March 11th | 12:00pm ET | Virtual
In today’s environment of heightened scrutiny and rapidly evolving expectations, communications teams play a critical role in guiding CEOs through complex decisions about when, and whether, to speak publicly on social and policy issues. Leaders must weigh opportunities to advance their organization’s mission against the risks of misalignment, reputational harm, political consequences or stakeholder backlash. At the same time, newly-appointed CEOs rely heavily on their communications team to help them establish credibility, articulate a clear vision, and define their leadership voice.
Guest hosted by CEO communications pro, Pete Weissman, this virtual roundtable will bring together senior communicators to explore how organizations can navigate this evolving leadership landscape.
This conversation will examine questions like:
- How can comms help leadership determine when to speak up—or stay silent—on social and policy issues?
- What opportunities and pitfalls do leaders face when engaging publicly on sensitive topics?
- How can organizations ensure executive messaging aligns with their values while minimizing reputational risk?
- What strategies can new CEOs use to make their mark and communicate a compelling, credible vision?
- How can communications teams best position executives as trusted voices inside and outside the organization?
This session will give leaders a chance to compare approaches, share challenges, and refine how they guide and support their CEO’s voice in an increasingly complex public landscape.
We welcome CCOs, VPs, and Directors of Communications to request an invitation to join this roundtable discussion.
Upon qualification, you will receive a follow up email from a member of our team confirming your participation.
Join Us During (and after) the 2026 Corporate Communications Brand & Summit: Connect, Reflect, and Activate Your Insights
Are you attending the Corporate Communications & Brand Summit in Brooklyn this year? PublicRelay will be there, and we’d love to connect during the conference or at our dinner once it wraps.
Meet with Us
Our team will be on site throughout the conference, meeting with top communicators to talk strategy, trends, and how leading brands are using smarter media intelligence to navigate today’s communications challenges.
To secure time during the event, connect with us directly!
Dine with Us
We’re also hosting an intimate roundtable dinner following the conference for a select group of senior communications leaders to discuss the topic, “Elevating Corporate Comms as a Strategic Business Partner“.
Starting at 6:30pm, we’ll unpack the day’s biggest moments and key takeaways over a curated 3-course meal, including talking points such as:
- The shift of corporate communications from a support function to a strategic advisor and what it takes to earn a true seat at the leadership table
- Strengthening partnerships with the CEO and executive leadership, and building credibility with senior decision-makers
- How AI is reshaping corporate communications, from efficiency gains to more strategic applications, and where teams are leaning in or holding back
- Proving impact through measurement, crisis readiness, and trust-building across employees, customers, investors, and broader stakeholders
Whether you’re looking to explore new strategies, gain fresh perspective, or simply engage in a thoughtful conversation with peers, this dinner is designed for communicators who want to lead with impact.
You do not need to attend the summit to RSVP.
Request your invite via the form to the right.
We welcome CCOs, VPs, and Directors of Communications to join this roundtable discussion.
Upon qualification, you will receive a follow up email from a member of our team confirming your participation.
February 26th | 6:00pm ET | Washington, D.C.
Brand leaders today are operating in an environment defined by rapid cultural change, splintered media ecosystems, and rising expectations from audiences who want authenticity, relevance, and values they can trust. Reaching new generations, refreshing legacy brands, and expanding beyond traditional media channels are no longer separate challenges. They are deeply connected parts of the same strategic question: how do brands stay meaningful in a constantly shifting landscape?
Guest host, Stephanie Holland, Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing at American Chemical Society, will lead a conversation about how organizations are adapting, and where they’re still struggling, as audience behaviors evolve and influence decentralizes. Rather than focusing on tactics alone, the discussion will explore how leaders are thinking about long-term brand relevance, credibility, and growth.
Together, we’ll dig into questions such as:
- What does it truly take to connect with Gen Z in a way that feels authentic rather than performative?
- How can established brands successfully evolve their identity without losing the equity they’ve spent decades building?
- What does “earned media” mean in a world where podcasters, creators, and influencers shape opinion alongside — or instead of — traditional outlets?
- How should leaders evaluate new platforms and voices while managing brand risk and consistency?
- What organizational shifts are required to keep pace with audiences whose trust and attention are increasingly fragmented?
