Save the Date: May 2015
Noteworthy events for the month ahead . . .
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this May. For a list of events, click here.
In sports, two major events take place in May: The Kentucky Derby (May 2) and the French Open (May 24-June 7).
PRSA hosts a couple of events for agencies and corporate communicators. In Laguna, California, from May 3-5, "PR agency owners and senior counselors come together at the Counselors Academy Conference to learn new strategies for managing their operations, clients and employees." Then, on May 18-19 in Chicago, PRSA hosts its Connect 15 Conference, which focuses on internal communications best practice. The 56th Parliament of the United Kingdom to be decided on May 7 during its general election. More info here.
This year's Cannes Film Festival is on May 13-24, with "Standing Tall", directed by Emmanuelle Bercot, kicking off the festival. This is the second time in the festival's history to have a film directed by a woman to open the festival. The first being "A Man in Love" by Diane Kurys in 1987.
No matter what industry you're in, Internet Week New York is a must-attend conference. Taking place on May 18-24 in New York City, this annual event celebrates technology's impact on business and culture. Check out the schedule for more details and here's a list of speakers.
Bookmark these non-fiction book launches in May: Clinton Cash: The Untold Story of How and Why Foreign Governments and Businesses Helped Make Bill and Hillary Rich by Peter Schweizer (May 5), Regan: The Life by H.W. Brands (May 12), and Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future by Ashlee Vance (May 19). Happy reading!
Other important, if not quirky, events to take place in May include International Labor Day (May 1), World Press Freedom Day (May 3), Teacher Appreciation Day (May 5), Mother's Day (May 10), Bike To Work Day (May 15), Memorial Day (May 25), World Multiple Sclerosis Day (May 27), and World Hunger Day (May 28). You can get a complete listing here. 