Fuel Your Career with IABC – Join or Renew today!
When you join IABC Calgary, you gain more than a membership – you become part of one of the largest and most active IABC chapters worldwide. Membership gives you access to global insights, local connections and a trusted community of communicators who understand your challenges and champion your success.
As part of IABC’s Canada West Region – and one of 60 chapters worldwide – IABC/Calgary offers rich opportunities to learn, lead and grow through conferences, webinars and leadership experiences that elevate your career and your impact.
Membership Types
IABC annual membership runs for a full calendar year (January to December), with membership options that allow you to take advantage of resources in line with your career goals.
IABC Professional Membership: CAD $294 + $60 Chapter & Region dues
This membership tier grants you full access to the following IABC resources:
- IABC member-only online Community and Shared Interest Groups (SIGs)
- IABC Catalyst newsletter, Career Centre and member-only webinars, tools and templates.
- Leadership development opportunities and network support
- Discounts for the annual IABC World Conference, Gold Quill Awards, professional education and the Global Communication Certification Council professional certification
Learn more about IABC Professional Membership
IABC Lite Membership: CAN $140 + $20 Chapter & Region dues)
IABC Lite is a brand-new, cost-effective option that grants you access to the basic benefits of membership. You will have access to:
- IABC member-only online Community and Shared Interest Groups (SIGs)
- IABC Catalyst newsletter
- Discount for the IABC World Conference
Learn more about IABC Lite Membership
IABC Plus Membership: CAD $441 + $60 Chapter & Region dues
This membership type comes with exclusive benefits:
- Full access to IABC On Demand education hub
- Waived GCCC Certification Application fee and free GCCC Recertification
- IABC member-only online Community and Shared Interest Groups (SIGs)
- IABC Catalyst newsletter, Career Centre and member-only webinars, tools and templates
- Leadership development opportunities and network support
- Discounts for the annual IABC World Conference, Gold Quill Awards, professional education and the Global Communication Certification Council professional certification
Learn more about IABC Plus Membership
Student Membership: CAD $42 (No Chapter & Region dues)
If you are a student looking to connect with the global communications community and advance your career, this membership option is for you! You will get access to:
- IABC member-only online Community and Shared Interest Groups (SIGs)
- IABC Catalyst newsletter, Career Centre and member-only webinars, tools and templates.
- Leadership development opportunities and network support
- Discounts for the annual IABC World Conference, Gold Quill Awards, professional education and the Global Communication Certification Council professional certification
Learn more about IABC Student Membership
Retired Membership: CAD $110 (No Chapter & Region dues)
This membership type is for individuals who are retired from employment as communications professionals, are at least 55 years of age and have been professional IABC members for at least five years. You will get access to:
- IABC member-only online Community and Shared Interest Groups (SIGs)
- IABC Catalyst newsletter, Career Centre and member-only webinars, tools and templates.
- Leadership development opportunities and network support
- Discounts for the annual IABC World Conference, Gold Quill Awards, professional education and the Global Communication Certification Council professional certification
Learn more about IABC Retired Membership
Group discounts
You will receive a 15% discount on membership if you are a business planning to purchase membership for five or more employees. Contact member relations to learn more and set up your discounted membership.
Corporate membership
Empower your communications team with IABC’s corporate membership – a comprehensive package for organizations looking to invest in their team’s professional development, business connections, credentials and recognition, and keep them ahead of industry trends. Learn more about Corporate Membership and contact member relations for more information.
For membership enquiries, please send us an email.
