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2024 Ignite Conference


  • Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel 835 Great Northern Blvd. Helena, MT United States (map)

The 2024 Ignite Conference is brought to you by the Montana Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).

PRSA is the world's largest professional organization for communications and PR professionals.

The Public Relations Society of America Montana Chapter is thrilled to invite communications, PR and marketing professionals to the highly anticipated 2024 Ignite Conference, September 16-17, in beautiful downtown Helena, MT, at the Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel.

An evening welcome reception will be held on Sunday, September 15, to set the stage for the two-day rock and roll themed conference.

Conference attendees will be among the northwest's top communications, marketing and PR professionals. This year, we invite junior and senior college students to join the conversation as national guest speakers present on leadership, the future of Marcom, DEIA, crisis communications, influencer marketing and more. Attendees will network with and learn from field experts who will equip them with the tools to easily navigate their ever-evolving roles. 

PRSA Montana's annual conference is a prime opportunity for communications, PR, and marketing professionals to network, learn and ignite their passion while being coached by some of the best in the business. 

REGISTER

Register for the 2024 Ignite Conference.

AGENDA

Step backstage with titans of industry! This year, Edelman’s creator strategists, WE Communications’ media gurus, Amazon’s leadership legends, Microsoft’s AI aficionados and the FBI's crisis experts will lead you through two days of captivating sessions that will leave you inspired and your expertise elevated.

Click here to see the 2024 Ignite Conference agenda.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Book your hotel room now to secure the discounted group rate at the Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel in charming downtown Helena, MT. Room block ends 8/16 and availability cannot be guaranteed after that date.

IGNITE 2024 SPONSORSHIPS

Is your organization interested in sponsoring the 2024 Ignite Conference? Please email connect@prsamontana.com for our 2024 Sponsor Packet.


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS


WELCOME RECEPTION

Sunday, september 15

6:00 p.M. - 7:30 P.M. - WELCOME RECEPTION

The conference will kick off on Sunday, September 15, with a Welcome Reception sponsored by Blackfoot Communications.

Attendees, presenters and sponsors are invited to join us at Gulch Distillers. Enjoy a complimentary cocktail (or two!) and appetizers while networking with presenters, attendees and the PRSA Montana Board.

Thank you to our Welcome Reception Sponsor, Blackfoot Communications!

Blackfoot Communications connects businesses, homes and communities. Using the latest technology in voice, broadband, network and managed services, they keep people reliably connected. They serve homes in Western Montana and Eastern Idaho, as well as businesses of all sizes throughout the Pacific Northwest. They also connect with our communities by giving back to local organizations, causes and schools in ways that truly matter.

IGNITE CONFERENCE

Monday, september 16

7:30 a.m. - 8:20 a.m. - Registration

Please stop by the registration table located just outside the main conference room. We’ll be waiting to welcome you to Helena, provide you with your name badge and a special “thank you” gift from the PRSA Montana Chapter.

8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Conference

Tuesday, september 17

8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. - Conference