Over dinner, participants will share candid perspectives, real-world lessons, and emerging best practices, leaving with sharper insight into how brands can adapt, expand their reach, and remain relevant in an ever-changing communications environment.
We welcome CCOs, VPs, and Directors of Communications to request an invitation to join this roundtable discussion.
Upon qualification, you will receive a follow up email from a member of our team confirming your participation.
February 18th | 8:00am CT | Chicago, IL
The pace of change facing communications leaders continues to accelerate. Technology is transforming how work gets done, altering career paths, reshaping team structures, and redefining what effective leadership looks like. At the same time, leaders are being asked to develop talent, maintain stability, and deliver impact amid ongoing uncertainty and evolution.
In this breakfast roundtable hosted by Geoff Curtis, we’ll bring senior communications leaders together for a candid, peer-driven discussion on what it takes to lead communications teams effectively today and in the future. Rather than focusing solely on tools or technology, the conversation will explore broader questions of talent development, leadership adaptability, and long-term capability building.
We’ll explore questions such as:
- How are career paths, team structures, and talent models evolving as technology takes more tactical and executional work?
- How should leaders mentor, coach, and develop professionals whose roles may fundamentally change in the next one to two years?
- Which capabilities truly future proof a communications career, and how should leaders balance technology and tactical mastery with foundational hard and soft skills?
- In an environment of constant change, how can leaders provide stability, direction, and confidence — while remaining transparent about uncertainty?
This conversation is designed for communications leaders looking to thoughtfully prepare the next generation of talent, evolve their leadership approach, and navigate the intersection of people, technology, and change with clarity and intention.
We welcome CCOs, VPs, and Directors of Communications to request an invitation to join this roundtable discussion.
Upon qualification, you will receive a follow up email from a member of our team confirming your participation.
February 12th | 12:00pm ET | Virtual
In today’s fast-moving policy and business environment, the stakes are high and how organizations communicate is critical. Policy decisions can accelerate or impede innovation, reshape competitive landscapes, and redefine a company’s reputation.
Guest hosted by Tim Doyle, Partner and Head of US Public Affairs at Stillpoint Global Advisors, and a former policy communications leader at Amazon and the US Chamber of Commerce, this virtual roundtable will gather senior communicators to explore how policy communications can advance or impact business objectives. The conversation will examine:
- How the environment has shifted over time and why state capitols play an even more important role
- How narratives about policy developments and American innovation impact corporate strategy
- How to tell a compelling story using data both internally and externally
- Ways communications teams can translate policy into business relevance
- Best practices for elevating corporate affairs as a driver of business impact
This session will give leaders a chance to compare approaches, share challenges, and refine how they tell their organization’s story in a complex policy landscape.
We welcome CCOs, VPs, and Directors of Communications to request an invitation to join this roundtable discussion.
Upon qualification, you will receive a follow up email from a member of our team confirming your participation.
January 29th | 6:00pm PT | San Francisco, CA
Communications leaders today are navigating one of the most profound shifts the profession has ever seen. AI is reshaping how work gets done — accelerating routine tasks, expanding analytical insight, and redefining the skills communicators need to lead. At the same time, media consumption continues to fracture, stakeholder expectations are intensifying, and communications teams are increasingly expected to advise on everything from earnings and litigation risk to cultural flashpoints.
The result isn’t a crisis, but a paradigm shift — one that is expanding the scope of responsibility, evolving the apprenticeship model, and rewriting what it means to build and lead a modern communications function.
Hosted by Joe Carberry, Partner at Breakwater Strategy and David Chamberlin, Managing Director, Strategic Communications, Advisory Team at Orrick, this conversation invites communications leaders to explore how this transformation is unfolding through questions like:
- How do we cultivate the next generation of communicators when their early career experience looks so different from our own?
- What does it mean to be “business fluent” in a world where communicators sit at the intersection of technology, strategy, policy, and culture?
- How should leaders rethink the integration of communications, data, and AI to better guide organizational decision-making?
- As AI tools become more efficient, what does it take for communicators to become smarter, more connected, and more influential in the rooms where decisions are made?
Over dinner, we’ll examine not only the challenges but also the opportunities and leave with a shared understanding of how communicators can successfully lead through this transformative era.
We welcome CCOs, VPs, and Directors of Communications to request an invitation to join this roundtable discussion.
Upon qualification, you will receive a follow up email from a member of our team confirming your participation.