Technology Summit
Among business transformations, the quest to unlock greater value from technology continues to disrupt and drive rapid development. From the adoption of artificial intelligence to next-gen platforms, from ethical risks to interdepartmental collaboration, communicators are well-positioned to serve as chief business integrators at key points of change.
Join us at the CLC Technology Summit for 1.5 days of immersive learning where you will:
- Gain practical knowledge to empower your comms team in adding value along new routes, merging lanes and detours in your organization’s tech roadmap.
- Network with peers who can trade insights from their own digital transformation journeys.
- Equip yourselves with leadership skills to steer innovative strategies that create competitive advantages for your organization.
Bonus: Your experience kicks off with a guided bus tour of the SAS work environment that is an important part of the company’s employee experience. From awe-inspiring buildings to incredible sculptures, every element is designed to delight and inspire.
AGENDA
920 SAS Campus Drive | Cary, NC 27513 | Building A
No, it’s not Oz, but the rolling green hills and gorgeous, oversized art will have you thinking you’re not in Kansas anymore! Explore the SAS campus with a guided bus tour, highlighting our LEED-certified buildings, recreational facilities and employee gathering areas. This tour highlights all that fosters an engaging work environment for employees.
Ease into your evening by networking in a relaxed atmosphere where you can also engage with SAS-branded campaign activities and see AI at work. Enjoy refreshments while connecting with industry peers and leaders from SAS and Ragan—fostering relationships that drive innovation and collaboration.
820 SAS Campus Drive | Cary, NC 27513 | Executive Briefing Center, Building C
Communicators and technologists play strategic roles in enabling organizations to balance human connectedness and the future of our digital world as it speeds up and scales out. We’ll start the day with a candid conversation between battle-tested leaders about the skills, technology and business acumen you must have to meet the moments of your organization’s digital transformations—yes, there will be many—and clear the path to future growth.
Empowering customers to make decisions faster and smarter is at the heart of the SAS mission. Now imagine the high-stakes crisis the company faced two years ago as it was hosting its biggest customer event at the Aria Hotel in Las Vegas —when a cyberattack breached the hotel’s reservations and payment systems and shut down computers for 10 days. Go behind the scenes of the SAS crisis response as the communications team joined forces with internal experts across departments to restore trust and uphold its promise of resilience.
This case study focuses on mixternal communications that balances evidence-based narratives with emotional connections for your audience of stakeholders. Let’s explore this shared challenge: How can you make operational communication approachable?
- 10:30-10:45 am – Tech Trends and Through Lines: Ragan’s Communications Benchmark Report x CommTech Survey From increased productivity to elevating the quality of measurement and content production, technology unlocks the potential of communications to drive strategic value. Inform your planning with insights gleaned from 1,000 communicators about investing in technology, their go-to digital tools and platforms for internal and external comms, and more.
- 10:45 am-12 pm – Facilitated group discussions with designated leaders for afternoon share-out
*Curated themes for table topics will include internal community-building (e.g., intranets, internal social networks), email and its enduring marketing appeal, and modern video storytelling, to name a few.
With shortened attention spans and higher thresholds for trust, your audiences demand content they can remember and believe. Whether you are explaining the arcane or introducing the unfamiliar, it will take more than repetition for your stories to stick. Enter video for brand and business ROI. What are the best-in-class tools and practices for story development, content production, media distribution, and measurement?
Technology transformations, along with changes to strategy, corporate structure and workplace culture, can be life-altering events for an organization and its people across every business function, including communications. Learn how to lead your team in concert with colleagues to ease the process of introducing change and minimizing disruptions.
SPEAKERS
This summit is intended for senior-level communicators.
Members of Ragan's Communications Leadership Council have access to free passes.*
FREE*
$995 until May 22
$1,195 regular rate
*Contact the Concierge to receive your free pass. 1 free pass per member organization.
SAS Campus
Building A
920 SAS Campus Drive
Cary, NC 27513
Executive Briefing Center, Building C
820 SAS Campus Drive
Cary, NC 27513
About Ragan Communications Leadership Council:
Ragan’s Communications Leadership Council is a vetted membership group for communications executives. Becoming a member gives you immediate access to an extensive community of senior-level comms leaders who are experiencing the same things as you. Members constantly say what a transformative experience the council has been in for their teams and careers.
Members also benefit from concierge services, two leadership retreats a year, proprietary reports and data like the Annual Benchmark Report, personalized coaching, and training for their entire teams.
CService@Ragan.com or by calling 800-878-5331.
