September 18, 2019
10 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. ET
Washington, DC or Virtual
Learn or perfect the key steps in creating an international public affairs plan that moves your audience to action, including defining a global advocacy goal, building a strategic plan and implementing that plan with local impact in non-U.S. markets.
Featured Topic & Speakers
This program will include two sessions:
- Session 1: Strategic planning for global public affairs: A step-by-step breakdown of the strategic planning process, including integrating core business priorities with your function’s goals, defining your action items and developing effective advocacy tactics that will help to demonstrate the value of your work.
- Session 2: A global public affairs campaign case study: From initial strategy to assessment of tactics, a seasoned public affairs practitioner will walk through a case study of an effective international public affairs campaign, including practical lessons you can apply to your work.
Juan Flores
Vice President, Global Public Affairs
AT&T
Suzanne Foti
Vice President, Government and Public Affairs
Solvay
This program is eligible for 2 core credits toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
As a CAE Approved Provider educational program related to the CAE exam content outline, this program may be applied for 2 credits toward your CAE application or renewal professional development requirements.
Agenda
10:00a.m. Strategic Planning for Global Public Affairs
Strategic planning is an overarching pillar of global public affairs. This session will cover the fundamentals of creating, implementing and managing that plan, and answer how to:
- Integrate core business priorities with your function’s goals
- Develop a business mindset so that senior management understands how public affairs helps mitigate risk and open new business opportunities
- Develop and implement strategies that ensure effective cross-border coordination and issue management
- Engage senior leadership and achieve key executive buy-in for your efforts
- Define objectives, risks and opportunities, key stakeholders, and both planned and reactive strategy elements
Suzanne Foti
Vice President, Government and Public Affairs
Solvay
11:00a.m. Networking Break
11:15a.m. Global Advocacy: Case Studies for Success
From initial strategy to assessment of tactics, our presenter will walk through several case studies of effective international public affairs campaign, including practical lessons you can apply to your work. This session will feature an interactive discussion with participants that will focus on the challenges of global advocacy, and best practices for overcoming them.
Juan Flores
Vice President, Global Public Affairs
AT&T
12:15p.m. Adjourn
Event Location
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2121 K Street, NW
Suite 900
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202.787.5950
*Participants joining the program virtually will receive an email one week beforehand with instructions for logging on to our web-based platform. On the platform, they will be able to listen and participate through any computer or internet-enabled device, see a video of the speakers, and ask questions and participate in the discussion via a chat box.[/vc_toggle]
Register
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- Non-Members: $399
Additional discounts may apply to this meeting. These discounts may include:
For multiple registrants: A discount will apply to the standard member/non-member rate for organizations that register two or more participants for the same meeting. The first registrant will pay full price, the second participant will receive a 10% discount and each additional registrant will receive a 15% discount. To register multiple participants, you may either register online or download the print and fax registration form.
Member discounts: Discounts for members are applied to all Public Affairs Council meetings.
Non-members: Join the Council today, and save by registering at the member rate and using the $200 new-member coupon you will receive. Contact our membership team for information about joining the Council.
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