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.

For an internal communicator, creating and executing a communication strategy for a new CEO, a new company strategy, or a massive organizational change can be a valuable and challenging experience, but what happens when you’re doing all three concurrently? Learn from the experience of someone who’s lived to tell the tale about what to do and what not to do. Attendees will gain actionable insights on tactics for leadership and company strategy communications, successfully navigating and influencing global teams, and building collaborative partnerships.

Attendees will learn how FIRST transformed internal communication and change management across a dispersed workforce of 800+ employees.

Key takeaways include:

• How to break down siloed processes and improve cross-functional collaboration
• Strategies to engage employees who are based at client sites and infrequently check email-Tactics to boost employee connectedness across remote and on-site teams
• Innovative approaches to change management that drive alignment and adoption-Real-world solutions to common communication challenges in a decentralized organization

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.

Trust isn’t built overnight—especially when starting from a low baseline. How do you build an internal communication function that strengthens credibility, fosters transparency, and earns employee confidence? We’ll share employee listening methods and communication strategies we’ve been implementing to shift skepticism into trust.

This panel will explore how leaders can foster transparency, trust, and engagement through strategic messaging. Industry experts and executives will share insights on how leadership can align communication with organizational goals, ensure employees feel heard and valued, and create a culture of open dialogue. Attendees will learn best practices for delivering authentic messages, navigating tough conversations, and leveraging communication to drive productivity, morale, and business success. Whether you're an executive, manager, or communications professional, this session will provide actionable takeaways to enhance leadership-driven internal communications.