Find out what IPA initiatives, events, courses and qualifications are taking place this year. Bookmark this page for updates.
We are updating and adding events, courses and qualifications regularly so please do register for up to date information.
Q1 2026
January
8 January - IPA President's Reception
9 January - Final call for early registration for the IPA Effectiveness Awards
13 January - Foundation Certificate revision webinar
15 January - Bellwether (Q4) released
16 January - iList 2026 submission window closes
20 January - Keeping it Legal - Gen AI and client work
28 January - Legal Webinar on the new IPA/ISBA Creative Services Framework Agreement
31 January - CPD Standard Accreditation deadline
DD January - IPA Agency Census results launch
DD January - Advertising Unlocked participation open
February
3 February - IPA/Thinkbox brand stories on film: Xero
9 February - CPD Gold Accreditation deadline
5 February - Lead conference (IPA/ISBA/AA)
24 February - CPD Network: Living with disability, working in advertising
DD February - IPA Insight Pulse Poll: Holiday booking plans 2026
March
5 March - IPA Insight Summit 2026
10 March - Employment Law webinar
11 March - Stepping into the Spotlight, International Women’s Day special
24 March - IPA Debating Group
IPA flagship conferences
29 April - IPA Talent and Diversity Conference 2026
8 July - IPA Business Growth Conference 2026
7 October - IPA Effectiveness Conference 2026