Ragan Internal Communications Conference 2024 | Ragan Communications and PR Daily | 16 October 2024 | Microsoft Headquarters, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052, USA

Internal comms and your role in it are undergoing a radical transformation. That’s why this three-day learning experience is designed to equip you with strategies and skills needed to adapt and achieve at a time when AI, channel fatigue and lack of leadership buy-in are at the forefront of our imaginations—and worries.

Join hundreds of your peers at the prestigious Microsoft HQ and bid farewell to those concerns. Instead, embrace solutions guaranteed to help you craft engaging messaging for employees craving authenticity in an era of disinformation, deep fakes and cut-and-paste communications.

Register now to secure your spot not only at this event but also your “seat at the C-suite table.” Our inspiring keynoters and expert presenters will give you the keys you need to unlock the secrets of a thriving culture in today’s accelerated, hybrid workplace while asserting your vision, voice and value to leadership.

What You'll Learn
• Strategic Leadership: The “7 Essential Skills” of valued strategic C-suite counselors.
• Organizational Impact: Navigating org charts and building interdepartmental alliances.
• AI Integration: Harnessing AI to boost efficiencies and employee experiences.
• RTO Solutions: A C-Suite tell-all with case studies, KPIs and examples of what works.
• Brand Storytelling: Incorporating stories into everything from newsletters to speeches.
• New Content Channels: Best channels, cadence, content types and KPIs for engagement.
• Internal Comms Toolbox: Updates on email, intranets, newsletters, townhalls, collaboration suites and more.
• Thought Leadership on Social Media: Driving messages with SMEs and execs.
• Winning Workplace Cultures: Examples and templates for a purpose-driven workplace.
• Best Employer Brands: Innovative strategies for attracting and retaining top talent.
• Measurement Matters: Essential tools, dashboards and KPIs to drive change.
• Irresistible EX: Six phases of employee experience to maximize engagement and retention.
• DEIB 3.0: New methods for embedding diversity, engagement, inclusion and belonging.
• Change + Crisis Comms: Helping your teams thrive amid transitions, layoffs and crises.
• The Future of Work: Insights on remote work, AV/RV, AI, the “unInternet” and more.
• + Workshops on brand storytelling, becoming a strategic advisor, measuring manager comms and more—plus exclusive networking experiences throughout the conference.

Top reasons to attend
• You’ll reach your potential at this event with these keys to internal comms success:
• Leading with Strategic Skills
• Elevating Organizational Impact
• Advancing AI Integration
• Driving RTO Solutions
• Empowering Brand Storytelling
• Revolutionizing Content Channels
• Spearheading Thought Leadership
• Harnessing Winning Workplace Cultures
• Implementing Employer Branding
• Proving ROI with Measurement Strategies

Who Should Attend?
You should attend if you spend at least a quarter of your time in any of these areas:
• Corporate Communication
• Employee Communications
• Executive Communications
• Manager Communications
• Brand Journalism
• Content Creation
• Social Media
• Storytelling
• Writing and Editing
• AI Integration

2024 Speakers

Samantha Roth
Vice President, Communications, National Football League (NFL)

Ashlee V. Davidson
Vice President, Communications, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control

Frank X. Shaw
Chief Communications Officer, Microsoft

Andrea Whitney
Chief Communications and Impact Officer, Yum! Brands Inc.

Linda Mills
Chief Communications Officer, Clorox Company

Dr. Kalahn Taylor-Clark, PhD, MPH
Social Business Innovation, Merck Pharmaceuticals

"Dr. G" (Deborah Gilboa, MD)
Author, Keynoter, Resilience Expert

Bradley Akubuiro
Partner, Bully Pulpit International

Tina McCorkindale, Ph.D., APR
President and CEO, Institute for Public Relations

Amira Barger
Executive Vice President, Global Head of DEI Advisory, Edelman

Jayli Barkley
District Attorney Information Specialist, Communications Division, Riverside County District Attorney’s Office

