The #1 Top-Rated Conference for AI-driven Communication Transformation!
Welcome to AI for Communications! Explore the exciting world of AI-driven communication, where innovation, efficiency, and collaboration redefine the way you work. Unlock AI’s potential to transform your organization’s communication strategies today!
About This AI for Communications Event
Attend this conference designed for communications professionals to stay up to date on how others are using AI to create more efficient, engaging and better communications.
Gain Invaluable Knowledge and Connect with Peers at The Forefront of using AI for better and more engaging communications. You will hear practical advice from your communications peers, including how to:
Design and implement effective internal communications for diverse workforces, including remote and offline employees
Leverage technology to enhance engagement across geographically dispersed teams
Craft impactful messages that captivate and retain attention
Analyze communication effectiveness using data to refine strategies continuously
Address common barriers such as language differences in global communication
Promote transparency and foster a culture of open dialogue within organizations
Benchmark your strategies against industry best practices and standards
Streamline workflows and improve efficiencies by integrating AI tools into communication processes, from content creation to feedback management.
Navigate ethics and legalities surrounding AI use, including data privacy, bias prevention, and compliance with regulations.
Empower employees with AI training to build confidence, foster adoption, and maximize the benefits of AI-powered tools in the workplace.
Hear what past attendees had to say:
There were good actionable takeaways from a variety of different fields.
Past Event Attendee
I liked hearing tangentially about the many ways in which various presenters are using AI; the conversation around balancing privacy and legal issues while accepting that adoption is growing and we may not have a choice about using it was very informative.
Past AI for Communications Event Attendee
Great balance of networking and topics.
Past Event Attendee
Benefits Of The 3-Day Pass
Maximize your time by signing up for our Pre-Conference Workshops on Tuesday, June 3, 2025!
Interactive Pre-Conference Workshops are led by thought leaders and experts on using AI for internal communication efforts.
Each small group workshop will prepare you for the conference the next day, provide you with practical answers to questions that keep you up at night, and inspire you to creatively tackle your most pressing internal communications challenges.
“I enjoyed the smaller group, collaborative format. Being able to share ideas at the smaller tables and was particularly valuable!” – Workshop Attendee
Who Should Attend
This conference is designed especially for mid to senior-level professionals and their teams responsible for shaping and executing their organization’s communications strategy for internal communications audiences, including these job titles and functions:
Employee Communications
Internal Communications
Corporate Communications
Employee Engagement
Global Communications
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Human Resources
Social Media
Change Management
Corporate Intranets
Digital Communications
Corporate Affairs
Employee Experience
Internal Branding
Employer Branding
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Benefits Of Attending This ALI Conference
Learn from a diverse group of communicators, employee experience specialists, consultants, and technologists about integrating AI into your communication strategies.
Engage with leading AI experts to tackle your most pressing questions and challenges in corporate and internal communications.
Participate in hands-on sessions to solve common challenges in AI integration, enhance communication workflows, explore ethical considerations, exchange best practices in data-driven strategies, and foster meaningful professional connections.
Earn a Certificate of Attendance for CEUs to showcase your commitment to professional growth.
Build cross-industry connections with peers who share similar challenges and opportunities in adopting AI.
Enjoy post-conference networking opportunities, including access to an attendee LinkedIn list to maintain and grow your network.
Need Leadership Approval?
Attending a conference, workshop, training, or seminar is the perfect way to gain new knowledge, meet like-minded professionals, expand your skillset, and expose yourself to new perspectives in your field. However, while you may see the benefits of attending an event, getting the “thumbs up” from management may take a bit of convincing.
Pre-Conference Workshops: Find Out Why ALI Workshops Are Consistently Rated As Valuable Time Spent! - 06/03/2025
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Continental Breakfast, Coffee & Registration
Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea and continental breakfast as you meet your workshop leader and fellow attendees. Stop by the registration desk to sign-in and pick up your materials for the next 3 days. We'll kick things off at 9:30!
9:30 am - 9:45 am
Workshop A: Crafting a Human-Centric Internal Communications Strategy in the Age of AI
As AI transforms internal communications, how can organizations ensure that technology enhances—rather than replaces—human connection? This workshop will provide a strategic framework for integrating AI into internal communications while keeping employees engaged and informed.
