Wednesday, May 16 |
| Noon–8 p.m. | Registration |
| 1:30–3 p.m. | SOLD OUT Pre-Conference Sessions* (Available for additional registration fee of $99 for both sessions; not included in Conference registration fee)
How to Get Leaders to Listen to Us
Angela D. Sinickas, ABC, IABC Fellow, CEO, Sinickas Communications Inc.
The Seven Do’s and Don’ts of Co-Creation
Pinaki Kathiari, CEO, Local Wisdom Inc.
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| 3:30–5 p.m. | SOLD OUT Pre-Conference Sessions* (Available for additional registration fee of $99 for both sessions; not included in Conference registration fee) The Employee Experience Revolution: Five Rules of Engagement
Ann Melinger, CEO, Brilliant Ink
Strategic Internal Communications
Steve Crescenzo, CEO, Crescenzo Communications
Cindy Crescenzo, president, Crescenzo Communications
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| 5:30–7 p.m. | Welcome Networking Reception
Start the conference off right by meeting or getting reacquainted with colleagues from around the country and visit with the 2018 Executive Committee of the PRSA Employee Communications Section over drinks and appetizers as we get underway with Connect 18.
Sponsored by: |
| 7 p.m. | Dinner Out in Nashville* (*Cost is additional; not included in conference registration package) Join new friends and colleagues at various restaurants out and about in Music City USA, Nashville, Tennessee. |
Thursday, May 17 |
| 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. | Registration |
| 7:30–8:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:30–9:15 a.m. | Opening Keynote
Welcome to the Future! Your Ticket to Superstar Success Sponsored by Social Chorus Alison Davis, CEO, Davis & Company |
9:30–10 a.m. | Breakout Sessions: Set I
Sponsored by Bananatag
Creating Culture and Connection for an Enhanced Employee Experience
Capt. Jeff Willinger, MBA, MVP, chief inspiration officer, Rightpoint
Blaise Tracy, CEO, Five Level Consulting Let’s Get Real: A Radical Approach to Authentic Internal
Communications
Dave Watson, founder and CEO, Neugame
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| 10:15 –10:45 a.m. | Breakout Sessions: Set II
Creating Your Career Vision and Making It Real
Angee L. Linsey, managing director/executive search, Linsey Careers Reducing Risk: Creating an Information Security Awareness Campaign
Sonja Popp-Stahly, APR, Fellow PRSA, information security communications lead, Global Employee Communications, Eli Lilly and Company |
| 11–11:30 a.m. | Breakout Sessions: Set III
Sponsored by Poppulo Yes We Can! Three Steps to Building Leaders on Your Team
Kristin Hancock, manager of communications, College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Lights, Camera, Action
Chip Midnight, business consulting specialist, Nationwide Mutual Insurance |
| 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. | Networking Luncheon |
| 1–2 p.m. | Luncheon Keynote Sponsored by APPrise Mobile Effective Employee Communication and Engagement During a Crisis
Peyton Woodson Cooper, certified public communicator (in progress), manager, internal communications, LBJ Hospital |
| 2:15–3 p.m. | Breakout Sessions: Set IV
Sponsored by Politemail Building a Killer Communications Program With High-Impact Data Analysis
Houdad Javidnia, workforce communications leader, Johnson & Johnson
Carrie Basham Young, principal and CEO, Talk Social to Me There’s an App for That!
Amy Jenkins, manager, internal communications, Chipotle Mexican Grill
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| 3:15–4 p.m. | Breakout Sessions: Set V
Sponsored by Simpplr Living in the Gray: The Balancing Act of M&A Communications
Elisabeth Wang, executive director, communications and public relations, Piedmont Healthcare Engage by Stage: How to Connect With Employees at all Career Stages
Natalie Smith, APR, senior vice president, Padilla
Julie M. McCracken, senior director, Padilla
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| 4:15–5 p.m. | General Session
Seven Comms Lessons From “Finding Hygge,” My First Feature-Length Documentary Sponsored by Davis and Company Rocky Walls, director/producer, 12 Stars Mediaerica |
| 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Networking & Sponsor Appreciation Reception
Nashville Underground
The live music venue, showcases Nashville’s world-famous music, cuisine and spirits. In the heart of downtown on historic Broadway, The Underground celebrates the rich history of Music City combining all the elements of music, food and fun that make Nashville so unique |
Friday, May 18 |
| 7 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Registration |
| 7–8 a.m. | Breakfast General Session |
| 8–9 a.m. | Breakfast Keynote
DuPont’s Journey to Three: Navigating Change Through Communications
Greg Carlisle, senior consultant, Gagen MacDonald
Mark D. Dollins, head of executive and global employee communications, DuPont |
| 9:15–9:45 a.m. | Breakout Sessions: Set VI Sponsored by Interact “Brightoning” the Culture at Brighton Health Plan Solutions
Ally Bunin, senior vice president, employee communications practice, MSL Group Hi Bob, You’re LIVE, With the CEO!
Erin Prokes, communications manager, CareSource |
| 10–10:30 a.m. | Breakout Sessions: Set VII
What We Learned on Our Road to Tripling Employee Engagement
Tarek Kamil , CEO and founder, Cerkl
Tonya Hurst, manager, internal communications, TriHealth Don’t Say “No,” Say “How:” Helping Business Partners Achieve Success
Steven Cohen, corporate communications manager, RTI Surgical Inc. |
| 10:45–11:45 a.m. | Closing Keynote
Sponsored by ICology “ICology LIVE! A Connect 18 Recap”
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 $99 for both sessions; this is not included in the Conference registration fee) |
