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!

Welcome to Strategic Corporate Communications West!
In this fast-paced forum, you'll get to know your fellow peers, their biggest corporate communications challenges, and a few fun facts.

Learn current strategies on how to use transparent and empathetic communication to address mental health challenges, build trust, and boost employee engagement.

Key Takeaways:

• Discover practical communication strategies that support employee mental health and well-being.
• Learn how to foster a culture of openness and empathy to build trust and reduce stigma.
• Explore methods to integrate mental health initiatives into broader communication efforts for long-term impact.

Explore real-world examples of how to successfully navigate complex transitions by fostering transparency, alignment, and resilience through communication.

Key Takeaways:

• Gain insights into crafting clear and consistent messaging during periods of change.
• Learn how to engage leaders and employees in creating alignment through uncertainty.
• Discover tools and techniques to maintain resilience and trust during organizational transformations.

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.

Discover innovative ways to enhance engagement and drive connection by creatively leveraging existing tools and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn to maximize the value of existing communication tools and platforms.
• Explore creative approaches to engage employees without extensive budget allocations.
• Understand the role of collaboration between departments to amplify engagement initiatives.

Examine the importance of consistent internal branding to reinforce organizational culture, align teams, and build trust across diverse employee groups.

Key Takeaways:

• Discover the role of internal branding in strengthening organizational identity and culture.
• Learn how consistent visual and verbal branding enhances trust and team alignment.
• Explore strategies to integrate branding into everyday communication touchpoints.

Reservations have been made at several local restaurants.
Don't miss this opportunity to have lunch with your peers at a local Washington, D.C. hot spot!

**Everyone is financially responsible for their own lunch.

Learn how to craft and implement internal communication strategies that align with business goals, create clarity, and foster collaboration.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand how to align communication objectives with key business priorities.
• Explore frameworks for building clear and impactful messaging strategies.
• Gain tools to foster collaboration and support cross-departmental alignment through communication.

Explore how celebrating achievements and milestones can strengthen your brand’s narrative and enhance organizational pride.
Key Takeaways:

• Learn how to identify and highlight key milestones to reinforce organizational values.
• Discover storytelling techniques to engage employees and external audiences.
• Gain insights into creating campaigns that align milestones with broader brand goals.

Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and other refreshments as you network with your peers.
Be sure to stop by and visit your sponsors!

With the rise of artificial intelligence and automation, corporate communication teams are redefining their strategies to stay ahead. This panel explores how organizations are leveraging AI-powered tools for content creation, data-driven decision-making, and enhanced personalization. Experts will discuss challenges such as maintaining authenticity, managing ethical concerns, and ensuring that technology complements human creativity.

Key Takeaways:

• Explore the role of AI and automation in streamlining communication workflows.
• Learn how to balance technology with human creativity for authentic messaging.
• Gain insights into navigating ethical considerations and data privacy in AI-driven strategies.

Don't stop the conversation!
Join us at the lobby bar as you network with your peers and sponsors in the adjacent at the #ALIcomms

Want to keep the conversation going? Join a group of attendees for dinner at a local Washington D.C. 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.