TAF PUBCOM Meeting

We will be joined by some fantastic guests as well as colleagues from across the association sector.

The TAF PUBCOM is in partnership with the CIPR and is designed to:

• Provide a professional network for PR and PA staff working in trade associations
• Support trade association PR and public affairs staff to develop their skills and professional careers, including through the provision of tailored training and development and CPD learning opportunities
• Share best practice, discuss challenges and initiate benchmarking and research into the challenges faced by PR and public affairs in trade associations
• Provide mentoring and support to those looking to grow and develop their career in PR and public affairs within trade associations

Agenda

1. Welcome & Introductions
2. Recap on lobbying and public affairs rules relating to trade bodies

   • Jon Gerlis, Chartered Institute for Public Affairs (Confirmed)

3. Sector representation of the year – the winning entry

   • Tim Doggett, Chemical Business Association (Confirmed)

4. Engaging with members of the House of Lords – Q&A (Subject to parliamentary business)

   • Baroness Anderson, Labour (Tentative Confirmation)

5. Hansard Society’s delegating legislation project

   • Dr Tom West, Researcher (Confirmed)
   • Ruth Fox, Director (Confirmed)

6. Workplan for the group
7. AOB and Date of Next meeting 
8. Networking drinks