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2026 Corporate Communications

AI, Trust, and the Future of Reputation in Fractured Times

MARCH 05 - 06, 2026

BROOKLYN, NY

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AI, Trust, and the Future of Reputation in Fractured Times

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Technology is rewriting the rules of communication - how information spreads, how leaders communicate, and how audiences decide what and whom to believe. In an era shaped by polarization, misinformation, and the rise of AI, the communicator’s role has never been more vital - or more complex.

Join senior communications leaders from Procter & Gamble, Nike, United Airlines, Regeneron, Guardian Life, and the Wikimedia Foundation as they share how they are guiding reputation, culture, and strategy in real time.

Explore how forward-thinking organizations are:

  • Using AI effectively while preserving authenticity and human judgment
  • Rebuilding trust amid an age of polarization and noise
  • Aligning internal culture with external brand promise
  • Communicating purpose and values with clarity and credibility
  • Elevating communications as a strategic partner to leadership

Reputation has become the truest measure of leadership. The communicators defining it are shaping not only how businesses are perceived, but how they lead.

Who Should Attend

Professionals who will benefit most include:

  • Chief Communications Officers
  • Chief Marketing & Communications Officers
  • SVPs, VPs, and Heads of Corporate or External Communications
  • Executive and Employee Communications Leaders
  • Corporate Affairs and Public Affairs Executives
  • Directors and Managers of Internal Communications, Engagement, and Culture
  • Sustainability and ESG Communications Leaders
  • Communications and Reputation Strategy Professionals from Fortune 500 and leading global brands

Connect with Peers

The Conference Board Corporate Communications event offers a prime opportunity to connect with your community and industry experts. Enhance your network by engaging with leaders who play pivotal roles in shaping and executing communication strategies, driving engagement, and aligning corporate messages with broader organizational goals. Structured networking opportunities include:

  • Cross-Pollination Exercise
  • Networking Lunch
  • Townhall on AI
  • “What If?” Roundtables 

And more!

Maximize Your Event Experience 

Accelerate learning and cultivate a shared vision by attending as a group. 

Group Rate Discount

  • Save 10% with 5 to 9 colleagues,
  • Save 15% with 10 to 14 colleagues,
  • Save 20% with 15+ colleagues!

For more information contact Ulei Kou at ulei.kou@tcb.org or call 212-339-0345.

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Speakers

Agenda

Thursday, March 05, 2026

07:30 AM - 08:30 AM ET

Registration and Networking Breakfast

08:30 AM - 08:40 AM ET

Welcome and Introductions

08:40 AM - 08:55 AM ET

Networking and Cross Pollination

08:55 AM - 09:25 AM ET

The State of the Function: The Changes Corporate Communicators…

09:30 AM - 10:00 AM ET

Are You Who GenAI Says You Are?

09:55 AM - 10:10 AM ET

Networking Break

10:10 AM - 10:25 AM ET

Time Machine: Brainstorming the Future

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM ET

Michael Gonda, Chief Communications Officer of Nike, on Commun…
Michael Gonda has a storied track record of elevating reputations and communicating impact, having s … More

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET

Communicating from the Heart of a Revolution

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM ET

Networking Break

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM ET

The CCO as Strategic Partner with the Rest of the C-Suite

12:15 PM - 12:30 PM ET

Participant Knowledge Exchange

12:30 PM - 01:30 PM ET

Networking Lunch

01:30 PM - 02:00 PM ET

Prepare To Be Amazed: Are Your Crisis Communications Plans Rea…

01:30 PM - 02:00 PM ET

Case Studies on AI and Employee Engagement

02:05 PM - 02:35 PM ET

What to Measure, How to Measure It, and What Tools to Use Now

02:05 PM - 02:35 PM ET

Connecting with the Unconnected: Reaching the Front Lines

02:40 PM - 03:10 PM ET

Telling Your Sustainability Story Globally

02:40 PM - 03:10 PM ET

Does Owned Media Matter More Than Ever?

03:10 PM - 03:30 PM ET

Networking Break

03:30 PM - 03:45 PM ET

Speed Debates

03:45 PM - 04:25 PM ET

Internal Communications in Transformative Times

04:30 PM - 05:00 PM ET

Wikipedia and Standing on the Front Lines Against Misinformation

05:00 PM - 05:10 PM ET

Day One Recap and Day Two Preview

05:10 PM - 06:10 PM ET

Networking Reception

Friday, March 06, 2026

07:30 AM - 08:30 AM ET

Networking Breakfast and Registration

08:30 AM - 08:40 AM ET

Day Two Opening Remarks

08:40 AM - 09:25 AM ET

Breakfast Roundtables: Small Group Discussions

09:30 AM - 10:00 AM ET

Josh Earnest of United Airlines: The Power of Transparency in …

10:05 AM - 10:40 AM ET

The Communications-Marketing Partnership: Structuring for Succ…

10:40 AM - 11:00 AM ET

Networking Break

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM ET

Communicating Innovation and Social Impact

11:40 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Interactive: Connecting the Dots and Taking Action

12:00 PM - 12:10 PM ET

Concluding Remarks

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