Press Releases

Ragan Communications has announced the return of its AI Horizons Conference, taking place Feb. 1-3, 2027, in Carlsbad, California. The three-day event will help communications, marketing and PR leaders move beyond AI experimentation and toward strategic, scalable implementation. Sessions will cover AI-powered workflows, content operations, governance, reputation, internal communications, crisis response and measurement, with practical frameworks and real-world strategies attendees can apply within their organizations.

Ragan Communications has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies for the second consecutive year. Ragan ranked No. 2800, improving on its 2025 ranking, with 113% revenue growth over three years. The recognition reflects continued growth across Ragan’s events, membership programs, professional training and awards, as well as its longstanding commitment to serving the communications community.

Honorees will be celebrated on October 22 at the Yale Club in New York City. See who made this year’s list.

The annual awards program honors outstanding internal communications, employee engagement, employee experience and workplace culture work. Finalists will be recognized, and winners announced, at a live event in spring 2027. Learn more and submit your entries by October 9.

Ragan Communications has announced the initial speaker lineup for its 2026 Future of Communications Conference, taking place Nov. 11-13 in Austin during Communications Week. The conference will bring together communications leaders from organizations including IBM, Reddit, Samsung Electronics America, United Airlines and State Farm to share practical strategies on AI, reputation management, executive communications, brand trust and the future of the profession. Attendees will gain actionable insights, connect with peers across industries and explore the technologies and trends shaping the next generation of communications, with additional speakers to be announced in the coming weeks.

Ragan Communications has announced the initial speaker lineup for its 2026 Internal Communications Conference, taking place Oct. 13-15 at Microsoft Headquarters in Redmond, Washington. The conference will feature communications leaders from Microsoft, Hasbro, Nemours Children’s Health, The Trevor Project and other leading organizations sharing practical strategies on AI, employee engagement, executive communications, organizational change and measuring business impact. Additional speakers and sessions will be announced throughout the summer.

The program honors the campaigns, teams, agencies and communications professionals behind outstanding PR work. Winners will be announced live on Dec. 2 at City Winery in New York City. Learn more and enter.

Its list recognizes HR technology companies helping organizations improve employee experience, engagement, recruitment, retention and workplace communication. See who made this year’s list.

Winners across three leading awards programs were recognized live at City Winery in New York City. Learn more about this year’s winners.

Ragan’s 2026 State of AI & Communications Market Study showed about 75% of communications teams reported using AI regularly but only 20% state AI is embedded into team workflows and organizational strategy. Built by Ragan and Phyusion, the AI team assessment was designed to identify adoption gaps, and provide a roadmap for responsible team implementation. Comms and marketing teams can identify gaps in AI capabilities by taking the free assessment.

Organizations, agencies and teams will be honored during a live luncheon celebration on September 30 at The Yale Club in New York City. See who made this year’s shortlist.

Prestigious program honors women leaders in PR, media relations, executive communications, internal communications and more. Learn more and submit nominations.

Ragan Communications announced that Dr. Sydney M. Savion, Vice Chancellor for People, Culture and Belonging at Vanderbilt University, will serve as a featured speaker at the Employee Experience Conference in Nashville, Aug. 3-5, 2026. In her opening-day fireside chat, “Resilience Through Disruption: The Human Skills That Matter in the AI Era,” Savion will explore how organizations can build trust, strengthen resilience and prepare employees for ongoing technological change. Drawing on her experience leading workforce strategy at Vanderbilt and previous executive roles at Google, Dell Technologies and other global organizations, Savion will share insights on the workforce trends, human skills and leadership approaches needed to thrive in an AI-driven future.

Ragan Communications has announced the agenda for its 2026 Internal Communications Conference, taking place Oct. 13–15 at Microsoft Headquarters in Redmond, Washington. The event will bring together communications leaders to explore the impact of AI, employee trust, executive communications, workforce transformation and organizational change through more than 40 sessions, workshops and case studies. Highlights include hands-on workshops, an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Microsoft’s Garage innovation hub, and practical discussions on topics ranging from agentic AI and executive communications to crisis response, employee engagement and measurement. The conference is designed to equip communicators with actionable strategies and real-world insights they can immediately apply within their organizations.

Its annual award program recognizes the organizations, teams and professionals whose work is strengthening workplace culture, employee experience and people-first leadership, while honoring two Hall of Fame leaders whose careers have made a lasting impact on the HR profession. Learn about this year’s winners.

The recognition program honors communicators, marketers, teams and organizations using AI to create measurable impact. Learn more and submit your work.

Companies, nonprofits, agencies and organizations will be honored during a live luncheon celebration on September 30 at the Yale Club in New York City. See who made this year’s shortlist.

Ragan Communications has announced the agenda for its Future of Communications Conference 2026, taking place Nov. 11-13 in Austin, Texas. The conference will bring together communications leaders to explore AI, reputation management, employee trust and organizational change through workshops, case studies and discussions designed to help professionals navigate the rapidly evolving communications landscape.

Ragan Communications has announced the initial speaker lineup for its 2026 Employee Experience Conference, taking place Aug. 3-5 at the Grand Hyatt Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee. The event will bring together internal communicators, HR leaders and employee engagement professionals to explore workplace culture, leadership communications, employee engagement and the future of work. Confirmed speakers include leaders from Microsoft, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Purdue University, Ally Financial and more. Sessions will focus on topics such as change management, AI in internal communications, frontline engagement and employee listening, alongside networking opportunities, workshops and peer discussions. Additional speakers and programming details will be announced in the coming weeks.

Ragan Communications has announced the 2026 speaker lineup for its Leadership Retreat & Summit for Women, taking place Sept. 23–25 in Paradise Valley, Arizona. The intimate retreat brings together leaders across communications, AI, executive coaching, storytelling and business strategy for 2.5 days of leadership development, networking and wellness experiences. Featured speakers include executives from Mars, IBM and Dell Technologies, alongside renowned coaches, entrepreneurs and industry leaders. Attendance is capped at 60 participants to foster meaningful connection and peer learning.