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Ragan Announces Agenda for Future of Communications Conference 2026
Conference to explore AI disruption, reputation management, employee trust and the future of communications leadership
Chicago, IL (June 1, 2026) — Ragan Communications today announced the agenda for its Future of Communications Conference, taking place Nov. 11-13 in Austin, Texas. The event will bring together communications, PR, marketing and internal communications leaders to explore how artificial intelligence, workplace transformation and evolving audience expectations are reshaping the profession.
The conference features hands-on workshops, case studies, panel discussions and networking opportunities designed to help communicators navigate an increasingly complex landscape shaped by AI, reputation risk, workforce disruption and changing media ecosystems.
This year’s program tackles some of the most pressing issues facing communications leaders, including AI-powered search and discoverability, misinformation and crisis response, executive influence, employee trust, organizational change and the growing role of communications in business strategy.
The conference opens Nov. 11 with interactive workshops focused on crisis preparedness in the era of deepfakes and synthetic media, narrative control in AI search environments, building AI-fluent communications teams and maintaining authenticity in AI-assisted content creation.
Additional agenda highlights include:
- Strategies for improving visibility and reputation in AI-powered search environments through GEO and AEO
- Sessions on misinformation, social media crises and reputational threats in an era of viral content and synthetic media
- New approaches to executive communications across LinkedIn, podcasts, video and emerging digital channels
- Discussions on employee trust, change fatigue and workplace adaptation during periods of continuous disruption
- Case studies on employee ambassador programs and the growing influence of employee-generated content
- Insights into agentic AI workflows, AI governance and the future of communications operations
- Conversations about the intersection of communications, people teams and technology leaders during organizational transformation
- Measurement frameworks and business-focused strategies for demonstrating communications impact and defending budget
Featured sessions include “Winning the Algorithm: Narrative Control in AI Search and Social Feeds,” “The New Power Triangle: Comms, People and Technology,” “The AI-Resilient Comms Team: Leading Through Disruption,” “The New Reputation Economy: Why GEO Discoverability Now Matters More Than Reach” and “Gen Z vs. AI: What the NexGen Workforce Is Looking For.”
The agenda includes dedicated tracks for both internal and external communicators, along with tech showcases, peer networking opportunities and interactive discussions designed to foster practical learning and professional connection.
The Future of Communications Conference is designed for professionals looking to understand how emerging technologies, shifting workforce expectations and changing stakeholder behaviors are influencing reputation, trust and organizational success.
Click here for more information and to register.
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Ragan Communications has been delivering trusted news, training and intelligence for more than 60 years to internal and external communicators, HR professionals and business leaders. Its daily news sites, PRDaily.com and Ragan.com, are read by more than 600,000 internal and external communicators monthly. Ragan’s Communications Leadership Council is one of the fastest-growing membership groups for communications executives, and its conferences, webinars and workshops are attended by more than 5,000 communicators a year. Ragan Training is the leading learning portal among communicators, offering more than 800 hours of training and development for communicators. Ragan is also the producer of Communications Week, which is held each November. Headquartered in Chicago, with team members spanning the country and loyal customers worldwide. Visit us at ragan.com.
