PRSA Educators Academy International Conference

Educators Academy 2023 Summit

Join us in Nashville!

This fall, the 2023 Educators Academy Senior Summit and ICON 2023 will be co-located at Nashville’s Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.

Learn about what’s “hot” in public relations learning and in the field from both academics and professionals featuring:

trailblazing panelists who provide valuable insights into topics facing both the academy and the profession such as: DEI, work-life balance, social media strategies, working with AI, developing public relations leadership skills, and others
cutting-edge teaching strategies and course lessons with current industry practices built into them
up-to-date, innovative research from leading scholars in the field
networking opportunities with future educators, current educators, and industry leaders

See you in Nashville, Oct. 14, 2023!

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Schedule at a Glance

Educators Academy

Friday, Oct. 13
2–7 p.m.	ICON Registration
Saturday, Oct. 14
7 a.m.–7 p.m.	ICON Registration
8 a.m.–4 p.m.	Educators Academy Summit Breakout 1
8 a.m.–4 p.m.	Educators Academy Summit Breakout 2
5–8 p.m.	Educators Academy Summit Poster Session & Awards Ceremony
Sunday, Oct. 15
7 a.m.–7 p.m.	ICON Registration
8 a.m.–9 p.m.	ICON Products & Exhibit Hall [Products & Exhibit Hall Closed 5–7 p.m.] *
8 a.m.–12 p.m.	ICON Pre-Conference Half Day Seminars*
1–2:45 p.m.	ICON Opening General Session *
3:15–4:15 p.m.	ICON Professional Development Workshops Set 1 *
4:15–5 p.m.	ICON Open Networking and Refreshments in the Products & Exhibit Hall *
5–6 p.m.	ICON Professional Development Workshops Set 2 *
7–9 p.m.	ICON Opening Reception *
Monday, Oct. 16
8 a.m.–5 p.m.	ICON Registration
8 a.m.–3 p.m.	ICON Products & Exhibit Hall *
8–9 a.m.	ICON Open Networking and Refreshments in the Products & Exhibit Hall *
9–10 a.m.	ICON Professional Development Workshops Set 3 *
10–10:45 a.m.	ICON Open Networking and Coffee with the Exhibitors *
10:45–11:45 a.m.	ICON Professional Development Workshops Set 4 *
12–1 p.m.	ICON Open Networking Lunch *
1–2:30 p.m.	ICON General Session *
2:30–3 p.m.	ICON Open Networking and Refreshments with the Exhibitors *
3–4 p.m.	ICON Professional Development Workshops Set 5 *
4:15–5:15 p.m.	ICON Professional Development Workshops Set 6 *
5:15–7:15 p.m.	ICON Diversity & Inclusion Reception *
Tuesday, Oct. 17
7:30 a.m.–11 a.m.	ICON Registration
7:30 a.m.–11 a.m.	ICON Products & Exhibit Hall *
7:30–8:30 a.m.	ICON Open Networking and Coffee with the Exhibitors *
8:30–9:30 a.m.	ICON Professional Development Workshops Set 7 *
9:45–10:45 a.m.	ICON Professional Development Workshops Set 8 *
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.	ICON Closing General Session *

* Open to all. Additional registration fees apply.
Schedule is subject to change without notice. Check back frequently for the most up-to-date schedule.

Rates & Hotel

Summit Rates

	Regular Rate	Saver Rate Until Sept. 8
Educators Academy Summit Only
Educators Academy Section Member	$295	$195
PRSA Member	$495†	$395†
Nonmember	$595	$495

ICON + Educators Academy Summit Bundle
Educators Academy Section Member	$1,590	$1,290
PRSA Member	$1,790†	$1,490†
Nonmember	$2,190‡	$1,890‡

† The PRSA member rate for the Educators Academy Summit includes free Educators Academy Section membership for one year.

‡ For attendees who meet eligibility criteria, the nonmember rate for ICON + Educators Academy Summit Bundle includes full paid National membership, including the Educators Academy Section, for one year. PRSA will send you an application after the Conference in October 2023.

See you in Nashville, Oct. 14, 2023!

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Hotel Info

Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center, the flagship of Gaylord Hotels®, is in Nashville, Tennessee — just 10 minutes from Nashville International Airport. The resort is easily accessible to Music City’s legendary attractions, including the Grand Ole Opry® , Ryman Auditorium® , Wildhorse Saloon® and the General Jackson® Showboat.

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