Attendees will learn:
A rapid approach to developing AI-powered communication strategies and plans
How to collaborate with AI while maintaining a human-centric approach
Techniques for visualizing complex AI-driven communication workflows
New ways to use AI to engage and support remote and hybrid teams
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Morning Refreshments & Networking Break
Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and other refreshments as you network with your peers as we switch over to the next workshop
11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Workshop B: 5 Tips for Implementing Effective Change Management: Driving Habit-Forming Adoption of Microsoft Copilot
Timothy Boettcher, Senior Vice President, Head of GTM Strategy North America | AvePoint
Microsoft Copilot promises transformative productivity, automation, and AI-driven insights, but realizing these benefits at scale across large teams depends on more than just deployment; it requires behavioral change. How do you move beyond initial excitement and curiosity to lasting adoption?
Drawing from experience leading large-scale modern-work transformations across global organizations, we will explore five key strategies for embedding Copilot and AI into daily workflows. From overcoming resistance and designing habit loops to reinforcing adoption through measurement and feedback, we’ll focus on practical steps that ensure Copilot and other AI tools become an integral part of how teams work, and not "just another tool."
You will leave with actionable guidance to:
Drive effective change management
Create momentum
Sustain AI-powered productivity gains across your organization
Whether you're leading an enterprise-wide rollout with Copilot or other generative AI software, this session will provide the insights needed to make adoption stick.
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Lunch On Your Own, But Not Alone—Reservations Are Booked!
Reservations have been made at a number of local restaurants. Don't miss this opportunity to have lunch with your peers at a local San Francisco hot spot!
1:45 pm - 3:00 pm
Workshop C: Leveraging AI for Earned Media Amplification
Tiffany Guarnaccia, CEO & Founder | Kite Hill
As the media environment continues to fragment and consumers’ trust waxes and wanes, how can CMOs, PR departments and communications leads leverage AI to prove the value of earned coverage and maximize their earned media spend? In this session, we’ll break down the earned media amplification process and showcase how AI creates efficiencies.
You’ll learn how to:
Integrate AI into your earned media amplification workflow
Generate creative ideas for content across channels
Leverage earned media wins and amplify on owned channels and social media via strategic paid amplification
Drive more measurable results from earned media efforts
We’ll also cover typical pitfalls in this process:
While AI can enhance our communication, it's crucial to maintain authenticity and build genuine relationships. We'll discuss how to strike the right balance.
Measure what you manage! Media is evolving so your earned media program should be too. Don’t leverage the same old KPIs and measurement metrics.
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Afternoon Refreshments & Stretch Break
Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and other refreshments as you network with your peers as we switch over to the next workshop
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Workshop D: Communicators as Architects: Elevating human excellence in a growing AI landscape
Molly Soto, Vice President | Ruder Finn
Before any magnificent structure rises, architects envision what it could be – they see beyond current limitations to create spaces where people thrive. In today’s rapidly evolving AI-powered communications landscape, communicators must become architects – designing plans for themselves and employees where human creativity, connection and confidence rise from among the AI bots. This transformative workshop explores how efficiently using and empowering others to use AI allows us to better blueprint the spaces where humanity shines, building confidence and engagement through change. Through collaborative challenges, participants will craft communication ideas and solutions that leverage AI capabilities while creating room for human elements to breathe uniqueness into every message.
You will:
Develop an “AI Vision” for your team that transforms how your organization views human communication skills in this new era, positioning your team as leaders of AI efforts
Design your "Communications Blueprint" that maps where human creativity should lead and where AI tools provide structural support
Master communications techniques for leading teams through the architectural phases of AI integration: from the foundation up
4:30 pm - 4:45 pm
Close Of Workshops
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Networking Reception for Workshop Attendees, Speakers & Sponsors @ Venue Bar
Cheers to a great day full of content!
Join us in the hotel lobby main bar for complimentary drinks and networking with your peers.
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Dinner With A Group—Reservations Have Been Made To Take In The Sights Of San Francisco
First time in San Francisco? Want to get out of the hotel? Meet your peers in the lobby at 6:00. You'll be heading out to dinner at a local hot spot as you take in the sights of the city.
Day 1: General Session - 06/04/2025
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Registration: Badges, Breakfast, & Beverages + Visit Your Sponsors
Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea and continental breakfast as you meet your fellow attendees. Sign-in, pick up your materials and enjoy a continental breakfast before we start the day. Be sure to stop by and visit your sponsors!
