PR and comms shape reputation, trust, and growth, so leaders can’t afford to fall behind on the latest strategies, tools, and insights.
Here are standout conferences to learn from industry heavyweights, sharpen your team’s skills, and join the conversations defining the future.
PR & Communications Conferences: Key Findings
- From Crisis Communications and PRWeek events to global forums like ICCO and WPRF, risk and reputation dominate the agenda.
- Many conferences are built for CCOs and comms directors, signaling PR’s shift toward executive-level influence.
- Niche events like Fierce Pharma Engage, Digital PR Summit, and Influencer360 reflect how PR strategy is fragmenting by sector, platform, and outcome.
Inside the Rooms Where PR Strategy Gets Decided in 2026
The pace of change in PR has accelerated, and the biggest strategic shifts are happening behind closed doors.
These conferences are where communications leaders pressure-test ideas, share what’s actually working, and set priorities around AI, crisis readiness, trust, and measurement.
What’s discussed here shapes how PR strategies are built and executed in 2026.
1. Crisis Communications Virtual Conference
- Date: 28 January 2026
- Medium: Virtual
- Key Speakers:
- Amy Bunn, Vice President of Communications, McAfee
- Jessica Chu, Associate Manager, Global Communications, Yum! Brands
- Elizabeth Cook, Sr. Partner, FleishmanHillard
- Amanda Granit, CCO, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
- Jennifer Haslip, Head of Global Corporate Reputation, Gilead Sciences
- Price:
- Virtual Conference Registration: $1,699
- Virtual Conference Ragan Insider Member: $1,549
- Nonprofit/Gov/Edu Event Registration: $1,599
Ragan’s Crisis Communications Virtual Conference is a one-day, live “command center” workshop that turns reactive crisis management into proactive readiness. It’s set to deliver playbooks and real-time coaching from seasoned comms leaders and academics.
After the event, you’ll have a rapid-response blueprint, spokesperson training, AI/deepfake monitoring tactics, employee-advocacy strategies, and next-gen KPIs/dashboards to protect trust and revenue when the headlines hit.
2. 10th Annual Corporate Communications Conference
- Date: 11 February 2026
- Medium: In person
- Location: One America Square, London, UK
- Key Speakers:
- Christine Richardson, Group Communications Director, Oxford University Press
- Rajan Lakhani, Head of PR & Comms, Plum
- Deborah Williams, CEO, The Women’s Association
- Price:
- In-house: ÂŁ549 + VAT
- Agency: ÂŁ899 + VAT
This one-day event packs 35+ speakers, interactive panels, roundtables, and a networking exhibition into a high-impact program on AI implementation, geopolitics and regulation, crisis readiness, stakeholder management, reputation strategy, and measurement.
From internal comms and ED&I to ESG and digital storytelling, this conference dives into what’s shaping PR now. Gain fresh thinking and real strategies to strengthen trust, demonstrate ROI, and guide your organization through uncertainty.
3. PRWeek: Crisis Communications
- Date: 11 February 2026
- Medium: In person
- Location: Events@No6, London, UK
- Key Speakers:
- Sasha Fuller, Deputy Director of Communications, House of Commons
- Johann Alexander, Head of Corporate Reputation, Samsung UK
- Price:
- First phase: SOLD OUT
- Second phase ticket price: ÂŁ550 + VAT
- Final phase ticket price: ÂŁ650 + VAT
You’ll hear top-level insights straight from leaders who’ve handled real-time global crises, expand a trusted peer network, and learn how to turn PR uncertainty into competitive advantage.
Move from crisis reaction to crisis leadership at the Future of Crisis Communications, the UK’s definitive annual gathering for comms pros navigating political volatility, cultural tension, and AI-driven risk.
Get the tools to move quickly, communicate clearly, and stay in control, whether you’re tackling misinformation, monitoring sentiment, or supporting your team through high-pressure situations.
4. The Conference Board’s 2026 Corporate Communications Event
- Date: 2 – 6 March 2026
- Medium: In person
- Location: New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Key Speakers:
- Michael Gonda, Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, Nike
- Kimberly Storin, Chief Marketing Officer, Zoom
- Anusha Alikhan, Chief Communications Officer, Wikimedia Foundation
- Price: Starts at $1,995
Join Fortune 500 CCOs at Corporate Communications: Driving the Business Forward and sharpen your impact as a strategic adviser amid technological, political, economic, and environmental disruption.
