What's coming up in 2025

As we begin the new year, we’re thrilled to share an overview of the many benefits and opportunities you can enjoy as an IoIC member. This reflects our commitment to acting on your feedback from the recent pulse survey. To ensure you stay informed and make the most of your membership, we’ll be using the Members' Update to provide details on what’s coming up each month, including links to upcoming events and resources.

 

—  Coming up for IoIC Members in 2025 —

Membership

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Member connections

We’re committed to fostering meaningful connections and gathering insights by hosting meet and greets, gathering regular feedback and engaging in ongoing dialogue.

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Fellowship

There will be three official rounds of Fellowship Applications in March, June and September.

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Your IoIC

We'll be hosting our AGM, dedicated member sessions and we will open nominations and elections for new board members in March.

 

Professional Development

Foundation Diploma

The Level 4 Foundation Diploma

Cohort starting in January 2025. Next cohort: June 2025 with applications open at the end of January.

Advanced Diploma

The Level 6 Advanced Diploma

Next Cohort: September 2025 with applications open in February.

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MA in Internal Communication Management

Next cohort: November 2025 and applications are open at the end of January 2025.

Training

Training Courses

We have training courses running every month except August, covering a wide range of topics as well as bespoke in-house options providing practical, relevant and meaningful skills development.

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Free Courses

We’ll be offering a variety of free member training this year with the next session on Sustainability on 12 February.

IoIC Mentoring Programme

Mentoring

Our Mentoring Programme returns with three rounds this year on the last week of February, June and October.

 

Events

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IoIC Festival 2025

The IoIC Festival 2025 takes place on the 18 - 19 June, an opportunity to come together as a community to share these experiences, inspire each other and collectively work to take these opportunities forward.

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One Day Conferences

Look forward to continuing our regional conferences in 2025. We will kick off in spring with Dublin and we will announce autumn and winter dates and locations later in the year. Please register your interest by clicking the title above.

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Online Events

Over 15 online events including webinars and panels with on the most important topics concerning internal communicators and the profession.

Our networks

Regional Networks

Look out for more regional networks led by dedicated volunteers, organising activities to support and connect members both online and in-person.

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Fellowship Knowledge Circles

We'll be holding a number of Fellowship Knowledge Circles discussions topics including, driving growth, employee activism and getting the most from AI.

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IoIC Awards 2025

These awards continue to highlight the achievements that elevate the profession and demonstrate its value. The award entries are now open and will close in April with the Awards Dinner to take place in September.

 Resources

Research and thought leadership

Research and Thought Leadership

This year we’ll be releasing reports and whitepapers, including the highly anticipated AI Ethics Charter and IC Careers Research Report.

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IC Index

We will launch the third IC Index in collaboration with Ipsos Karian and Box.

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Voice

4 quarterly issues of Voice, packed with insights, trends and stories shaping the internal comms profession, available in print and digital.

Quarterly trends

Quarterly Trend Roundups

New for 2025: Quarterly trend roundups with the latest insights on AI, sustainability, people and employment.

Factsheets and guides

Factsheets and Resource

Get ready for new factsheets, guides, and resources covering key topics such as agile communication, data insights and the art of human connection.

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The Future of Internal Communication Podcast

3 new seasons planned for 2025. This podcast dives into the future of internal communication and the expanding opportunity for the profession as a whole.