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PRSA Joint District Conference co-hosted by the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast

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CONFERENCE DATE
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026

The PRSA Joint District Conference — co-hosted by the PRSA Mid-Atlantic and PRSA Southeast districts in partnership with the PRSA Volunteer Chapter — will take place on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

Join communications professionals from across the region and beyond. This conference brings together practitioners from Georgia to Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C. to Tennessee, and throughout both districts’ footprints for a day of connection, learning, and inspiration.

The event will feature a dynamic keynote and interactive breakout sessions hosted on Microsoft Teams. All sessions will be recorded and available for on-demand viewing following the event.

Why attend?

• Connect with colleagues during engaging keynote and breakout sessions
• Explore the challenges, solutions, and emerging trends shaping our profession
• Gain practical communications strategies you can apply immediately
• Exchange ideas and best practices with speakers and peers
• Earn credits to maintain your APR credential

Ready to strengthen your expertise and invest in your professional growth? Join us for a day of learning, connection, and advancement in the field of public relations.

co-Hosted by

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REGISTER TO ATTEND

Registration is open!

All attendees that register before September 1, 2026 will receive a conference swag box. The box will be mailed to the address that you enter on your registration form.

Registration will close on September 8, 2026 at 5 p.m. Late registrations will not be accepted.

Registration Fee

$40 - PRSA Members
$55 - Nonmember Guests
$25 - PRSSA Members and Full-time Students

Late registrations cannot be accepted after the final deadline. There will be no refunds on registrations.

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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

The conference schedule is available!

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Dooley Tombras
President
Tombras

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As Tombras’ third-generation principal, Dooley has demonstrated what can happen when an already thriving agency takes the next leap by bringing in a powerhouse team of C-suite leaders from the best agencies in the world.

Dooley understands the importance of balancing an 80-year-old company’s foundational values with the need to be innovative and disruptive in this ever-evolving industry. The results are already transformational, building on a legacy that’s still being written.

Joe Trahan
Director Public Relations & Communications
North Texas FWC Organizing Committee
Senior Account Director, Tony Fay PR

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Joe Trahan is a sports media professional who has spent nearly two decades in the professional/collegiate sports public relations ranks. He joined Tony Fay PR in 2024 where he serves as a Senior Account Director, while specifically being charged with spearheading communications for the North Texas FWC Organizing Committee as the Director of PR and Communications during FIFA World Cup 2026.

Trahan has gained experience throughout the National Football League, the National Basketball Association, the NCAA/college sports, as well as internationally with NFL Europe (Hamburg, Germany).

Previously, he spent 17 years (2007-2024) with the Dallas Cowboys Public Relations Department, including most recently serving as the Director of Media Relations and Corporate Communications from 2021-24.

Along with assisting with the Cowboys day-to-day football communications, he was also the primary press contact/media coordinator for AT&T Stadium and The Star in Frisco where he worked such events as Super Bowl XLV, the inaugural National Championship Game (2015), the annual Cotton Bowl, the 2010 NBA All-Star Game, the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four Championship (2014), international soccer matches, world championship boxing, WrestleMania and the Academy of Country Music Awards, to name a few.

Trahan owns two degrees from The University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor’s of Science (Sport Administration) and a Master’s of Arts (Public Relations), and is also an adjunct professor at both Southern Methodist University (SMU) and the University of North Texas (UNT) where he teaches both graduate and undergraduate classes in Sports Public Relations.

SUPPORT THE PROFESSION & SPONSOR THE CONFERENCE

Become a sponsor of the 2026 Virtual Public Relations District Conference and elevate your organization’s visibility among communication professionals across the region. Taking place September 15, 2026, on Microsoft Teams, this event brings together public relations practitioners, strategists, educators, and industry leaders for a day of learning and connection. Sponsorship offers valuable opportunities for brand exposure in promotional materials and digital conference spaces, direct engagement with attendees, alignment with professional development and innovation, and meaningful relationship building with communicators at all career levels. Your support helps deliver a high quality and accessible learning experience while strengthening the public relations community. Partner with us and ensure your organization stands out at one of the region’s most important professional development events and become a sponsor today.

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Date and Time

Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 8:30 AM until 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) (UTC-05:00)

Event Contact(s)

PRSA Volunteer Chapter

Registration Info

Registration is required

Payment In Full In Advance Only