2009 World Conference blog is now live.

Follow the excitement about the IABC 2009 World Conference even before you arrive in San Francisco. The official conference blog, In Session, is now live, offering communication professionals previews and updates of the conference sessions and speakers. This year's program offers world-class learning opportunities with a stellar lineup of keynoters, including:

* Cisco's senior vice president of corporate communication, Blair Christie, on how collaboration can change your world.

* Innovator and author Sir Ken Robinson, on what happens when talent and passion meet.

* Tony Schwartz, founder of The Energy Project, on leading and generating positive energy in a storm.

* Arctic explorer and special envoy to the director of UNESCO Robert Swan, who will light your path to sustainable leadership.

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Register by 1 May to save US$100 on the conference packages. The conference happens 7-10 June at the San Francisco Marriott. Visit www .iabc.com/wc for the complete program and to register online.