Nothing compares to the energy of a conference where you can connect with peers and learn from the best in the business. 

• Why it matters: Events help you understand how other organizations are implementing their internal comms, the challenges they experience, the practices that have been a game changer for them, and the tools that help them reach their employees effectively. That’s why we’ve gathered a list of the top events for communicators to attend in 2025 and early 2026.

Discover how to level up your communication skills to deliver the content your employees, clients, customers, and stakeholders need.

In-person events

After years of Zoom meetings, getting together in person to network, connect, and learn can be invaluable. Take advantage of these opportunities to expand and grow your knowledge and your network. 

1. Communications Policy and Regulation Week 2025 by the International Institute of Communications

• What: Presenters will include regulators and academics at this international conference focused on challenges facing the industry. 
• Where: Bogota, Colombia
• When: October 20-23, 2025

Register here. 

2.  ICON 2025 by PRSA

• What: Learn from media experts and Washington insiders about how to communicate at the speed of politics. 
• Where: Washington, DC 
• When: October 28-30, 2025

Register here.

3. Comms Week 2025

• What: The conference will provide attendees with a blueprint for navigating internal communication changes and challenges. It’ll also cover how to keep employees engaged and productive.  
• Where: Austin, TX
• When: November 10-14, 2025

Register here.  

4. Institute of Internal Communication Festival 2025

• What: Learn from case studies showing effective internal communications as well as panels discussing the latest communications trends and ideas. 
• Where: Glasgow, Scotland
• When: November 12, 2025

Register here. 

5. Modern Intranets for Employee Communications

• What: Deliver a better digital employee experience to enhance communication, collaboration, and culture. 
• Where: Miami Beach, FL
• When: November 18-20, 2025

Register here. 

6. Ragan’s Internal Communications Conference 2026

What: A must-attend for internal comms professionals looking to strengthen employee engagement, leadership communication, and workplace culture. Learn from leading brands that are transforming the employee experience.

Where: Chicago, Illinois

When: February 4–6, 2026

Register here.

7. PRWeek Crisis Communications Summit 2026

• What: Learn how brands are dealing with the new wave of social unrest and the growing social activism. 
• Where: London, United Kingdom
• When: February 11, 2026

Learn more here. 

8. Marketing & Communications Summit: [RE]create

• What: For those in the tourism marketing space, this is a great opportunity to learn about the future of comms in the industry. 
• Where: Cleveland, Ohio 
• When: February 24-26, 2026

Register. 

9. Corporate Communications Event: Getting the Job Done

• What: Dive deeper into strategic storytelling to engage both internal and external stakeholders as you envision the future of your comms strategy.
• Where: Brooklyn, New York
• When: March 05 - March 06, 2026

Register here. 

10. ACH Leadership in Communication Summit 2026

• What: Learn about building relationship-centered communication skills you can use to enhance human experience and lead organizational change. The summit also aims to equip attendees with the skills they need to develop personal awareness that’ll help them engage with other professionals better.
• Where: Richmond, Virginia
• When: March 22-27, 2026

Register here. 

11. Engage Employee Summit 2026

• What: Get insights and case studies from the leaders of world-class organizations like Virgin, M&S, Rolls-Royce, YouTube, LinkedIn, and John Lewis & Partners.   
• Where: London, United Kingdom
• When: May 20-21, 2026

Register here.

12. International Association of Business Communicators World Conference 

• What: Explore the changing role of communicators in a modern, evolving world. You’ll learn how to stay agile, maintain the balance between business savvy and ethical responsibility, and how to lead through change and innovation. 
• Where: Toronto, Canada
• When: June 14-16, 2026

Register here. 

13. ALI 13th Annual Strategic Internal Communications – East

• What: Connect with peers and learn about strategic internal communication and best practices that promote the new employee experience in 2026. 
• Where: Boston, Massachusetts
• When: July 14-16, 2026

Register here.  

14. Hubspot’s INBOUND 2026

• What: Billed as a marketing and sales conference, this event can still serve communicators looking for more ways to connect with their audiences.  
• Where: Boston
• When: September 16-18, 2026

Register here. 

On-demand and virtual events

With tight budgets and packed schedules, it’s not always possible to attend events in person. That’s why we’ve also rounded up several options for those who’d rather stay updated while sitting on their own couch.  

1. Smart Brevity Open House

Learn how to use Axios’ Smart Brevity Communication methodology to create internal communications that engage employees and drive alignment. 

Register here

2. AI and comms leaders' new second job

Join Axios Writer Eleanor Hawkins and Axios HQ’s CEO Roy Schwartz as they discuss how communicators can adopt AI and adapt to the “new second job” of leading the charge for AI adoption in their organizations.  

Register here

3. AI for Strategic Communications

From Nov 12-13, 2025, learn how to create a roadmap for AI-powered communications, communication workflows, and driving change in your organization. 

Register here.

4. Strategic Storytelling & Content Strategy for Internal Communications 

Join this virtual conference from November 18th to 19th to learn how you can use the power of storytelling to elevate your workplace communications. 

Register here.

5. Stewart Butterfield knows how to send a smart message

Stewart Butterfield, Co-founder of Slack, joins Axios Co-founder and CEO Jim VandeHei to discuss communicating with modern teams on the channels they know and trust.

Watch now. 

The bottom line

Whether you attend events in person or online, there’s no downside to learning more about your craft. 

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