Mastering the Art of AI: Crafting Effective Prompts and Driving Employee Adoption
Shel Holtz, SCMP, Sr. Director of Communications | Webcor
Learn how Webcor introduced generative AI tools to employees. This session will cover the key steps in demystifying AI and ensuring its effective integration into daily workflows. We'll explore how internal communicators can play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between technology and employees, facilitating a smooth and empowering transition to AI-powered tools.
You will learn:
How to craft clear, engaging internal communications that simplify complex AI concepts for employees.
Effective strategies for fostering AI literacy and building excitement for AI adoption through pilot programs.
Techniques for developing clear, actionable prompts, enabling users to unlock AI’s full potential.
Best practices for addressing employee concerns, ensuring transparency, and aligning AI integration with organizational goals.
10:05 am - 10:40 am
Balancing Risk, Resistance, and Readiness: Integrating AI in a High-Stakes, Human-Centered Environment
Cyril Manning, Executive Director, Advancement Communications | University of California, San Francisco
Operating at the intersection of academia, healthcare, and fundraising, our institution handles sensitive and protected data and faces unique challenges in adopting AI. With minimal institutional guidance, our 200-person division has had to navigate its own path forward while balancing risk, compliance, and opportunity. This case study explores the journey of integrating an internal LLM platform—less powerful than consumer-facing alternatives—into a communications team deeply concerned by the impact AI is already having on creative professions.
From defining 6 guiding principles for appropriate AI use to addressing ethical considerations to what’s at risk of being lost by the “lazy” use of AI tools, this session will detail how we are building internal buy-in, supporting skill development, and aligning our team around the values of human judgment and accountability. Attendees will learn how to set thoughtful adoption targets, frame AI as a creativity partner, and build a foundation for long-term, responsible AI use in writing and communication workflows.
Key Takeaways:
Strategies for introducing AI in environments with high data sensitivity and other barriers
Frameworks to engage skeptical teams and reduce anxieties around job displacement
A look at practical AI applications in communication—and the continued importance of human creativity and oversight
Real-world examples of how internal guidelines, trust, and training helped align a team for long-term AI success
10:40 am - 11:10 am
Morning Refreshments, Networking Break + Visit Your Sponsors
Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and other refreshments as you network with your peers. Be sure to stop by and visit your sponsors and be sure to fill out your evaluation forms.
11:10 am - 11:45 am
Minding the Gap: How to Use GenAI to Find Communication Gaps so You Don’t Miss Opportunities
Eric T. Mazzacone, Director, Strategic Communication | RTX BBN Technologies
How many hundreds if not thousands of blog posts, articles, talks…pick a comms channel, have told you the value of using generative AI to enhance your communications processes and products?
It’s true; people across our industry continue to extol the virtues of generative AI for drafting press releases and other text-based content, developing media lists and drafting pitches, drafting speeches and internal comms, creating visual content (except if it involves people’s eyes or hands 😊) …the list goes on—but the central theme in most cases is the tactical use of AI that continues to need the “human touch.”
Not a lot of people are talking about the things GenAI is quite frankly MUCH better at doing than humans are—namely, minding the gap.
You will walk away from this practical session with:
5 ways you can use GenAI to find gaps in your strategies and products
Ways to take advantage of otherwise missed opportunities in everything from speeches to thought leadership.
11:45 am - 12:20 pm
AI in the Workplace: Navigating Evolving Legal Landmines
Joy Rosenquist, Shareholder | Littler
As AI becomes a workplace staple, understanding implications of using AI tools is crucial. This session explores how to use AI while staying compliant with evolving legal regulations and legislation.
Learn how to balance innovation, ensure transparency in AI-driven decisions, and avoid legal pitfalls that could put your job or company at risk.
Attendees will learn:
How AI Tools Are Used in the Workplace: How are AI tools being used? Recognize uses, bias, privacy risks, and accountability challenges in AI-powered tools
Stay Legally Compliant: Keep up with workplace AI regulations and legislation to avoid misuse and potential legal consequences
Use AI Transparently: Ensure fairness and accuracy in AI-assisted decisions to build trust and safeguard organizational integrity
12:20 pm - 2:15 pm
Lunch On Your Own, But Not Alone—Reservations Are Booked!
Reservations have been made at a number of local restaurants.
Don't miss this opportunity to have lunch with your peers at a local San Francisco hot spot!
