The Employee Experience Conference
Aug. 3-5, 2026
Building Trust in Times of Change
- Strengthen the employee experience
- Increase retention
- Build trust in leadership
- Master change comms
- Lead the future of work
In a world full of uncertainty and disruption, today’s workforce looks to their employer for stability. Generational changes, economic shifts, global events and the rapid advancement of generative AI: it’s up to internal communications and HR teams to work together to produce forward-thinking strategies that calm, reassure and motivate their workforce and promise a strong end-to-end employee experience.
Join us Aug. 3-5 for Ragan’s Employee Experience Conference in Nashville for the answers you need, the experiences you won’t forget, and a chance to not just mingle with your peers but learn alongside them.
In two tracks over three days, you’ll be joined by communications and HR leaders from top organizations presenting inspiration alongside informative case studies and interactive opportunities taught by captivating speakers. It’s more than just a conference: it’s a professional development experience and a chance to connect with colleagues in similar boats. Become your company’s leader in employee experience and engagement at this must-attend Ragan event.
BONUS MATERIALS:
- LinkedIn’s Guide to Executive Thought Leadership
- Internal Meeting Handbook and Facilitator Guide Template
- Benchmarking for Internal Communicators
- Guide: How IC can Embrace AI
- Internal Communications Metrics Dashboard
- Internal Change Management Message Template
- Employer Branding Guidebook
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- Change + Crisis Comms: The art of delivering sensitive news while maintaining employee morale while minimizing internal disruption, ensuring psychological safety, and preventing reputational damage.
- Transformation Management: how to carefully navigate your organization’s AI goals across the enterprise and position yourself as a transformation leader.
- What Today’s Employee Wants: How to use employee personas and other initiatives to better understand the motivations, needs and expectations of your generationally and culturally diverse workforce.
- How Comms Bridges Gaps: How to manage internal communication and engagement hurdles in remote and hybrid workplaces through interdepartmental collaboration, thought leadership and employee ambassadors.
- Trust-First Practices: Why trust in CEOs is at an all-time low—and how your organization can beat the curve with thoughtful strategies, clear communications and a focus on the employer value proposition.
- The Metric-Driven Strategies that Work: How to leverage data to demonstrate your team’s contributions to business goals.
- Employer Brand Building: Effective tactics to instill company brand identity and values across all levels, from employees to executive leadership.
- Optimized Onboarding: Best practices for streamlining and personalizing onboarding using AI-driven solutions that ensure employees feel valued from day one.
- Town Halls for Engagement: The science behind a meaningful live experience, whether in-person, remote or hybrid, and how to eliminate digital blinders.
- Intranets and Social Media Platforms: The latest tech, including AI advancements in personalization and sentiment tracking – plus, how to engage both current and prospective employees on external platforms like Glassdoor and LinkedIn.
- Effective Newsletters and Thought Leadership: The content strategy and cadence that works, and how to move beyond the written word and include short video in thought leader strategies.
- Future Leadership & Workforce Innovations: How to prepare for the next generation of leaders by constructing a culture of creativity and learning that supports upskilling and professional growth.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
INTERESTED IN SPEAKING?
Please reach out to Director of Event Programming
Alyssa Smith.
PRICING
Join us for the The Employee Experience Conference.
All registrations include speaker presentation decks and notes taken by the Ragan editorial team.
| PRIORITY | ADVANCED | EARLY BIRD | VIP | REGULAR RATE | |
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| Conference All-Access Passincludes the Pre-Conference Workshops and conference recording | |||||
| 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 | |||||
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Includes pre-conference workshops and conference sessions
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$1,999 | $1,999 | $1,999 | $1,999 | $1,999 |
| Vendor Registration | |||||
| $4,999 | $4,999 | $4,999 | $4,999 | $4,999 | |
Bring your team! Discounted group pricing for 3 or more is available. Contact customer service for more information.
Each registration comes with a personalized "The Employee Experience Conference" Certificate of Completion for attending.REGISTER NOW
Group Discounts
Would you and your team like to attend? Group pricing for 3 or more is available when registering!
