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.
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Welcome to the Day 2 of the 8th Annual Digital Workplace Summit! In this fast-paced forum, you'll get to know your fellow peers, their biggest corporate communications challenges, and a few fun facts.

The discipline of communication is one that is uniquely situated at the intersection of art and science. It is the art of crafting the message fused with the science of delivery and measurement. While our roles – as artists and scientists, strategists and business partners – seem to evolve almost as fast as the tools and platforms that make up the modern digital workplace, our ultimate objective remains largely unchanged. To be effective stewards of company culture and to achieve higher levels of sustained employee engagement in today’s workplace, we must adapt our processes and how we think about and approach our work. We’ll share how you can leverage the latest capabilities in communication technology platforms to optimize what you’re already doing and clearly measure your impact.

When the Nevada Rural Housing (NRH) communications department rolled the dice and started a refresh of its 50-year-old brand, it had more than leadership to influence – key stakeholders included partners, clients, communities and, most crucial, its employees. But here’s the deal: a brand refresh shouldn’t be left to chance. This is where calculation meets creativity! Where information fuels the next iteration of an organization’s story. Katie Coleman, NRH communications director, will double down during this slightly kitschy, gaming-esque session (she is a Nevadan, born and raised, after all!) on why rebranding is more than a new logo, how to ensure stakeholders are all-in, and what steps are crucial to a winning brand hand.

Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and other refreshments as you network with your peers.
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Strategic communications prioritizing clarity, consistency, and transparency help demystify technological changes, align stakeholders, and build a shared vision for the future. Gain actionable insights into creating a change management communications plan that integrates effective communication, robust training, and cultural considerations. We’ll cover topics like:

• Managing and maximizing the impact of digital communications initiatives to enhance the overall employee experience.
• Embedding new technologies into organizational cultures.
• Creating feedback loops to measure and understand employee sentiment around the changes in their digital workplace and learn how to bring employees into the conversation about how these changes will affect their daily working lives.

As organizations increasingly rely on digital platforms to engage their workforce, the challenge lies in creating meaningful, inclusive, and engaging communication strategies. This panel will explore how companies are successfully using digital tools to enhance employee engagement, improve collaboration, and streamline internal communications. Through a mix of case studies, expert insights, and audience interaction, panelists will discuss the evolving trends in the digital workplace, share success stories, and address challenges such as maintaining employee connection in remote or hybrid environments. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to boost engagement and foster a more connected, productive workforce.

• Digital Engagement Strategies: Practical tips for enhancing communication and engagement in remote and hybrid teams.
• Challenges & Solutions: Insights on overcoming common digital workplace challenges.
• Best Practices: Real-world examples of successful digital engagement strategies.