The Kenneth Owler Smith Symposium is USC Annenberg’s annual overview of the public relations industry. It has been the premier event for public relations students and practitioners in Southern California since its inception in 1990.

This year’s theme is “Mind The Gap: Examining the PR Industry’s Generational Divide.” 

Please note that the reception begins at 5 p.m. Information on event speakers is below: 

• Kelly McGinnis, senior vice president and chief communications officer, Levi Strauss
• Barby Siegel, CEO, Zeno Group
• Fred Cook, Director, USC Center for Public Relations

Other speakers are yet to be announced. This event is presented with support from Zeno Group.

An RSVP for this event is forthcoming.