The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has announced Clive Myrie, multi award-winning journalist, newsreader, and presenter, as the headline speaker for its Annual Conference on 21 November 2024 at London’s County Hall. The Institute has also announced Juergen Maier CBE, former Chief Executive of Siemens UK and newly appointed chair of Great British Energy, will address the conference.
Myrie will bring his unique perspective on global politics and media to the line-up of speakers. With extensive experience as a foreign correspondent in Asia, Africa, Washington D.C and Europe, and as host of the BBC’s television quiz show, Mastermind, Myrie has covered major global events, interviewed world leaders throughout his distinguished career and is deeply familiar with news media. Maier will speak of his experience as an Industrialist and a strong advocate for the green re-industrialisation of the UK’s economy as well as his view of the role business should play in society and community matters.
The Institute has also announced Dr Hannah White, Director and CEO at the Institute for Government, as a key speaker. White, a regular media commentator, podcast host, and author of Held in Contempt: What’s Wrong with the House of Commons?, will bring her expertise in the public sector, how government works, and how it can work better.
Myrie and White join a host of new speakers added to the conference’s line-up, including;
- Iain Anderson FCIPR, Founding and Executive Chairman at H/Advisors Cicero
- Mark Earls, award-winning writer and consultant on human behaviour, contemporary communications and behaviour change
- Peter Heneghan, Founder of The Future Communicator and former Chief Digital Communicator for the UK Government
- Gemma Kappala-Ramsamy MCIPR, Head of Media and Public Affairs at London Council
They will be joined by the in-house PR team at apetito, the UK’s leading provider of meals to the Healthcare, Care Homes, Education and Social Care sectors and recent winner of the Public Affairs Campaign of the Year award at the 2024 CIPR Excellence Awards. More speakers will be announced in due course.
The Institute has also announced Notified, the only technology company that offers a suite of end-to-end communication solutions, as the event’s headline sponsor.
Early-bird rates are now available on ticket bookings.
Clive’s knowledge and vast experience in international journalism, foreign correspondence, and the news media landscape is guaranteed to provide attendees with invaluable insights into how this year of global elections will impact the PR profession. I’m thrilled to welcome him to our conference lineup.
We’re also grateful to have Dr Hannah White from the Institute for Governance joining us, bringing her expertise as head of one of the UK’s leading independent think tanks on how to make government more effective. This conference will provide more than just about learning and we hope to inspire and equip attendees to lead in an era of political and social change. Secure your place and pick up fresh ideas, practical strategies, and a renewed sense of purpose in your roles as professional communicators.
CIPR President Rachael Clamp Chart.PR FCIPR
