Employee
Communications & Culture Conference
April 7-9, 2027 | Grand Hyatt
Join us April 7-9, 2027, at the Grand Hyatt Nashville for Ragan's Employee Communications & Culture Conference. This is where communicators sharpen their craft and shape what comes next for the profession.
This year's program tackles the issues defining the field right now: proving the business value of comms when budgets are tight, putting AI agents to work without losing your organization's voice, rebuilding trust through layoffs, reorgs, and shifting return to office policies, and getting the right message to the right person in a world of constant information overload.
You'll leave with tools you can use immediately. Case studies from organizations putting AI to work today. Practical training on building your own agent workflows. Sessions on manager communications and newsletters that actually get read. Interactive exercises led by experts who do this work every day.
The conference floor is where the real work happens too. Trade notes with peers who are solving the same problems. Build relationships that outlast the event. Walk away with a network you can call on all year, not just a folder of slides.
Communicators who lead change get ahead of it. Join us in Nashville, April 7-9, 2027, to sharpen your strategy, build your skills, and connect with the people facing the same challenges you are.
TOP THINGS YOU’LL LEARN
- Move past AI basics into agent powered workflows.
- Future proof your comms strategy.
- Prove your impact with real metrics.
- Build business fluency that gets you a seat in the room.
- Navigate crises as they unfold in real time.
- Build a culture people actually want to work in.
- Create communications that cut through the noise.
- Lead transformation instead of reacting to it.
- And more!
SPEAKERS
INTERESTED IN SPEAKING?
Please reach out to Senior Director of Event Programming
Alyssa Smith.
PRICING
Join us for the Employee Communications & Culture Conference:
| PRIORITY | ADVANCED | EARLY BIRD | VIP | REGULAR RATE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conference All-Access Pass(includes pre-conference workshops, conference sessions, conference recording, presentation slides, networking) | |||||
| Standard | $3,495 | $3,595 | $3,695 | $3,795 | $3,895 |
| Nonprofit/Gov/Edu | $3,395 | $3,495 | $3,595 | $3,695 | $3,795 |
| Ragan Insider | $3,345 | $3,445 | $3,545 | $3,645 | $3,745 |
| Conference Registration - Individual | |||||
| Standard | $3,095 | $3,195 | $3,295 | $3,395 | $3,495 |
| Nonprofit/Gov/Edu | $2,995 | $3,095 | $3,195 | $3,295 | $3,395 |
| Ragan Insider | $2,945 | $3,045 | $3,145 | $3,245 | $3,345 |
| Conference Recording On Demand | |||||
| Includes pre-conference workshops and conference sessions | $1999 | $1999 | $1999 | $1999 | $1999 |
Bring your team! Discounted group pricing for 3 or more is available. Contact customer service for more information.
Group Discounts
Would you and your team like to attend? Group pricing for 3 or more is available when going through the registration process!
RAGAN COUNCIL MEMBER DISCOUNTS
Membership includes free registration passes. Contact Shallon Blackburn for more information on becoming a member.
RAGAN INSIDER DISCOUNTS
Insiders save on all Ragan events. Not a Ragan Insider? You can become one during registration for this event!
EXPERIENCE NASHVILLE
Conference Venue Information:
Grand Hyatt Nashville
1000 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
Meet in the heart of Music City.
The 2027 Employee Communications & Culture Conference will take place at the Grand Hyatt Nashville, a modern downtown destination located on Broadway near The Gulch, Midtown and some of the city’s best dining, music and attractions.
Between sessions, connect with fellow communicators over dinner, take in panoramic city views from one of Nashville’s highest rooftop bars or recharge at the hotel’s rooftop pool and spa. With seven dining and beverage experiences on-site and the energy of Music City just steps away, the Grand Hyatt offers an ideal setting to learn, build relationships and enjoy Nashville.
Why Attend in 2027
- AI is rewriting how organizations talk to their own employees.
- Trust is harder to earn — and easier to lose — amid constant change.
- Employees expect personalized, authentic communication, not mass memos.
- Manager communications are under more pressure to align teams and drive results.
- Frontline and deskless workers are still being left out of the conversation.
- Communicators are being asked to prove ROI, not just produce content.
- Join the industry's leading internal communicators to learn what's working now and what's coming next.
Why professionals attend every year
- Stay ahead of AI and agentic workflows in internal comms
- Learn practical frameworks for manager and change communications
- Build measurement strategies that prove impact to leadership
- Benchmark against peers across industries
- Develop stronger business fluency and executive presence
- Build lasting connections with fellow communicators
- Bring home tools and templates to use immediately
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
If you communicate with employees, shape workplace culture or help people navigate change, this conference is for you.
