2025 Public Interest Communications Summer Institute (June 3-5, 2025)

This event offers a professional platform to connect, learn, and grow within the industry. This event offers valuable insights and professional development opportunities. Join us as we learn, share and explore the emerging academic discipline of public interest communications! ThePublic Interest Communications Educators NetworkandGeorgia State University’s Department of Communicationare thrilled to bring you the 2025 Public Interest Communications Summer Institute, June 3-5, 2025!
Join university and college faculty, students, researchers, administrators and professionals who want to learn and share knowledge about the growing academic discipline ofpublic interest communications. We’ll gather on the Georgia State University campus in downtown Atlanta for a day and a half of small-group sessions that will enable you to take a deep dive into issues and talk with our expert facilitators. We will hold a half-day syllabus workshop on Thursday afternoon after the formal program has ended.
The institute offers valuable skills, networking opportunities and new friendships. Whether you are well-versed in strategic communications for social change or new to the field, this institute is for you!
Schedule:We’ll start at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, with our welcome reception. Our sessions will run 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 5. Our syllabus workshop will be from 2-5 p.m. Thursday for those who would like to stay. There is no extra charge for this, but we ask you toregister for it in advance.
First time? Welcome!Learn more about the summer institute.
Please register early!The $80 rate will increase to $100 on Feb. 1, then to $120 on April 1.
Grad students:For grad students, we offer a pay-what-you-can option, with a suggested fee of $50 (this option will appear when you click through to purchase a ticket). We hope to support grad student travel again this year. If you need support, please fill outthis form.
Hotel:We have booked room blocks at two hotels:
1) The Residence Inn Atlanta Downtown, 134 Peachtree Street NW, for $159 per night (not including taxes and fees). The last day to book to receive this group rate is Friday, May 2, 2025. Please book throughthis link.
2) Home 2 Suites by Hilton Atlanta Downtown, 87 Walton Street, for $159 per night. The last day to receive the group rate is April 4, 2025. Please book throughthis link.
Food:
Tuesday: We’ll have plenty of great food at our Tuesday night reception. Have dinner with us while you mingle and make new friends!
Wednesday: Breakfast is included with your room. We’ll serve lunch on Wednesday and snacks throughout the day. Dinner will be on your own.
Thursday: Breakfast is included in your room. We’ll have snacks throughout the morning. The program will end at 1 p.m. Those who wish to stay for the syllabus workshop can grab lunch on their own.