Sessions unpack how to operationalize AI, navigate polarized audiences, communicate sustainability with credibility, and build high-performing teams.
Beyond the sessions, you can expand your circle through a Cross-Pollination Exercise, Townhall on AI, “What If?” Roundtables, along with a dedicated Networking Lunch designed for practical, peer-tested exchange.
5. Corporate Communications: Driving the Business Forward
- Date: 5 – 6 March, 2026
- Medium: In person
- Location: New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge
- Key Speakers:
- Damon Jones, Chief Communications Officer, Procter & Gamble
- Ruth Cotter, Senior Vice President, AMD
- David Rubin, Chief Brand and Communications Officer, The New York Times Company
- Kimberly Storin, Chief Marketing Officer, Zoom
- Price:
- Member price: $1,995
- Full price: $2,295
The Conference Board Corporate Communications & Brand Summit is a PR-focused conference for senior communications and brand leaders, centered on reputation management, trust, and strategic messaging.
It explores how corporate communications teams navigate media pressure, misinformation, and emerging technologies while aligning PR strategy with business and leadership goals.
6. International Public Relations Research Conference
- Date: 5 - 7 March, 2026
- Medium: In person
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Key Speakers: TBA
- Price:
- Conference Fee: $495
- Graduate Student Fee: $325
- Advisory Committee Fee: $325
International Public Relations Research Conference (IPRRC) is an annual gathering where PR scholars, practitioners, and graduate students share and discuss public relations research that directly connects to real-world practice.
The format emphasizes interactive conversations around research findings and their practical implications for the profession, fostering dialogue that bridges academic insight with applied PR challenges
7. IPR Bridge Conference
- Date: 18 - 19 March, 2026
- Medium: In person
- Location: University of North Carolina at Chappel Hill
- Key Speakers:
- Bradley Akubuiro, Partner, Bully Pulpit International
- John Brummette, Director, SMART Lab and Professor, Radford University
- Karla Gower, Director, Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations
- Price:
- Conference Fee: $495
- Graduate Student Fee: $325
- Advisory Committee Fee: $325
IPR Bridge Conference is a two-day PR and communications event that brings together communication leaders, practitioners, and scholars to share and discuss cutting-edge research and its practical implications for the profession.
The conference emphasizes interactive formats that bridge academic research with real-world practice, fostering dialogue, idea exchange, and insights that help professionals translate theory into actionable strategies.
8. The Fierce Pharma PR and Communications Summit
- Date: 22 – 24 April, 2026
- Medium: In person
- Location: San Diego, California
- Key Speakers:
- Jo Ann Antenor, Senior Medical Science Liaison, Sobi
- Candice Antonelli, Vice President of Marketing & Commercial Strategy, Kura Oncology
- Leonie Brown, Senior Medical Communications Specialist, Exact Sciences
- Adria Carbo Vice President, Head of Business Development, Orca Bio
- Price: Starting at $1,295
Fierce Pharma Engage is a summit for senior pharma and biotech professionals across marketing, PR & communications, medical affairs, and business development.
It’s designed as an intimate, high-impact experience where attendees connect through interactive sessions, curated 1:1 meetings, and collaborative discussions to share strategies, explore innovations, and solve real challenges shaping today’s life sciences landscape.
9. Digital PR Summit
- Date: 22 April, 2026
- Medium: In person
- Location: The Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester
- Key Speakers:
- Naomi Francis-Parker, SEO Manager, Deliveroo
- Laura Joint, Customer Success Director, CoverageBook
- Ryan Law, Director of Content Marketing, Ahrefs
- James Brockbank, Managing Director & Founder, Digitaloft
- Price:
- General Admission Tickets: ÂŁ99
- 3 x Tickets Entry to the Digital PR Summit 15% Off: ÂŁ84
- 5 x Tickets Entry to the Digital PR Summit 30% Off: ÂŁ69
Digital PR Summit is a practical, no-fluff conference for PR, SEO, and marketing teams who want to run digital PR campaigns that actually perform.
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It focuses on what’s working right now, from earning coverage and links to aligning PR with search and brand goals, with real examples and takeaways teams can apply immediately.