RAGAN COUNCIL MEMBER DISCOUNTS
Membership includes free registration passes. Contact Shallon Blackburn for more information on becoming a member.
RAGAN INSIDER DISCOUNTS
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Renaissance Nashville Hotel
611 Commerce St
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 255-8400
Nashville is calling, and we've made it easier than ever to answer, with a special room block rate of $289 for attendees that puts you steps away from the action, the music, and the connections that matter. Act now, the special rate expires July 13. Once you register, you will receive the special link just for attendees to book at the discounted price.
The Renaissance Nashville Hotel is a stylish downtown retreat in the heart of Music City, steps from Broadway and connected to the Fifth + Broadway complex filled with restaurants, shops and live music venues. Just a short walk away, you’ll find iconic attractions like the Ryman Auditorium, Bridgestone Arena and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, with Nashville’s vibrant nightlife and dining scene right outside your door.
RECHARGE, RELAX & HAVE FUN
Experience Live Music on Broadway
Honky-tonks line Lower Broadway, with live music playing all day and night. It’s Nashville’s most iconic scene and a must-see for first-time visitors.
Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame
Explore the artists, stories, and moments that shaped country music. The museum is immersive, modern, and located right downtown.
Tour the Ryman Auditorium
The “Mother Church of Country Music” is one of the city’s most legendary venues. Tour by day or catch a show at night.
Explore the Gulch
This stylish neighborhood features top restaurants, boutiques, and rooftop bars. It’s walkable, lively, and perfect between sessions.
Try Nashville Hot Chicken
Nashville’s signature dish is crispy, spicy, and unforgettable. Choose your heat level carefully.
Walk Centennial Park
Home to a full-scale Parthenon replica, this park offers a peaceful break from downtown. Great for a quick walk or photo stop.
Discover East Nashville
Creative and laid-back, East Nashville is known for great food, local shops, and live music. It’s a favorite with locals.
Visit Music Row
See the studios and record labels behind countless hits. Music Row offers a glimpse into Nashville’s creative engine.
Dig Into Nashville BBQ
From classic smokehouses to modern twists, Nashville’s BBQ scene delivers bold flavors and serious comfort food. Come hungry.
- LinkedIn’s Guide to Executive Thought Leadership
- Internal Meeting Handbook and Facilitator Guide Template
- Benchmarking for Internal Communicators
- Guide: How IC can Embrace AI
- Internal Communications Metrics Dashboard
- Internal Change Management Message Template
- Employer Branding Guidebook
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
If you care about employee wellbeing you need to meet us at this conference!
We’ve designed the program for those in:
- Communications
- Human Resources
- Employee Engagement
- Culture
- DEI
- Finance
- Operations
- Recruiting
- Facilities
- Risk Management
- Health Management Consultant
- Insurance
- Total Rewards
- Employee Experience
WHO ATTENDS
Communications professionals from these organizations have attended the Employee Experience Conference:
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
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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!
I've attended the Ragan Employee Experience Conference both years. The event is run well, and the level of expertise speaking is amazing. I've learned so much and made many great connections through these events.
The mix of attendees, speakers, and sponsors at The Employee Experience Conference was both engaging and impactful to my day-to-day work. I had several takeaways that I was eager to discuss and implement at my own company. Additionally, it was nice to talk with likeminded professionals who are experiencing many of the same challenges, opportunities, and successes as myself.
Going to a Ragan conference is like fitting ten years of networking into two days.
Ragan's Employee Experience Conference was informative and engaging. I left feeling more aware, educated, and equipped to address and advocate for these specific areas within my organization. In addition, I connected with other communicators to share ideas and resources.
This was one of the best conferences I've attended in a long time. The topics were relevant and on-point, the speakers were dynamic and knowledgeable, and the whole atmosphere was buzzing with energy and engagement. I brought a wealth of ideas, initiatives and connections back to my office, and I'm already looking forward to next year's event.
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