Ted Birkhahn
Managing Director, Vested

Barbara Booras
Senior Customer Community Manager, Workvivo

Vanessa Charles
U.S. Communications Director, Takeda

Elizabeth Clements
Vice President, University Communications, DePaul University

Maggie Darsow
Senior Vice President, Employee Engagement Strategy, Zeno Group

Jenny DeVaughn
VP, Internal Communications, ADP

Susie Decker
Senior Manager of Internal Communications, Thumbtack

Olivia K. Fajardo
Director of Research, Institute for Public Relations (IPR)

Jay Graff
Director of Digital Associate Experience, JM Family Enterprises

Kristin Graham
Comms Leader & Facilitator, Unlock the Brain

Jenna Greco
Director of Communications & Culture, Power Design

Steven Gregoire
Business Development Executive, PoliteMail

Carla Guest
Senior Communications Manager, Siemens Energy

Kate Hardin
Executive Vice President, rf.engage U.S. and Corporate Healthcare, Ruder Finn

Jennifer Hawton
Public Relations and Executive Communications Manager, PEMCO Insurance

Miranda Head
Head of Community Management, LinkedIn

Ginny Inman
Senior Communications Specialist, SAS

Emily Inverso
Head of Content and Communication Strategy, Axios HQ

Assaf Kedem
Head of Internal Communications and Content, Global Banking, BNP Paribas

Kristy Lapidus
Director of Digital Culture, Gagen MacDonald

Chelsey Louzeiro
Senior Internal Communications Manager, Heifer International

Lindsey Grays, MSBA
Communications Officer, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Paul Mayer
Director of Enterprise Internal Communications, The Home Depot

Jason McCree
Executive Director, Executive Communications, Merck Pharmaceuticals

Allison Michels
Senior Program Manager, Viva Engage, Microsoft

Tracey Miller
Senior Director of People Experience, STG Logistics

Amy Morris
Director of Employee & Executive Communications and Employer Brand, Microsoft

Trish Nicolas
Vice President of Corporate Communications, Verint

Media Oakes
Director of Communications & Public Relations, Calumet

Ashleigh Pollart
Manager of Communications, The Hershey Company

Daviera Powell
Sr. Manager, Internal Communications, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Susan Rehm
Director of Talent Development & Employee Communications, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation

Miri Rodriguez
Senior Storyteller, Author "Brand Storytelling", Microsoft

John Rost
Content Marketing Director, Workshop

Gemma Saint
Director, Swoop Analytics

Sarah Shahrabani
Senior Manager, Communications & Reputation Management, Microsoft

Rotem Slupski
Head of Internal Communications, Sheba Medical Center

Hilary Sparrow
Employee Engagement and Internal Communications Leader, Amazon

Sabrina Steele
Executive Director of Corporate Affairs and Communications, The Aerospace Corporation

Lindsay Powers Tiernan
Senior Communications Manager, Global Employee and Executive Communications, Microsoft

Tejas Todate
Chief Technology Officer and Head of AI, Ruder Finn

Andy Tolton
VP of Marketing, MangoApps

Billy Volpone
Senior Sales Engineer, LumApps

Amber Walcker
Founder, Sole Proprietor, Amber Walcker Consulting

Alexandra West
Senior Director, Leadership, Family & Change Communications, Mars, Inc.

Frank Wolf
Co-Founder and CSO, Staffbase

Lisa Worthington
Senior Director of Internal Communications & Platforms, T-Mobile

2024 Sponsors

PLATINUM SPONSORS:
• Axios HQ
• MangoApps
• Staffbase
• Workvivo
• Appspace
• Blink
• Contact Monkey
• Fresh
• Habanero
• Haiilo
• AIBC
• Interact
• Institute for Public Relations
• Microsoft
• Nectar
• Lumapps
• PlayPlay
• PoliteMail
• Poppulo
• Proze.io
• Social Edge
• Swoop
• Workshop
• RCG
• Communications Leadership Council
• Employee Communications Awards
• Workplace Wellness Awards