Internal Communications Conferences 2023: Don’t Miss These!
Itching to network with like-minded individuals? Looking to learn about the latest advancements in your field? Want to connect with industry experts? Look no further. As this year has been advancing, we’ve been thinking about which internal communications conferences to attend in 2023. With so many exciting internal communications events scheduled around the world, it can be tough to decide which ones to prioritize. But the research is right here and we have chosen our favorite communication conferences.
We’ll take a deep dive into each, highlighting the key speakers, topics, and activities that make each of our internal communications events stand out. So whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out in your career, make sure to mark your calendars for these upcoming internal communication conferences. You won’t want to miss out on the valuable learning, networking, and growth opportunities they offer.
CONNECT Employee Experience & Digital Workplace Conference
Dates: May 10-12
Location: Austin, Texas
Host: Reworked
Featured Speakers:
- Ice-T, Author, Musician, Actor, and Entrepreneur
- Carmen Simon, Cognitive Neuroscientist, Stanford University
- Scott Galloway, NYU Stern Professor, Podcast Host, Author, and Serial Entrepreneur
- Tope Sadiku, Strategic Planning Lead – Strategy, Transformation, Agile and Digital Revolution, Kraft Heinz
Key Topics of Interest:
If the opportunity to see and learn from Ice-T hasn’t convinced you already…
- Leadership & the Modern Organization
- Employe Experience: Design, Build, Listen & Optimize
- The Digital Workplace: Intranets, Collaboration & Killer Apps
- Future of Work: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation & Virtual
- Talent Development & Enterprise Learning
What they do well:
Reworked does an excellent job of balancing the different types of sessions throughout the internal communications event. You won’t be bored, sitting through speech after speech, and you won’t be overwhelmed by constant networking sessions. They keep a great mix of sessions to ensure the audience feels refreshed and focused throughout the entire conference. As far as internal communication conferences go, this is a must!
Strategic Internal Communications Conference 2023 – East
Dates: July 18-20
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Host: Advanced Learning Institute (ALI)
Featured Speakers:
TBD
Key Topics of Interest:
- Internal, Brand, Employee, Strategic, Digital, & Global Communications
- Employee Engagement & Relations
- Training & Development
- Human Resources
- Strategic Planning
What they do well:
ALI has exceptional performance in logistics and managing speakers, sponsors, and attendees of their conferences. They prioritize effective communication and detailed planning to ensure that every aspect of their internal communications events runs smoothly. ALI’s team of experienced professionals maintains open communication with their speakers and sponsors to ensure that they have all the necessary information they need to prepare for the event. They also do an excellent job of bringing together decision makers in companies that can really make an impact with what they learn. You won’t want to miss ALI’s Strategic Internal Communications Conference 2023.
IABC World
Dates: June 4-7
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Host: International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
Featured Speakers:
- Lisa Abbott, Communications Manager, Deloitte
- Amy Gaukel, Senior Executive Officer, Division of Equity People & Culture, York University
- Mark Hermitage, Director & Head of Enterprise Communications Content and Channel Strategy, Royal Bank of Canada
- Zaria Parvez, Global Social Media Manager, Duolingo
Key Topics of Interest:
- Leadership & the Modern Organization
- Employee Experience: Design, Build, Listen & Optimize
- The Digital Workplace: Intranets, Collaboration & Killer Apps
- Future of Work: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation & Virtual
- Talent Development & Enterprise Learning
What they do well:
IABC does an excellent job of curating a multi-day experience as one of its yearly internal communications events. This year, they chose “Communication Can Deepen.” You can expect speakers to reflect on the various ways effective communication is important to deepen relationships, impact, learning, meaning, and more. Along with this, they even have a “debate” session, where two experts with contrasting opinions discuss a hot topic in their industry. You don’t want to miss this internal communications conference.
INBOUND 2023
Dates: September 5-8
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Host: Hubspot
Featured Speakers:
TBD – In the past, they’ve had Barack & Michelle Obama, Serena Williams, Bob Iger, and Oprah Winfrey
Key topics of interest:
TBD
What they do well:
Aside from stellar speakers every year, Hubspot shows that they’re listening to and care about their attendees. Among other adjustments, Hubspot has implemented quiet rooms to accommodate for sensory overwhelm. They really show how much they care about making their conferences accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
CultureCon
Dates: August 16-17
Location: Madison, Wisconsin & Online
Host:
Featured Speakers:
- Michele Bousquet, Chief People Officer, Strava
- Jasmine Bellamy, Head of Culture, Reebok
- Heidi Pancake, Senior Director, People Business Partner, Universal Music Group
- Tim Welsh, Vice Chair, US Bank
Key topics of interest:
- How to effectively recruit for your company’s unique Culture
- How to mitigate and manage employee burnout
- Handling change in leadership and structure
- Metrics and methods for leadership accountability
What they do well:
In terms of their 2023 internal communications conference, they really say it best, “Our conference is designed for change agents. Individuals who, regardless of role or title, are committed to inspiring positive change within their organizational culture. Our attendees believe in the growth mindset, understanding that cultural challenges, however big or small, are opportunities to challenge assumptions and promote new ideas. We don’t resist change, we encourage it.”
Employee Engagement Summit
Dates: April 19
Location: The Brewery, London
Host: Engage Employee
Featured Speakers:
- Natasha Whitehurst, Global Diversity & Inclusion Leader, Rolls-Royce
- Nicole Bearne, Head of Internal Communications, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
- Glenn Grayson, People Engagement Lead, River Island
- Burcin Ressamoglu, CEO, Sodexo Engage
Key topics of interest:
- Effective strategies for employee engagement
- How to create a truly diverse, inclusive workplace where wellbeing takes center stage
- How to implement successful recruitment, reward and talent retention strategies
- How to unlock the full potential of your employees
What they do well:
With over 700 attendees, this prime example of an internal communications event brings together numerous thought leaders and industry experts from all sorts of backgrounds and industries. Attendees of the 2022 event gave it an NPS rating of 66 (excellent), so there’s no shortage of learning opportunities here.
Conclusion
Effective communication is the backbone of any successful organization. Staying up-to-date on the latest trends, strategies, and tools in the field is critical for professionals looking to develop their team or advance their careers. One of the best ways to achieve this is by attending one of these internal communications conferences in 2023, where you can learn from experts, network with peers, and gain valuable insights into the latest developments in the field.
What’s next?
Internal communications conferences happening in 2023 are fantastic places to find communication experts that can enhance your organization, but there are other resources available when you aren’t at one. An excellent resource to utilize is our internal communications audit. If you want feedback and complete the form, we will provide free, personalized advice on how to grow.
Interested to see what we have learned from the internal communication conferences that happened in 2022, then follow our other blog post.
