Become a Member
Join the best peer network for connecting in-house communicators across the Asia-Pacific region
Reasons to Join
APACD is a non-partisan association that actively builds and enhances the reputation of communicators across Asia-Pacific. The association helps to define the profession differentiating it from related professional groups and representing the interests of its members.
APACD provides a network for in-house communication, public affairs and PR directors and offers them various channels by which to exchange knowledge, experiences and opinions. It fosters cross-border partnerships and exchange between communicators, and provides relevant platforms for members to connect with each other — for example through its events, networks, services and media.
APACD membership helps provide further career options and paths in companies, institutions and associations across the Asia-Pacific region. In addition to helping with career planning, members can stay up to date with career opportunities along with training and professional development options.
APACD will establish Working Groups that are either industry or issue specific. These groups will organize workshops and meetings for members to discuss the latest developments and concerns in their field of expertise. In addition to develop new standards and guidelines, these groups bring a specialist focus to the issues of the day.
APACD will offer various CPD options, seminars, roundtables, panel debates and campaign masterclasses. Members can also benefit from training sessions and mentoring opportunities.
In a region as diverse as Asia-Pacific, APACD will help members understand the cultural nuances of business in different markets. In addition, members benefit from the development of common principles of public relations, along with insight into the specific communications cultures of different Asian countries.
APACD uses various media channels to keep members updated on all relevant issues, practices and events. These include free PRovoke Premium Content subscription, regular email newsletters, member spotlight Q&As, and coverage of all APACD events.
APACD members can access the latest market intelligence and industry insights by downloading reports, case studies, white papers, standard contracts and job descriptions. They can also benchmark their teams and gain peer recognition for their work with exclusive discounts to the APACD Awards & SABRE Awards.
Value of Membership
What do I actually get for becoming a member?
Special Offer
Join now! Only US$199 for in-house members
Join now and in-house members can get an annual membership for only US$199!
APACD Charter
Sign up to the APACD's code of conduct
In an era of heightened ethical awareness, demonstrate your commitment to best practice by subscribing to APACD’s Charter.
Premium Content
Critical industry intelligence & briefings.
Receive industry news and commentary thanks to our exclusive partnership with PRovoke Media, providing you with access to PRovoke Premium Content, worth US$199pa.
Country Networks
Local debates, meetings & social gatherings.
Network your way to success at our local chapter events across the Asia Pacific region. Our local market chapters gather members together to share ideas and best practice, while enhancing their connections.
Asia-Pacific Communication Summit
The communications industry's most important regional gathering.
Members receive discounted entry to the Asia-Pacific Communication Summit, which has has merged PRovoke's Asia-Pacific Summit and convenes leading communicators & agency specialists to chart the evolution of the industry.
Awards Programmes
Benchmark your teams and work against the best.
Members receive discounted entry & attendance to the APACD Awards, recognising the best in-house teams & professionals in the region, and the SABRE Awards, recognising the best communications work in the region.
Careers
Find the best talent and roles in the region.
Enhance your career profile by taking part in regular events. Source new staff members or find yourself a new job, by using the PRovoke jobs board at a discounted price.
Events
Be at the cutting edge of industry discussions
From virtual webinars to local roundtables and regional summits, our events are the perfect forum to build knowledge, further your connections and enhance your profile.
Working Groups
Specialist focus on markets, industries, practice areas & issues.
Join one of our specialist groups, forums, and committees and play an important part in driving thought and discussion around your particular area of expertise.
Next 20
Examine future opportunities & challenges.
Members' thought leadership is showcased in PRovoke's Next 20 regional roundtable series, which charts opportunities and challenges facing the public relations industry.
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``Extremely valuable``
Being an APACD member has been extremely valuable - the direct access to other comms professionals in the region cannot be understated. This group has been a great resource to share ideas and best practices and I've especially appreciated having a group of peers and friends who understand the challenges we face in the function. Ultimately, APACD is what you make of it - the more you give, the more you get back!
``A unique platform``
APACD is a great opportunity to collaborate with talented communicators from industries across Asia-Pacific on initiatives that help advance our industry and its practitioners. Apart from being a unique platform for in-house communicators to exchange industry best practices, I also find it beneficial in terms of identifying emerging talents and future-forward development areas that are crucial to the sustainability of our field.