**Everyone is financially responsible for their own lunch.
2:15 pm - 2:50 pm
Interactive Group Breakout Session: Overcoming Common Challenges in Adopting AI for Communication
Join this interactive breakout session to discuss common challenges in adopting AI for communication and explore practical solutions. Engage in small group discussions to share experiences, exchange strategies, and discover effective approaches for AI integration.
2:50 pm - 3:25 pm
Futureproof: Unleashing AI's potential for communicators
Sarah Fornia, Director, Organizational Communication | Providence
Providence health system’s organization wide AI strategy, governance structure and guardrails set a safe foundation for the communication department to use AI to assist and augment its work.
Learn how Providence’s communication department created an AI strategy, AI communication guardrails, an AI communication workgroup, a suite of AI communication-focused tools, and best practices to spread through the department and organization.
Key takeaways:
Drive adoption and reduce burnout: Hear strategies to move a 120-person communication team from fearing to embracing AI
Free up time for more strategic work: Discover which AI tools your communication team can use, why and the best use cases
Use AI to assist and augment your work: Learn tips to tailor AI content to your organizational voice and jumpstart your creativity
3:25 pm - 4:00 pm
Afternoon Refreshments, Networking Break + Demo From Your Sponsors
Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and other refreshments as you network with your peers. Be sure to stop by and visit your sponsors!
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Panel: Balancing Human Creativity with AI Efficiency
Lydia Ivy, Director, Internal Communications | College Track
Gary Ross, President | INSIDE COMMS
As AI becomes increasingly integrated into creative workflows, how can we strike the right balance between human ingenuity and machine-driven efficiency?
This panel brings together experts from various industries to discuss the opportunities and challenges of leveraging AI without losing the authenticity, emotion, and originality that define human creativity. Panelists will explore best practices for collaboration between humans and AI, ethical considerations, and the future of collaboration between human creativity and machine intelligence.
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Close Of Day 1—Join Us For A Networking Reception @ Venue Bar
Don't stop the conversation!
Join us at the lobby bar as you network with your peers and sponsors. Participate in raffles & sign-up for dinner with your peers!
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Dinner With A Group—Reservations Have Been Made
Want to keep the conversation going? Join a group of attendees for dinner at a local San Francisco hot spot.
Sign-up at the registration desk or during the networking reception to join a group at tonight's dine-around. Reservations have been made.
*Dutch treat –everyone is financially responsible for their own meal.
Day 2: General Session - 06/05/2025
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Breakfast & Visit Your Sponsors
Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea and continental breakfast as you network with fellow attendees on this final day.
Together we will recap yesterday's top takeaways and set the stage for this final day of learning.
9:30 am - 10:05 am
Strategic Storytelling in the AI Era: Repurposing Content with Integrity
Barbara DeLollis, Head of Communications, Institute for the Study of Business in Global Society | Harvard Business School
This case study explores how AI is reimagining communication and driving ROI (“return on ideas”) by transforming how information is distilled, shared, and repurposed. As a co-host of the Boston Generative AI Meetup and a strategic communications leader for premier academic and corporate brands, Barbara has engaged with top AI minds to discuss the future of AI and its ethical implications. By leveraging an AI video tool with a journalistic ethos, her team enhances content creation and knowledge-sharing, amplifying its impact and accelerating the speed at which research can influence the world.
You will take away:
How AI is transforming knowledge-sharing and asynchronous learning
Insights from AI thought leaders on the future and ethics of AI in communication
Practical applications of AI-driven video tools for repurposing content with journalistic integrity
10:05 am - 10:40 am
Efficiency Unleashed: AI in Marketing Communications & Digital Marketing
Michelle Kelly, Director, Digital Marketing Communications, Global Life Sciences | Ecolab Life Sciences
In this dynamic session, see how AI is transforming communication within life sciences, particularly in digital marketing. Learn practical ways to leverage AI to enhance efficiency across all marketing communications (MarCom), focusing on internal processes rather than strategic decision-making. This session will highlight how AI streamlines administrative tasks, improves communication efficiencies, and Supports communications teams in optimizing their workflows.
Attendees will learn:
Practical examples of AI-driven internal efficiencies that enhance overall communications operations
How AI improves efficiency in digital marketing and communication within life sciences and beyond
How to leveraging AI for administrative support rather than strategic decision-making
10:40 am - 11:10 am
Morning Refreshments, Networking Break + Visit Your Sponsors
Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and other refreshments as you network with your peers. Be sure to stop by and visit your sponsors and be sure to fill out your evaluation forms.
