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Ragan Unveils Agenda for 2026 Internal Communications Conference at Microsoft Headquarters
Conference to explore AI transformation, employee trust, executive communications and the future of workplace engagement
Chicago, IL (June 10, 2026) — Ragan Communications today announced the agenda for its 2026 Internal Communications Conference, taking place Oct. 13-15 at Microsoft Headquarters in Redmond, Washington, bringing together communications leaders, executives and workplace innovators to address the evolving role of internal communications amid rapid technological and organizational change.
The conference will feature more than 40 sessions, workshops, panels and case studies focused on artificial intelligence, executive communications, employee engagement, measurement, change management and workforce transformation.
The event opens with a full day of interactive workshops covering integrated content strategy, AI-powered communications workflows, storytelling and measurement. Attendees will participate in hands-on exercises designed to help them apply new approaches to content planning, executive messaging and performance measurement. The day will also include an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit to Microsoft’s Garage, where attendees will learn how the company’s renowned hacking culture and Global Hackathon have helped employees transform ideas into products, processes and innovations that drive culture change across the organization.
Additional sessions will examine how communicators can support workforce change initiatives, strengthen executive visibility and navigate emerging challenges related to misinformation, cybersecurity threats and AI-generated content.
Conference programming includes dedicated tracks for employee communications and executive communications professionals.
Featured topics include:
- Agentic AI and the future of internal communications workflows
- Executive communications strategies for newly appointed and transitioning leaders
- Building trust during organizational transformation
- Measuring business impact and communicating value to senior leadership
- Personalizing newsletters, intranet experiences and employee content
- Employee ambassador programs and executive thought leadership
- Crisis communications for cyber incidents, deepfakes and employee safety events
- Reaching frontline, deskless and global workforces
- Employer branding in an era of AI-driven workplace disruption
- Cross-generational mentorship and workforce development
The conference also includes technology showcases, networking events, peer discussion forums and case studies from organizations using communications strategies to drive employee engagement, organizational alignment and business outcomes.
Attendees will hear from communications executives, technology leaders and workplace experts sharing practical insights and real-world examples that can be applied immediately within their organizations.
The Internal Communications Conference is one of Ragan’s flagship events for communications professionals and attracts practitioners from Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, government agencies and global organizations.
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.
