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Ragan Announces Initial Speaker Lineup for 2026 Employee Experience Conference in Nashville
Chicago, IL (May 22, 2026) — Ragan Communications today 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 conference will bring together internal communicators, HR leaders and employee engagement professionals to explore strategies for strengthening workplace culture, leadership communications, employee engagement and the future of work.
The first round of confirmed speakers includes leaders from globally recognized brands and organizations who will share case studies, practical insights and real-world strategies for building stronger employee experiences.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Scott Armstron, Director of Communications, Microsoft
- Sarah Guckert, Senior Director, Communications, Bozzuto
- Kelly Collins, VP, Communications & Community, Macmillan Publishers
- Ryan Poe, Director of Executive Communications, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
- Julie Rosa, Vice President for Communications, Purdue University
- Adam Perrow, Senior Director, Employee Experience, Human Resources, Ally Financial
- Shoshana Leon, Strategic Communications Lead, CSAA Insurance Group
- Tony Kihl, Director of Global Internal Communications, LHH
- Samantha Stark, Founder and Chief Strategist, Phyusion
Additional speakers will be announced in the coming weeks as programming continues to expand.
Conference sessions will cover topics including leadership and manager communications, change management, employee listening, workplace culture, AI in internal communications, frontline employee engagement and measurement strategies.
Attendees will also have opportunities to participate in networking events, interactive workshops and peer-to-peer discussions designed to help communicators build more connected and engaged workplaces.
Click here for more information and to register.
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