October 18-20, 2026
Orlando, Florida

What We’re Looking For

Impact That Matters

Show results-driven strategies with measurable outcomes that solve real organizational challenges from reputation and risk management to crisis response, stakeholder engagement, and brand positioning.

Fresh, Forward-Thinking Ideas

Bring bold perspectives that challenge the status quo and reflect emerging trends shaping the future of PR and communications.

Engaging by Design

From panels and fireside chats to interviews and hands-on sessions, we welcome a variety of formats. Show us how you’ll actively involve the audience while delivering meaningful, high-value insights.

Actionable Takeaways

Equip participants with practical strategies they can apply immediately, leaving them inspired and ready to act.

Keep It Focused

• Submit no more than two proposals for consideration.
• Limit of four presenters total, including the moderator.

Presentations should fit in one of the following conference learning tracks:

1. Data & Measurement
   Analytics and large-volume data to optimize the performance of your campaigns and demonstrate the fully integrated decision-making of your communication strategies for ongoing efficiency.
   
   
2. Digital Communications
   Technical skills across the digital communication landscape, concentrated on interests within branding, social media and content strategy to leverage a variety of digital tools through evolving channels and platforms geared to appeal to different audiences.
   
   
3. Emerging Trends & Technology
   Focuses on the latest innovations, tools and disruptors that are reshaping and revolutionizing how organizations engage with their audiences, measure the effectiveness of campaigns, develop and distribute content, manage reputation, handle crisis communications and continue to impact society.
   
   
4. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
   Best practices and training that highlight an organizational approach to initiatives that can positively impact society and deliver environmental and social benefits.
   
   
5. Leadership & Management
   Best practices in leadership innovation and inspiration, management skills development, team building, workplace infrastructure, conflict resolution and mentoring.
   
   
6. Marketing Communications
   Strategic approaches utilizing content marketing tactics for diverse communication across Paid, Earned, Shared and Owned platforms to prove ROI, enhance campaign effectiveness, and achieve objectives.
   
   
7. Reputation & Crisis Management
   Communication strategies, case studies and resources with advanced perspectives in reputation management, as well as crisis communication, via defined approaches for developing programs to leverage the success of your organization.
   
   
8. Special Interests
   Methods to address the needs of specific audiences and topics such as ethics, DE&I, global business and education, plus guidance on Accreditation.
   
   
9. Tools & Techniques
   Skill-building training for messaging, writing, relationship building, pitching, word of mouth, speechwriting, and storytelling tools and techniques.