Wednesday, June 14 |
| Noon–8 p.m. | Registration |
| 1:30–3 p.m. | Pre-Conference Sessions* (Available for additional registration fee of $85 for both sessions; not included in Conference registration fee)
Writing for Today’s Audiences:
How To Switch Gears and Write Effectively for Print, Online Content, Social Media Vehicles and Multimedia Channels
Steve Crescenzo, CEO, Crescenzo Communications |
| 3:30–5 p.m. | Pre-Conference Sessions* (Available for additional registration fee of $85 for both sessions; not included in Conference registration fee) 25 Smartphone Video Tips, Tricks and Tactics You Can Use Today
Rocky Walls, CEO, 12 Stars Media Group |
| 5:30–7 p.m. | Welcome Networking Reception
Kick off the conference by getting reacquainted with colleagues from around the country, and meeting new ones over drinks and appetizers in The Curtis Hotel. |
Thursday, June 15 |
| 7 a.m.–5 p.m. | Registration |
| 7:30–8:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9–10 a.m. | Opening Keynote
Jane Dvorak, APR, Fellow PRSA, 2017 Chair of the Public Relations Society of America; President, JKD & Company Inc. |
| 10:15–10:45 a.m. | Breakout Sessions: Set 1
“Lights, Camera, Social! Helping Employees Collaborate Through Photos & Video”
Carrie Basham Young, principal and CEO, Talk Social To Me
“From Crashing to Crushing It – The Story of Chipotle’s Communications Team”
Amy Jenkins, Internal Communications Manager, Chipotle Mexican Grill
Madison Suarez, Internal Communications Consultant, Chipotle Mexican Grill. |
| 11–11:30 a.m. | Breakout Sessions: Set 2 “Reimagine Your Intranet: Implement an Intranet that Builds Engagement”
Kelli Newman, Internal Communications Manager, Piedmont Healthcare “Manager as Communicator: Three Tools to Teach Now”
Sean Williams, Vice President and Practice Lead, True Digital Communications |
| 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. | Luncheon |
| 1–2 p.m. | Keynote
“The Power of Letting Go…and Gaining Credibility, Empowerment and Budget”
Ben Stringfellow, Managing Director, CRA Inc
Molly McKenna, Director, Brand PR and Engagement, McDonald’s Corporation |
| 2:15–3 p.m. | Breakout Sessions: Set 3
“The Real Reason Employees Are Tuning Out & Seven Ways to Win Them Back”
Becky Graebe, Corporate Communications Director, SAS Institute Inc.
“Transform Your Town Hall From a Snooze Fest to a High Five”
Kristen Bowser, Internal Communications Manager, Dayton Children’s
Kelly Kavanaugh, Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Planning, Dayton Children’s Hospital |
| 3:15–4 p.m. | Breakout Sessions: Set 4
“Ready. Set. GO! Onboarding That Builds Excitement, Even Before Day 1”
Lise Harwin, APR, Internal Communications Manager, Port of Portland
“Zero to Hero: Succeeding in the World of Video for Internal Communications”
Kristin Hancock, Manager of Communications, College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba
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| 4:15–5:00 p.m. | General Session
“Embracing Workplace – Facebook for Communications, Culture and Leaders”
Melissa Barry, Global Strategy and Organizational Effectiveness, Ketchum
Anand Dass, leader, ecosystem partnerships, Workplace by Facebook across North and Latin America
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| 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Networking & Sponsor Appreciation Reception |
Friday, June 16 |
| 7:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Registration |
| 7–8 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8–9 a.m. | Breakfast Keynote
“AT&T Employee Communications: Moving a Workforce to Action”
Nolan Carleton, LSSBB Associate Director, AT&T |
| 9:15–9:45 a.m. | Breakout Sessions: Set 5 “How to Get Your Employees Hooked To Your Communications”
Chris Wagner, Co-Founder, Bananatag “Getting and Using Unfiltered Employee Feedback”
Kathleen Deakins, President and Owner, JayRay
Joyce Glavish, Senior Advisor, JayRay |
| 10–10:30 a.m. | Breakout Sessions: Set 6
“Better Ways to Say ‘Thanks:’ What Employees Wish Leaders Knew About Gratitude”
Crystalee Beck, founder and president, Professional Communication Consulting, LLC “Bringing the Mission to Life: How Communicating a Higher Purpose Can Power Organizational Performance”
John Twombly, Internal Communication Manager, St. Louis Children’s Hospital
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| 10:45–11:45 a.m. | Closing Keynote
“ICology LIVE! Trends in the IC Industry”
Chuck Gose, Founder & Host, ICology |
| 11:45 a.m.–Noon | Closing Remarks
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| *Pre-Conference Sessions (Are available for additional registration fee of $85 for both sessions; not included in Conference registration fee) |
