Communications Week | Nov. 9-13, 2026
#CommsWeek2026
Together, We Lead the Future of Communications
Communications Week is the BIGGEST week in communications. Ragan’s annual event brings together communicators across industries and borders through a powerful mix of education, inspiration, mentorship, and meaningful connection.
CommsWeek 2026 will be held Nov. 9-13, 2026 and will include the signature conference, Future of Communications, taking place in Austin, Texas (November 11-13) as well as virtual, regional and university events around the nation and and the world.
Whether you join us in person or online, Communications Week will help you lead with more impact, work with more purpose, and build lasting connections with fellow communicators. Want to stay in the know with the latest in comms news and event updates? Get the monthly CommsWeek newsletter.
News & Updates from Comms Week
- This Week in Comms
- Scenes from CommsWeek: See the photo gallery, feel the energy
- What’s changing in food safety communications
- The 3 most common skill gaps in PR — and how to fix them
- Meet the inaugural jury of Ragan’s Zenith Awards
How BIG is CommsWeek?
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Speakers
100+
Educational
Hours
50+
Networking
Events
17
Live
Events
8
Virtual Events
5K+
Attendees
REGISTRATION OPEN!
Future of Communications Conference 2026
November 11-13 | Austin, TX
The flagship conference of CommsWeek: The Future of Communications Conference will be held November 11-13 in Austin. The event will bring together hundreds of communicators to explore key challenges and trends in internal comms, public relations, media relations, social media, generative AI and so much more.
If you want to be at the heart of #CommsWeek2026, be at the Future of Communications Conference.
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Schedule
Pack your week with a variety of learning and networking events. Check here regularly for updates.
Monday, November 10
EVENT
UN Climate Change Conference (COP 30)
Belém, Brazil
Monday, November 10, 10-11 a.m. ET
WEBINAR
AI-Powered Internal Comms: Rewriting the Rules of Employee Engagement
VIRTUAL
Monday, November 10, 12-1 p.m. ET
WEBINAR
Unlock the Digital Front Door: How Sotheby’s Curates and Delivers Knowledge Effectively
VIRTUAL
Monday, November 10, 2-3 p.m. ET
WEBINAR
The 3 AI Approaches Every Communicator Must Tackle for 2026
VIRTUAL
Tuesday, November 11
ROUNDTABLE
AMEC Roundtable
Mumbai, India
Details to come
Tuesday, November 11
EVENT
UN Climate Change Conference (COP 30)
Belém, Brazil
Tuesday, November 11, 12-1 p.m. ET
WEBINAR
Beyond the Hype: Turning AI Lessons Into Comms Impact
VIRTUAL
Tuesday, November 11, 2-3 p.m. ET
WEBINAR
Stop Juggling, Start Orchestrating: A New Vision for Internal Comms
VIRTUAL
Wednesday, November 12
EVENT
UN Climate Change Conference (COP 30)
Belém, Brazil
Wednesday, November 12 08:15-10:00 GMT
Live Breakfast Event
The Future of Communications
London
Nov. 12-14, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
Conference
Future of Communications Conference
Austin, TX
Wednesday, November 12, 12-1:30 p.m. EST
Webinar
CommPRO Communications Town Hall
Virtual
Wednesday, November 12, 6:30 p.m. CST
AWARDS EVENT
The Zenith Awards
Austin, TX
Wednesday, November 12, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. CST
ROUNDTABLE
Executive Leadership Roundtable @ Future of Communications Conference
AUSTIN, TX – This roundtable is by invitation only and is reserved for senior-level communicators at mid to large-sized companies.
Reach out to Lisa Wetherald at [email protected] for more information.
Sponsored by:
Wednesday, November 12, 6:00 p.m. EST
VIRTUAL EVENT (FOR STUDENTS)
The Career Commversation
A virtual event for university students exploring real-world careers in communications
Wednesday, November 12, 6:30 p.m. CST
EVENT
ATX CommsWeek Mixer
Downtown Alliance
515 Congress Ave. #2150,
Austin, TX
Thursday, November 13
EVENT
UN Climate Change Conference (COP 30)
Belém, Brazil
Thursday, November 13, 9:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. EST
EVENT
Crisis Communications & Reputation Management
NEW YORK, NY
Nov. 12-14, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
Conference
Future of Communications Conference
Austin, TX
Thursday, November 13, 11:00 a.m. EST
WEBINAR
Global Communications in the Age of AI
VIRTUAL
Friday, November 14
EVENT
UN Climate Change Conference (COP 30)
Belém, Brazil
Nov. 12-14, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
Conference
Future of Communications Conference
Austin, TX
Wednesday, November 19, 12-1 p.m. ET
WEBINAR
From Insight to Action: Breakthrough Ideas From CommsWeek 2025
VIRTUAL
Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors & Partners
Thank you to our University Partners
Want to become a sponsor? Get in touch with our team to discuss sponsorship opportunities.
Meet the Communications Week Advisory Board
Host Committee
Ragan Thanks our University Partners participating in Speed Mentoring on Campus during Communications Week:
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SPONSORSHIP
If you’re interested in sponsoring this event, please contact:
Hannah Lavelle
[email protected]