- Internal & Employee Communications
- Executive & Leadership Communications
- Employee Engagement & Experience
- Corporate Communications
- Culture & Employer Brand
- Change & Transformation Communications
- Human Resources & People Teams
- Frontline & Workforce Communications
- Learning & Development
- AI Adoption & Change Management
- Communications Strategy & Measurement
- Public Relations & Corporate Affairs
Whether you lead a communications function, manage a small team or are building your expertise, you’ll leave with practical strategies, new ideas and a community of peers facing many of the same challenges.
WHO ATTENDS
You’ll be in good company.
Communications professionals from leading organizations across industries come together to learn, connect and share what’s working.
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Want to become a sponsor? Get in touch with our team to discuss sponsorship opportunities.
WONDERING IF YOU SHOULD ATTEND?
Here’s what past attendees are saying about Ragan and PR Daily Events!
There is nothing quite like this conference! In terms of speakers, topics, and networking opportunities, there's no better Internal Communications learning experience than this.
This conference covers key topics in our industry, and has great value whether you are early career or a senior leader.
The Ragan Employee Communications and Culture Conference was worth every penny and every minute. I left with so many new ideas and statistics to justify my new ideas. Creating actionable items out of a conference is a near immediate ROI. I will absolutely be back!
Attending Ragan's Employee Communications & Culture Conference in Boston was an excellent experience and well worth the investment. This was my first time participating in a Ragan event, and I left with practical insights, new connections, and a clearer perspective on the challenges facing communicators today. Every session I attended provided something I could bring back to my team, whether it was a new approach, a pracitcal tool, or a fresh way of thinking about familiar challenges. I would recommend it to any communicator looking to grow their skills, broaden their network, and return to their organization with ideas they can put into practice right away.
Ragan brings the right people, passion and problems together in one place, creating a conference where everyone leaves with something new for the workplace or someone new for their network.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Employee Communications & Culture Conference?
The Employee Communications & Culture Conference is Ragan Communications' annual event for internal communicators, employee engagement leaders and culture builders. It brings together practitioners from leading global brands and organizations across industries for two-plus days of sessions on AI adoption, manager communications, change and crisis comms, measurement and employer branding.
When and where is the Employee Communications & Culture Conference 2027?
The 2027 conference takes place April 7–9 at the Grand Hyatt Nashville, located at 1000 Broadway in downtown Nashville, near The Gulch and Midtown.
Who should attend?
The conference is built for anyone who communicates with employees, shapes workplace culture or helps people navigate change. That includes internal and employee communications professionals, executive and leadership communications teams, employee engagement and experience leaders, corporate communications and culture/employer brand teams, HR and people teams, frontline and workforce communicators, and L&D and AI adoption leads. Sessions serve both solo communicators and enterprise teams.
What topics does the conference cover?
Sessions cover AI and agentic workflows for internal comms, manager communications, measurement and ROI, change and crisis communications, employer branding and storytelling, business fluency for comms teams, and reaching frontline and deskless employees. The agenda includes keynotes, workshops, panels, case studies and peer-to-peer discussions across pre-conference and two main conference days.
How much does it cost to attend?
Pricing depends on pass type and registration timing. An All-Access Pass (which includes pre-conference workshops, conference sessions, session recordings and presentation slides) starts at $3,495 for Priority pricing, with Nonprofit/Gov/Edu and Ragan Insider rates available at a discount. Individual conference registration and an on-demand recording option are also available. Registering earlier secures lower pricing before rates increase.
Is group or discounted pricing available?
Yes. Discounted group pricing is available for teams of three or more. Ragan Insiders and Ragan Communications Leadership Council members also receive discounted or complimentary registration — Council membership includes free registration passes.
Can I attend virtually or watch sessions later?
Yes. A Conference Recording On Demand pass is available, which includes access to pre-conference workshop and conference session recordings for those who can't attend in person.
Will I get access to presentation slides and recordings after the event?
Yes. All-Access Pass holders receive the conference recording, speaker presentation slides and post-event bonus content, in addition to attending live sessions and workshops.
How do I register?
You can register directly through the conference registration page. Early registration secures the lowest available pricing before rates move up through Priority, Advanced, Early Bird, VIP and Regular Rate tiers.
Who do I contact with questions?
For registration, sponsorship or speaker questions about Ragan's Employee Communications & Culture Conference, please contact the appropriate member of our team:
Registration: Contact Shallon Blackburn, Director of Client Services
Sponsorship opportunities: Hannah Lavelle, Executive Director of Sales
Programming and speaking inquiries: Alyssa Smith, Senior Director of Event Programming
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