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. 9th Annual Modern Intranets for Employee Communications

• What: Deliver a better digital employee experience to enhance communication, collaboration, and culture. 
• Where: New York City
• When: May 20-22, 2025

Register here. 

2. Employee Engagement Summit 2025

• What: Get insights and case studies from the leaders of world-class organizations like Virgin, Tom Ford, HSBC, and UNICEF.   
• Where: London, United Kingdom
• When: May 22, 2025

Register here.

3. Future of Information and Communication Conference (FICC)

• What: Researchers from the industry and academia share their knowledge on new discoveries, progress, and achievements with the goal of shaping the future of information and communication.
• Where: Berlin, Germany
• When: April 28-29, 2025

Register here.

4. Gallagher’s 2025 Communications Summit 

• What: Learn about the latest technology trends and tools, and refine your operations to produce more effective communications. You'll also learn from award-winning communications campaigns to see what brands are doing to boost employee engagement.
• Where: London, United Kingdom
• When: June 2-3, 2025

Register here. 

5. International Association of Business Communicators World Conference 

• What: Four days to learn, network, and connect with other communication professionals from around the world. 
• Where: Vancouver, Canada
• When: June 8-11, 2025

Learn more here. 

6. Institute of Internal Communication Festival 2025

• What: Learn from internal communications experts and gain insights into some of the latest internal communications trends and employee perspectives. 
  Where: Hertfordshire, England
  When: June 18-19, 2025

Register here. 

7. PRSA Corporate Communications Impact25 Conference

• What: This corporate communications conference will focus on the best way to communicate to connect the dots. 
• Where: New York 
• When: June 26-27, 2025

Register here. 

8. ALI 12th Annual Strategic Internal Communications – East

• What: Connect with peers and learn internal communication best practices and strategies that promote the new employee experience in 2025. 
• Where: Boston, Massachusetts
• When: July 15-17, 2025

Register here.  

9. Hubspot’s INBOUND 2025

• What: Billed as a marketing and sales conference, this event can still serve communicators looking for more ways to connect with their audiences.  
• Where: San Francisco, Carlifonia
• When: September 3-5, 2025

Register here. 

10. Content Marketing World 2025

• What: With over 150 speakers, communications professionals can find the content they need to improve their communication skills. 
• Where: San Diego, California
• When: September 16-17, 2025

Register here.  

11. 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 10-23, 2025

Register here. 

12. Internal Communications Conference

• 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, as well as keep external stakeholders informed and aligned. 
• Where: Redmond, Washington (Microsoft Learning Center)
• When: October 14-16, 2025

Register here.  

13.  ICON 2025

• What: This PRSA conference offers a chance to network with peers through breakout sessions and learn from keynote speakers, like the president and CEO of SHRM. 
• Where: Washington, DC
• When: October 28-30,2025

Register here. 

14. The Future of Communications Conference by Commsweek

• What: The conference brings together hundreds of internal comms experts to discuss challenges and trends in internal communications, media relations, public relations, generative AI, and social media. 
• Where: Austin, Texas
• When: November 10-14, 2025

Register here.

15. 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 12, 2026

Learn more here. 

16. 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. 

17. 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: New York, New York
• When: March 05 - March 06, 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. ALI Multichannel Storytelling for Internal Communications

From May 6-7, 2025, learn how to use storytelling to enhance engagement across podcasts, videos, and social media. 

Register here.

2. The Employee Comms and Experience Virtual Summit 2025

Join this virtual conference from May 7th to 8th for real-world success stories and strategies leaders are using to amplify employee engagement and unlock the power of AI. 

Register here.

3. The year ahead: Top priorities for communicators in 2024

Watch this 2024 discussion between Axios Communications Strategist & Writer Eleanor Hawkins and Axios HQ CEO Roy Schwartz as they cover the topics top communicators must be ready to address. 

Watch now.

4. 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. 

5. Your 2024 internal comms distribution strategy

Another 2024 discussion that still resonates in 2025. Join Centric Brands’ Blair Aires on how to build a multi-channel strategy that will keep you competitive, no matter your industry. 

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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