QuickStart Reimagined – 5 Reasons to Attend
By Jennifer Kramer, APR
Attending the 2023 ECD QuickStart Leadership Conference, “Amplifying Voices, Driving Impact,” is an electrifying opportunity that promises to turbocharge your career in PR and communications. Register now for the first IN-PERSON conference since 2019, set for Sept. 15 – 16 in Columbus.
Previously only open to PRSA officers, this training session has transitioned to a leadership development conference where all PRSA, PRSSA, and non-members are welcome to attend to grow professionally and personally. (We especially encourage as many PRSA and PRSSA board officers, committee chairs and committee members to attend as possible!)
So, get ready to ignite your skills, expand your horizons, and catapult your success to new heights!
Here are five reasons why you absolutely can’t miss out on this electric experience:
1. Supercharge Your Skills: Immerse yourself in high-octane seminars led by PR maestros from across the district and country. You’ll emerge with communication wizardry, media mastery, and strategic superpowers that’ll make you an unstoppable PR force.
2. Rev Up with the Latest Trends: Think of this conference as your “mission control” for the latest industry trends. With sessions covering everything from content creation to AI technology to building resilient brands, you’ll come home with fresh strategies that’ll leave your competition in the dust.
3. Rub Elbows with PR Superstars: Network with PR trailblazers, thought leaders, and rising stars across the industry and the East Central District. Not only will there be networking all day Saturday in the power-packed sessions, but we’re offering a Happy Hour Networking event Friday, 6-8 p.m.
4. Share Best Practices: Surround yourself with people from across the district and learn what issues and challenges they face. Dive headfirst into stimulating conversations on topics most pressing to you and your fellow ECD chapter colleagues.
5. Rocket Your Career to the Next Level: By attending this adrenaline-fueled conference, you’re investing in perpetual learning and self-improvement. You’ll emerge with an arsenal of skills, setting you on a trajectory for future PRSA leadership roles and new career horizons.
Need a sixth reason to attend? This conference is a great value! We have kept the conference registration extremely low ($20 for PRSSA students/$30 for members/$50 for future members) to reduce financial barriers. You would be hard-pressed to find a more dynamic and action-packed conference at such an approachable cost.
The 2023 ECD QuickStart Leadership Conference, “Amplifying Voices, Driving Impact! isn’t just about learning—it’s about experiencing a spark that ignites your passion for PR and PRSA. From inspiring keynotes that’ll leave you motivated, to case studies that fuel new ideas, this is your chance to soak in the energy of PR innovation. Unleash your imagination, ignite your curiosity, and let your inspiration soar to stratospheric heights! ??
EVENT OVERVIEW & PRESENTATION INVITATION FOR CHAPTERS:
Dates: September 15 & 16, 2023, in Columbus, OH
Details: Annual Happy Hour Networking and QuickStart Leadership Conference
Happy Hour & Networking
DATE: Friday, Sept. 15, 2023
TIME: 6 to 8 p.m.
LOCATION: Fado Irish Pub (4022 Townsfair Way, Columbus)
QuickStart Leadership Conference
DATE: Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023
TIME: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
LOCATION: Courtyard Columbus Easton, Cardinal Room (3900 Morse Crossing, Columbus)
DEADLINE: Friday, Sept. 8. Register here.
Questions? Contact PRSA ECD Chair-Elect Jennifer Kramer, APR, at [email protected] or (330) 714-8302.
Jennifer Kramer, APR, is Chair-Elect of the PRSA East Central District. Hailing from the Akron Area Chapter, she is chair of the QuickStart Committee and also serves on the PRSA District Council and PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards. By day, she is the senior public relations manager at the Association for Materials Protection and Performance. She has been a member of PRSA since 2000.