This year’s Winter Symposium centers on the generation of creative ideas in strategic communication. Learn how leading communicators think about creativity and how industry pioneers are using AI to shape the creative process. Build your own creative capacity with thought-provoking development sessions. Connect with fellow seekers and find new inspiration in your work.

Space is limited — RSVP by January 28, 2025, at Noon

Please contact Charlene Perilla-Iqbal at cp2746@columbia.edu if you are a Columbia University affiliate for discounted tickets.

Please see the 2025 Winter Symposium website for Agenda and Speaker details!

Registered guests must enter campus at WIEN GATE at 411 West 116h Street and allow additional time for campus access and event check-in. Guests who have not registered in advance and do not have an active Columbia University ID (CUID) will not be permitted on campus. Upon arrival at the gate, all registered guests must show:

• Active CUID holders: a government-issued ID and active Columbia University ID
• Non-CUID holders (including all Alumni): a government-issued ID and the QR code issued by CU Guest Access prior to the event. This QR code is valid only for this event and the name must match that on the guest’s government-issued ID.

Please note we do not permit the interruption of speakers or audience disruptions. All guests including students, staff, faculty, and alumni attending the event understand and agree to follow the responsibilities set forth in University policies, including the Rules of University Conduct and Standards and Discipline. Those found in violation will be asked to discontinue and may be asked to leave the venue.

For additional information about program offerings at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies, please contact an Admissions Counselor at 212-854-9666 or inquire@sps.columbia.edu.

Columbia University makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Please notify the office at least 10 days in advance if you require closed captioning, sign-language interpretation or any other disability accommodations. Alternatively, Disability Services can be reached at 212.854.2388 and disability@columbia.edu.

For questions about health and safety, please visit Columbia University’s Hub for Emergency Preparedness for the latest policies, as they are subject to change.