{"id":75335,"date":"2025-11-27T07:08:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T07:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newonclusivstg.wpengine.com\/?p=75335"},"modified":"2026-03-02T10:25:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T10:25:44","slug":"2026-pr-and-communications-conferences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onclusive.com\/en-gb\/resources\/blog\/2026-pr-and-communications-conferences\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 PR and Communications Conferences: Key Dates for Your Diary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n \n\t\t\t
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Updated: March 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Knowing which 2026 PR and communications conferences are on the horizon gives you a real advantage. With the right visibility, you can identify learning opportunities, shape stronger thought leadership, and align your communications strategy with the moments that matter most across the year.<\/span><\/p>\n

To help your team prepare for next year, we\u2019ve highlighted the most important 2026 communications events confirmed so far. These are the moments that matter for communications leaders, media relations professionals, corporate affairs teams, and anyone responsible for brand reputation.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udcc5January 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Media Insights & Engagement Conference<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

January 27\u201329, 2026 | Orlando, FL<\/b>
\n<\/b>A leading event focused on audience behavior, media consumption trends, and insight-driven content strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Media Week Live<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

January 28, 2026 | London, UK<\/b>
\n<\/b>A key gathering for journalists, editors, and media leaders, offering valuable insight for strengthening media relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ragan\u2019s Crisis Communications Virtual Conference<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

January 28, 2026 | Online<\/b>
\n<\/b>Provides practical frameworks for crisis response, issues management, and reputation protection.<\/span><\/p>\n


\n\ud83d\udcc5February 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n

Ragan\u2019s AI Horizons Conference<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

February 2\u20134, 2026 | Fort Lauderdale, FL<\/b>
\n<\/b>Explores the growing role of artificial intelligence in communications, content creation, and stakeholder engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n

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PRWeek Crisis Communications Summit<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

February 11, 2026 | London, UK<\/b>
\n<\/b>A flagship event for crisis preparedness, strategic counsel, and rapid-response communication.<\/span><\/p>\n


\n\ud83d\udcc5March 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n

International Public Relations Research Conference (IPRRC)<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

March 5\u20137, 2026 | Orlando, FL<\/b>
\n<\/b>One of the world\u2019s most respected PR research gatherings, ideal for teams focused on insight and measurement.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Onclusive On the Road, Miami<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

March 12 | Miami, Florida, U.S.<\/strong>
\nA specially curated afternoon for the brand builders and PR leaders of South Florida. We\u2019re trading the highway for the shoreline (in spirit!) to discuss the future of AI, GEO, and PR measurement in 2026.<\/p>\n

\"Join<\/a><\/p>\n

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Global PR Summit<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

March 19, 2026 | Mexico City, Mexico<\/b>
\n<\/b>A global forum exploring leadership, reputation management, and strategic PR across markets.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The Marketing Meetup Conference<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

March 19, 2026 | London, UK<\/b>
\n<\/b>A community-driven event featuring practical PR and communications sessions with a human-first approach.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Advertising Week Europe<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

March 24\u201326, 2026 | London, UK<\/b>
\n<\/b>Includes programming on earned media, influence, storytelling, and trust that supports integrated PR planning.<\/span><\/p>\n


\n\ud83d\udcc5April 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n

Onclusive On the Road<\/strong> <\/a><\/h3>\n

April 9 | London, UK
\n<\/strong>Brand Impact Under Pressure: The New Rules of GEO & ROI. An evening of expert insights, candid peer conversation and practical thinking on GEO & ROI, followed by drinks and networking.<\/p>\n

\"Join<\/a><\/p>\n

Social Media Week<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

April 14\u201316, 2026 | New York, NY<\/b>
\n<\/b>A major event for social-first communicators focused on digital culture, community building, and audience engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n

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PRWeek Crisis Comms Conference<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