11:10 am - 11:45 am
Interactive Group Breakout: AI in Action: The Ultimate Toolkit for Communicators
Andrew Livingston, Founder & CEO | Innovation with AI
Discover how AI is transforming communication and marketing strategies in this interactive AI Toolkit Show-and-Tell session. You’ll explore cutting-edge AI tools, share your favorites, and brainstorm real-world applications to enhance your workflow.
11:45 am - 12:30 pm
Panel: Governance vs. Innovation: Striking the Right Balance in Generative AI Adoption
Nicole Leatherman, Director, Communications & Public Relations | Strive Health
Arianna Churchill, Internal Communications | New Relic
Mark Listes, CEO | Pendulum Intelligence
Moderator: Preston Lewis, CEO | Intactic
As organizations embrace generative AI, how can they implement governance frameworks that ensure ethical, secure, and responsible use—without stifling innovation? This panel will explore strategies for enabling employees to leverage AI effectively while maintaining compliance, mitigating risks, and fostering a culture of responsible experimentation. Experts will discuss best practices for AI governance, policy development, and balancing control with creativity in an evolving AI landscape.
12:30 pm - 12:45 pm
Key Takeaways, Conference Wrap-Up
Speakers
Moderator: Gabriel Galdamez Strategic Communications Consultant | Hola Gabriel
Nicole Leatherman Director, Communications & Public Relations | Strive Health
Located near Pier 39, Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf is the perfect place to start your next San Francisco adventure. Dine at Brick & Beam where you’ll find local culinary favorites and craft cocktails. Or, take a dip in the heated outdoor pool and hot tub.
Fisherman’s Wharf, on the northern waterfront, is one of the city's most popular tourist areas. Souvenir shops and stalls selling crab and clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls appear at every turn, as do postcard views of the bay, Golden Gate, and Alcatraz. There’s also a colony of sea lions to see and historic ships to tour.
We have reserved a reduced nightly group rate of $279. Please mention the “AI for Communicators” conference/Advanced Learning Institute group when booking to secure this rate. Please make your reservations by May 12, 2025 to ensure this rate by calling the hotel or use the online booking link
Please note that the maximum stay using the weblink is check in Monday June 2nd and check out Thursday June 5th . If you would like to add some more rooms to any nights before the 2nd or after the 5th, please contact Kimberly Liu at the Hyatt for availability: Kimberly.liu@hyatt.com.
Rates include complimentary WIFI, bike rentals, and discounts for many local attractions.
FLYING
The closest airports:
14 miles (approximately 30-35 minutes) from San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
19 miles (approximately 25 minutes) from Oakland International Airport (OAK)
46 miles (approximately 51 minutes) from San Jose International Airport (SJC)
What Past Attendees Say:
"Love the engagement and positivity surrounding the presentations"
"Great variety of topics, professionals from across the country, clear agenda. Also
enjoyed lunch/dinner on your own/sign ups. "
"Great communication tips and examples"
"Good topics, great chances to network and learn, nice variety of food selections"
What Past Attendees Say:
"Love the engagement and positivity surrounding the presentations."
"Great variety of topics, professionals from across the country, clear agenda. Also enjoyed lunch/dinner on your own/sign ups."
"Great communication tips and examples!"
"Good topics, great chances to network and learn, nice variety of food selections."
All extra savings may be combined with early bird rates. Only 1 coupon code is allowed per registration. Coupon codes and discounts must be applied at the time of the original registration. No adjustments can be made after the original registration.
Terms & Conditions of Your Registration:
Payment: Payment is due two weeks prior to the event. If payment has not been received two weeks before the event, a credit-card hold, training form, or purchase order will be taken to ensure your space.
CancellationPolicy: You may make substitutions at any time; please notify us as soon as possible. If you cancel (in writing) more than two weeks prior to the conference a refund will be provided less a $399 administration fee. Registered delegates who do not attend or who cancel two weeks prior to the conference or less will be issued a credit memo. Credit memos will be valid for one year from date of issuance and can be used by anyone in your organization.
ProgramChanges: Advanced Learning Institute, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in programs and speakers, or to cancel programs if enrollment criteria are not met or when conditions beyond its control prevail. Every effort will be made to contact each enrollee if a program is canceled. If a program is not held for any reason, A.L.I.’s liability is limited to the refund of the program fee only.
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