The Public Relations Seminar
FOR OVER 70 YEARS, The Seminar has been the premier organization of the highest-ranking communications and public affairs executives at the world's most influential corporations, nonprofit organizations and public relations agencies. The Seminar is at once an organization and an event, providing top professionals with a forum, a network and an exchange for the sharing of ideas at an annual three-day meeting.
Mission and Purpose
The mission of The Seminar is to expand the capability of the most senior communications and public affairs executives by facilitating three shared values: Leadership, Insight, and Fellowship.
Stimulating provocative insights, ideas and knowledge pertaining to world events and political, social, economic and technological trends to enable communications and public affairs executives to contribute more fully to the leadership of their organizations.
MoreEnabling the exchange of ideas and experiences to better meet the communication needs of Seminarians and to help add value to their roles in their respective organizations or clients.
MoreFostering the acquaintanceship of leading communications and public affairs executives who are advancing policy and practice.
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“The Seminar is unique in the people who attend and the programing provided. There is no other forum that gives you the ability to become aware of global trends before they hit the mainstream.”
Catherine Blades, Senior Vice President; Marketing and Communications
SAIC
“I look forward to the Seminar every year – it’s a special privilege to attend with the great family of communicators from around the world.”
Brian Lott, Chief Communications Officer
Mubadala Investment Company
“Incomparable! There is no other event that consistently and expertly curates a stimulating agenda for communications leaders. In a non-stop world, this is a worthy investment of time that will inspire and cultivate curiosity.”
Rosemary Mercedes
“The Seminar is one of the best networking and learning opportunities that I have been involved in. There are great takeaways from every meeting, every session and every interaction.”
Jonathan Adashek, Chief Communications Officer
IBM
“The Seminar is like a visit to an intellectual spa. You get to hear from, and talk with, some of the most interesting and provocative thinkers and doers, in a glorious setting, and surrounded by curious and enthusiastic peers.”
Michael Schoenfeld, Vice President for Public Affairs and Government Relations
Duke University
“Each year, the event centers on future-oriented topics shaping the world around us. Having an opportunity to learn from and correspond with some of the world’s most influential business leaders and senior communicators in an intimate setting has been invaluable.”
Michael McGrew, Vice President, Chief Communications
Constellation Brands
Annual Forum
The annual gathering of leading communications and public affairs professionals from across the nation meets each year. The 2020 Annual Forum will be held in Nashville, TN, May 31-June 3.
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Participation
Participation is by invitation only. Invitations are limited to one leader per organization and extended to the most senior communications and public affairs professional in an organization.
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People
A committee of about 30 Seminarians develops the program and the list of those invited. They meet regularly throughout the year. Committee members serve three-year terms.
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