April 16 2026 | Washington D.C.<\/strong>
\nFor the fourth consecutive year, this one-day event will host over 200 guests and empower them to manage crises and minimize damage if \/ when they occur.<\/p>\n

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Onclusive On the Road<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

April 22 | Madrid, Spain<\/strong>
\nAI, GEO, creativity, and reputation are no longer trends: they are the new game board. An afternoon aimed at the exchange of knowledge, strategic analysis and debate, specifically designed for communication and marketing professionals and managers.<\/p>\n

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Digital PR Summit<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

April 22, 2026 | London, UK<\/b>
\n<\/b>Designed for earned media and search-aligned PR teams, covering digital strategy, creativity, and measurement.<\/span><\/p>\n

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PRWeek Influencer360 Conference<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

April 28, 2026 | London, UK<\/b>
\n<\/span>Explores the evolving role of creators and influencers in PR and integrated communications.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Social Media Marketing World<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

April 28\u201330, 2026 | Anaheim, CA<\/b>
\n<\/b>A leading event for social strategy, digital storytelling, and community engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n


\n\ud83d\udcc5May 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n

PRWeek PR360<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

May 14\u201315, 2026 | Brighton, UK<\/b>
\n<\/b> A flagship leadership event covering reputation, transformation, strategic PR, and the future of communications.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Campaign Media360<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

May 19\u201320, 2026 | Brighton, UK<\/b>
\n<\/b> Explores publisher trends, audience behavior, trust, and storytelling. Highly relevant for media relations teams.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC)<\/b><\/h3>\n

May 24\u201328, 2026 | Glasgow, Scotland<\/b>
\n<\/b><\/a>A global event featuring communications technology insights that increasingly shape stakeholder and reputation strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n


\n\ud83d\udcc5June 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n

PR Daily\u2019s Conference<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

June 3\u20135, 2026 | Brooklyn, NY<\/b>
\n<\/b> A comprehensive event covering PR, social media, content strategy, and corporate communications.<\/span><\/p>\n


\n\ud83d\udcc5October 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n

Content Marketing World<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

October 5\u20137, 2026 | Washington, DC<\/b>
\n<\/b>A major global event for content-led communications and storytelling with strong relevance for PR teams integrating owned and earned strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n

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PRSA ICON 2026<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

October 18\u201320, 2026 | Orlando, FL<\/b>
\n<\/b>The flagship PR conference in the United States, bringing together professionals from across the industry for networking, learning, and leadership development.<\/span><\/p>\n


\n\ud83d\udcc5November 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n

Future of Communications Conference<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

November 11-13 | Austin, Texas, U.S.
\n<\/strong>Hosted by Ragan, this event will focus on what’s coming next in the industry. Although specific details haven’t been announced yet, it’s sure to have a fantastic speaker line-up.<\/p>\n

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PRWeek Measurement Conference<\/b><\/h3>\n

November 2026 | London, UK<\/b>
\n<\/b> A must-attend event for teams focused on improving measurement maturity and proving communications effectiveness.<\/span><\/p>\n

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CIPR Annual Conference<\/b><\/h3>\n

November 2026 | London, UK<\/b>
\n<\/b>A cornerstone gathering for PR professionals covering ethics, leadership, AI in PR, internal communications, and strategic practice.<\/span><\/p>\n

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AMEC Global Summit on Measurement<\/b><\/h3>\n

November 2026 | Location TBC<\/b>
\n<\/b>The world\u2019s leading conference on communications measurement and evaluation, bringing together experts from across corporate, agency, and academic worlds.<\/span><\/p>\n


\nPlan Smarter. Communicate with Confidence.<\/b><\/h2>\n

These 2026 PR conferences and events offer valuable opportunities to learn from industry leaders, strengthen your professional network, and bring fresh thinking into your organisation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Use our 2026 PR and Marketing Planning Calendar<\/b><\/a><\/span> to build a more confident and coordinated year ahead. It includes key 2026 PR and communications conferences, global holidays, awareness days, and much more.
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