In addition to its other services, the Public Affairs Council offers members a variety of free in-person and virtual events.

• Membership Orientations
  For more information, contact Brittany Smith.

  
  Upcoming Orientations: Click here to register for one of the orientations below:

  July 24, 2013 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | via teleconference

  September 23, 2013 | 11:30a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Public Affairs Council, Washington

  October 23, 2013 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | via teleconference

• International Network (IN)
  Events for IN members only. To join this free, members-only network for international public affairs professionals, contact Jason Jarrell.
  
  Upcoming IN Events:
  Webinar: Public Affairs in the Middle East
  June 26, 2013  |  2-3 pm  |  Register

  
  Past events include:
  International Network Breakfast: European Union at the Crossroads
  December 6, 2012  |  8:30 – 11:00 am  |  Public Affairs Council, Washington

  Public Affairs in Geneva: Engaging with International Organizations
  July 25, 2012  |  8:30 am - noon  |  Public Affairs Council, Washington
  
  Webinar: Public Affairs in Africa
  June 21, 2012  |  Webinar Recording
  
  International Network Reception  – The Future of the European Union
  May 10, 2012  6 – 8:30 pm  |  Royal Danish Embassy, Washington

• Political Involvement Network (PIN)
  Events for PIN members only. Email pin@pac.org to join this free, members-only network for political involvement professionals.
  
  Upcoming PIN Events: 
  Cinco de Mayo Happy Hour  |  RSVP to Lauren Tyler and join us on Facebook.
  May 2, 2013  |  5 – 7 pm ET  |  Rosebar at Current Lounge, Washington

   

  Past events include:
  Holiday Happy Hour
  November 27, 2012  |  5 – 7 pm ET  |  Sidecar at PJ Clarke’s, Washington

  Taking the PULSE of the American Electorate: How Public Opinion Affects Public Affairs Strategy
  December 10, 2012  |  2 – 3 p.m. ET  |  Public Affairs Council, Washington or via webinar

  2012 Credential Swap Happy Hour
  August 21, 2012  |  5:30 – 7:30 pm  |  Sidecar at PJ Clarke’s, Washington

• Association Micro-Network
  Events for Association Micro-Network members only. Email association@pac.org to join this free, members-only network for professionals who are employed by trade, business or professional associations.
  
  Upcoming Events: Coming soon

   

• Small D.C. Office Micro-Network
  Events for Small D.C. Office Micro-Network members only. Email pevans@pac.org to join this free, members-only network for professionals that work for a small D.C. office.
  
  Upcoming Events: Coming soon

   

• Networking Happy Hours
  For more information, contact Lauren Tyler.

Free Podcasts

• Managing Different Generations in the Workplace
• Résumé Writing
• Public Affairs in Africa
• What Does It Take to Be a Leader?
• Social Media for Career Development
• Jobs Teleconference
• Using Social Media for Job Searches
• Best Practices in Issues Communications
• Entering a New Local Political Environment
• Four New Ideas for Your State Government Relations Program
• SGR in an Election Season
• Global Post-Election Analysis

Past Free Events

• Political Involvement Network launch event. For PIN members.
• Washington, DC Executive Breakfast: Proving the Value of Public Affairs
• Association Breakfast: Examining Federal Government Relations
• Association Breakfast: Amplify Your Voice When Your Issues are at Stake
• Georgia’s New Political Landscape and Today’s Top Business Issues
• Palo Alto, CA Public Affairs Networking Reception
• San Francisco, CA Public Affairs Networking Reception
• Boston Area Public Affairs Networking Breakfast
• Trenton Area Public Affairs Networking Reception

To learn about other benefits of membership click here.