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
The agenda explores the challenges redefining corporate communications today, including:
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.
Hear how organisations handled reputational challenges, fast-moving scrutiny, and public-facing incidents while maintaining clarity and stakeholder confidence.
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.
Sessions will also focus on proving communications value through measurable outcomes, reputation tracking, stakeholder engagement, and behavioural change.
The conference is designed for professionals across:
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.
Organisations can currently benefit from group booking discounts, including:
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.