10. PRWeek Influencer360 Conference
- Date: 28 April, 2026
- Medium: In person
- Location: Ham Yard Hotel, 1 Ham Yard, London
- Key Speakers:
- Naomi Jones, Corporate Affairs Director, Mars Wrigley UK and Ireland
- Molly Cookson, Senior PR & Social Media Manager, First Choice
- Price:
- First Phase: SOLD OUT
- Second Phase
- Brand: ÂŁ550
- Agency: ÂŁ650
- Final Phase
- Brand: ÂŁ650
- Agency: ÂŁ750
Influencer360 is a one-day event for senior brand, agency, and marketing professionals focused on the business side of influencer and creator marketing.
It brings together industry decision-makers to explore what’s working now in influencer strategy, how to build impactful partnerships, and how to integrate creator tactics into broader marketing plans with practical insights you can apply right away.
11. PR 360
- Date: 14 – 15 May 2026
- Medium: In person
- Location: The Grand, Brighton, UK
- Key Speakers:
- Joanne Chappel Head of PR, Compare the Market
- Amber Georgina-Maskell Head of Global Communications, Guinness World Records
- Effie Kanyua Founder, We Are Warriors PR & LILA Assistant
- Julia Holmes Head of Communications, EMEA & Japan , Getty Images
- Leo Mckay Head of Communications EMEA, Microsoft
- Price:
- First Release: SOLD OUT
- Second Release: ÂŁ1,025
- Third Release: ÂŁ1,235
- Final Release: ÂŁ1,535
PR360 is PRWeek’s flagship and the UK’s biggest communications summit where agency chiefs, in-house directors, and strategic partners set the national PR agenda.
Across two tightly curated days, hear from leaders behind game-changing campaigns, stress-test your strategy against the most urgent trends, and get first access to breakthrough approaches shaping the next 12 months.
What makes PR360 stand out? High-value networking, board-level case studies you can lift and adapt, and immediately usable playbooks on tech, brand reputation, and measurement. It’s the place to step out of day-to-day noise and develop the confidence to lead.
12. The PR Daily Conference
- Date: 3 – 5 June 2026
- Medium: In person
- Location: New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Key Speakers: TBA
- Price: Contact sales team
The 2025 conference featured 20+ sessions, structured speed networking, direct access to expert speakers, and deep insights from technology partners.
In 2026, attendees can expect a similar mix of interactive workshops and tactical breakouts, including data-driven measurement sessions and crisis and reputation playbooks.
And, of course, there will be robust networking formats and strong instructor access, all designed for real-world PR applications.
13. ICON 2026
- Date: 18 – 20 October 2026
- Medium: In person
- Location: Orlando, Florida, USA
- Key Speakers: TBA
- Price: Starts at $1,455
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ICON is the annual gathering for communications, PR, and marketing pros. It combines standout keynotes, practical breakout sessions, and abundant ways to connect with peers, making it a must-go event for top-tier networking and real professional growth.
14. World Public Relations Forum
- Date: 15 – 21 November 2026
- Medium: In person
- Location: Abuja International Conference Centre, Abuja, Nigeria
- Key Speakers:
- Dr. Ike Neliaku, President, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations
- Prof. Justin Green, President and CEO, Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management
- Price:
- Global Alliance and APRA Members: $272
- Non-Global Alliance and Non-APRA Members: $305
- Global Alliance and APRA Members (Young): $100
- Non-Global Alliance & Non-APRA Members (Young): $150
- Students: $30
- Virtual (Flat Sum): $150
Hosted by the Global Alliance and NIPR, the forum leverages Nigeria’s cultural dynamism to create a serious policy-and-practice platform.
With the theme Responsible Communication: The Voice of the World, you can expect high-level dialogue on ethical leadership, trust-building, social cohesion, and sustainable development: timely guidance for navigating misinformation, polarization, and uncertainty.
Delegates gain access to global standards-setting conversations, youth initiatives, and cross-border partnerships that elevate PR’s role in governance, diplomacy, and sustainable growth.
PR & Communications Conferences: Conclusion
These 2026 PR conferences deliver the goods: front-row access to industry leaders, fresh trends, and tactical insights you can put to work fast to stay ahead of the curve.
Sharpen your edge in digital comms, media relations, and crisis management while growing a high-value network. Walk in curious, walk out with smarter strategies and bigger horizons.
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