Corporate Communications Conference | 3rd June 2026 | Manchester

Manchester’s New Flagship Event for Modern Communications Leaders

Highlights
  • AI-powered communications strategies, crisis response, stakeholder trust, and reputation management in one focused event
  • 27+ senior communications leaders sharing practical insight, real-world case studies, and future-ready frameworks
  • Interactive panel debates covering AI governance, misinformation, ESG communications, and the evolving media landscape
  • First-ever Manchester edition following 10 years of sell-out success in London Networking opportunities with communications, PR, corporate affairs, internal comms, and reputation leaders from major UK organisations

The Corporate Communications Conference arrives in Manchester for the first time in 2026, bringing together senior communications, PR, and corporate affairs professionals navigating one of the most demanding periods the sector has faced.

From AI disruption and misinformation to stakeholder distrust and real-time crisis management, communications teams are under pressure to respond faster, communicate more clearly, and prove strategic value across every touchpoint.

This one-day conference focuses on the practical side of modern communications leadership. Delegates will hear directly from organisations managing reputation, internal communications, ESG messaging, media scrutiny, and brand trust in highly visible environments.

Conference: Corporate Communications Conference
Date: 3rd June 2026
Location: Pendulum Hotel, Manchester

Key Themes for 2026

The agenda explores the challenges redefining corporate communications today, including:

  • AI and the future of communications
  • Crisis communications in a 24/7 media cycle
  • Reputation management in the misinformation era
  • Purpose-led storytelling and authentic communication
  • ESG and responsible communications
  • Activating employee advocacy
  • Measuring communications impact and ROI
  • Diversity and authentic representation
  • Communicating through uncertainty and organisational change

What Attendees Can Expect

AI-Powered Communications Strategies

Explore how communications teams are integrating AI into workflows to improve productivity, sharpen messaging, and respond more effectively to audience expectations without losing authenticity or trust.

Crisis Response Under Pressure

Hear how organisations handled reputational challenges, fast-moving scrutiny, and public-facing incidents while maintaining clarity and stakeholder confidence.

Rebuilding Trust Through Communication

Understand what audiences expect from modern brands and institutions, and how transparent, human-centred communication can strengthen long-term credibility.

Purpose-Led Storytelling

Learn how organisations are building stronger narratives around purpose, responsibility, culture, and values in ways that resonate internally and externally.

Measuring Real Impact

Sessions will also focus on proving communications value through measurable outcomes, reputation tracking, stakeholder engagement, and behavioural change.


Why Communications Leaders Are Attending

The conference is designed for professionals across:

  • Corporate communications
  • Public relations
  • Corporate affairs
  • Internal communications
  • Media relations
  • Reputation management
  • Brand communications
  • ESG communications
  • Digital communications

Attendees will gain access to practical frameworks, peer discussion, case studies, and networking opportunities with leaders from organisations across retail, technology, healthcare, transport, utilities, finance, and the public sector.


Event Snapshot

  • 27+ senior communications speakers
  • 3 interactive panel debates
  • 97% satisfaction rate from the previous event
  • One focused day of insight, networking, and strategic discussion

Group Booking Offers

Organisations can currently benefit from group booking discounts, including:

  • Send 4 delegates for the price of 3
  • Or send 3 delegates and receive the third place half price

Partnership & Sponsorship Opportunities

The event also offers opportunities for organisations looking to connect with communications decision-makers through sponsorships, exhibition space, speaking opportunities, and one-to-one networking.

Businesses supporting communications, PR, stakeholder engagement, reputation management, media monitoring, AI communications tools, employee advocacy, or digital engagement solutions may find strong alignment with the audience profile.

For organisations looking to position themselves in front of senior communications leaders, the conference provides a focused environment built around strategic discussion and industry networking.


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Faraz Mukaddam is a Project Manager for Outlook Publishing. Faraz is responsible for showcasing corporate stories in our digital B2B magazines and Digital Platforms, and sourcing collaborations with Business Leaders, Brands, and C-suite Executives to feature in future editions.