- Elevate your storytelling
- Lead a culture of transformation
- Become a trusted counselor to executives
- Leverage the latest commstech
- Make it measurable and memorable
- Defuse and prepare for crises
- Build a better employee culture
Join us Nov. 13-15 at Ragan's Future of Communications Conference in Austin, Tex. Hundreds of comms leaders and professionals will assemble to learn, connect, innovate and strategize as we chart the future of the communications discipline. The most innovative minds spanning industries including healthcare, technology, manufacturing, retail and financial services will dive deep into urgent challenges, emerging opportunities and rising trends that will pave the road ahead.
This event, which will be held during the 10th annual Communications Week, is where groundbreaking ideas are put to the test, strategic insights are exchanged and lifelong connections are formed. Tailored for internal communicators, PR professionals and marketing experts, the Future of Communications Conference stands out as a must-attend industry gathering.
Engage with captivating speakers representing leading brands and organizations as they explore topics such as storytelling, manager comms, employer branding, social media marketing, media relations and the complexities of AI, ESG and DE&I. Be prepared for inspiring narratives, in-depth case studies, lively debates, engaging panel discussions and opportunities to share knowledge with peers.
Register today to Secure your Spot! Don’t miss this opportunity to:
- Connect with your peers.
- Access exclusive content and resources.
- Get the ideas & tools to stay ahead in today’s rapidly changing world.
November 12-15, 2024
Virtual, and Cities Nationwide
Join us for Communications Week on Nov. 12 - 15, 2024. Ragan’s Communications Week celebrates and accelerates the role of the communicator in organizations through educational, networking and inspirational events.
AGENDA
Agenda will be announced soon.
Check out what we did in 2023.
The 2024 agenda will offer all new content.
SPEAKERS
INTERESTED IN SPEAKING?
Please reach out to Director of Event Programming
Alyssa Smith.
WHAT YOU'll LEARN
- The Comms Team of the Future: How to build a comms function that supports a fast growing business—and the new talent, roles, skills, and titles that may be needed.
- AI Tools, Techniques and Practical Strategies: How you can build a better content strategy with AI as your assistant — plus actionable tactics for safe integration into sensitive workflows
- Managing Employees in Crisis: Frameworks on when, where and how to speak up when grappling with employee activism, dissent and labor actions — all without stripping your comms of authenticity and empathy.
- Fresh Insights on the Communicator’s Role: You’ll be among the first to hear the findings from the Ragan/HarrisX CEO/CCO Perception Survey and other data dives to position you for success.
- Executive Storytelling Strategies: Learn how to build relationships, create trust, and develop personalized stories that meet the moment with clear, consistent and inclusive messaging.
- Tracking, Managing and Measuring Reputation: How to master the art of creating a communications measurement and evaluation strategy — including the headlines you’re not in.
- The Shifting Socialverse: A deep dive into the upsets at Twitter/X, Instagram and TikTok — plus, the new features and changes that may reshape their future.
- Conquer Issue Fatigue: Craft comms that connect with internal and external audiences and deliver on your organization’s goals and mission.
PRICING
Join us for the Future of Communications Conference:
| ADVANCED | EARLY BIRD | VIP | REGULAR RATE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conference All-Access Passincludes the Pre-Conference Workshops | ||||
| Standard | $2,699 | $2,799 | $2,899 | $2,999 |
| Nonprofit/Gov | $2,599 | $2,699 | $2,799 | $2,899 |
| Ragan Insider | $2,549 | $2,649 | $2,749 | $2,849 |
| Conference Registration - Individual | ||||
| Standard | $2,299 | $2,399 | $2,499 | $2,599 |
| Nonprofit/Gov/Edu | $2,199 | $2,299 | $2,399 | $2,499 |
| Ragan Insider | $2,149 | $2,249 | $2,349 | $2,449 |
| Conference Recording On Demand | ||||
| $999 | $999 | $999 | $999 | |
For those who can’t attend the conference live, an on-demand option is available during the registration process.
Group Discounts
Would you and your team like to attend? Group pricing is available when registering! Contact Shallon Blackburn for more information.
RAGAN COUNCIL MEMBER DISCOUNTS
Membership includes free registration passes. Contact Shallon Blackburn for more information on becoming a member.
RAGAN INSIDER DISCOUNTS
Insiders save on all Ragan events. Not a Ragan Insider? You can become one during registration for this event!
Hyatt Regency Austin
208 Barton Springs,
Austin, Texas, 78704
(512) 477-1234
Visitor Info
We have secured a room block at the Hyatt Regency Austin for conference attendees. The hotel reservation link will be sent to you after registering for the conference from Ragan’s Customer Service team. Please note we are not affiliated with any third-party hotel booking services.
Extend your stay in the Live Music Capital of the World®! Austin offers urban hiking trails, legendary barbecue and farm-to-table cuisine. The city has more than 250 live music venues where on any given night the sounds of rock, country, indie and Tejano music echo throughout the streets.
TOP 8 THINGS TO DO IN AUSTIN:
- Listen to Live Music.
- Eat Barbecue and Tex-Mex.
- Enjoy A Cocktail with Local Spirits, Hill Country Wine Or Craft Beer.
- Get Outdoors.
- Experience the Famous Bat Bridge.
- Visit A Film Location.
- Explore Texas History.
- Take A City Tour.
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Want to become a sponsor? Get in touch with our team to discuss sponsorship opportunities.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
You should attend if you spend at least a quarter of your time in any of these areas:
- Public Relations
- Brand Management
- Internal Communications
- Public Affairs
- Executive Communications
- Reputation Management
- Crisis Communications
- Issues Management
- Social Media
- Storytelling
- Media Relations
GET RECOGNIZED!
Each registration comes with a personalized "Future of Communications Conference" Certificate of Completion for attending.
WONDERING IF YOU SHOULD ATTEND?
Here’s what past attendees are saying about Ragan and PR Daily Events!
It was helpful to hear from top industry leaders that the trending comms and marketing strategies and tactics I've read about online are actually being practiced and proving to be successful. I feel more confident and energized by what I learned, and I'm excited to return to my organization with fresh ideas.
I couldn't recommend this conference more to any communicator responsible for reputation management, building trust and engagement or understanding the challenges that lie over the horizon and the best practices with which to turn them into successful opportunities for your company.
The Future of Communications Conference should come with a warning label! It eliminated my fears about incorporating AI into our marketing and communications strategies and left me more excited about the future than when I arrived. And it inspired me to download a bunch of new AI apps.
What a special space Ragan has created for communications leaders! It is so gratifying to hear from fellow colleagues in the industry and know that we are all facing the same challenges and triumphs. Great conference and look forward to attending again!
The Future of Communications Conference is an energizing event filled with ideas and networking opportunities to support communicators in moving boldly into the future!
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