills, network and be their best in ever-changing times.

The conference will include:

• Breakout sessions with PR agency professionals from Zeno, Golin, Edelman, Walker Sands, Weber Shandwick, Public Communications, Inc., Mekky Media, Porter Novelli and Finn Partners;
• Keynote session on leadership and future-proofing your career with David Albritton, CEO of Nineteen 88 Strategies, LLC, and 2021 Plank Center Milestones in Mentoring honoree;
• PRSSA Leadership Summit for chapter leaders hosted by PRSSA National
• A Young Professional panel discussing their job hunt and early career experiences with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion in the PR industry today. Moderated by award-winning communications leader with expertise in multicultural marketing and DEI, Christina Steed;
• Personal Branding workshop with Eyes Forward founder and coach Nina Abnee (former Chief Client Officer at Leo Burnett, current professional in residence in DePaul Public Relations and Advertising program);
• Small group chat opportunities with speakers after each breakout panel;
• Peer-to-peer lunch meet-ups: an opportunity to meet new friends with similar interests and build your network.
• Closing Happy Hour: time to unwind, reconnect and have some fun with new and old PR pals.

The conference will take place Thursday evening, February 24 and all day Friday, February 25, 2022. All sessions will take place on Zoom. Sign-up early to get first choice on workshops and agency breakouts (sign up form will be emailed to you).

DePaul PRSSA Chapter dues-paying members only: your conference fee is included in your membership, please use this link to register: https://forms.gle/knPEtEYd7kST9y5Y7

Refund policy: there are no refunds, however transfer of ticket to someone else is acceptable; submit request to conference coordinator.

Email requests and questions to makingprogresswithdepaul@gmail.com