CIPR announces 2025 Annual Conference – ‘Leadership & Impact: The Future of Strategic Communications’
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has announced its Annual Conference will return on 13 November 2025 at the Minster Building in London, designed to empower PR and communications professionals to lead with confidence and drive meaningful change.
Sponsored by Cision One, PA Mediapoint, and Specialist Speakers, 'Leadership & Impact: The Future of Strategic Communications' will explore how PR practitioners can claim their seat at the top table and drive business outcomes in a world where trust, reputation, and influence are paramount. The conference will provide unmissable opportunities for attendees to sharpen their leadership edge, network with industry peers, and explore how the PR profession is redefining itself in the modern business landscape.
Early bird tickets are now available for a limited time, with live main stage streaming tickets also offered for those unable to attend in person on the day.
Speakers announced so far include:
- Karen Blackett CBE, Former WPP UK President, Non-Executive Director at BFC, Diageo, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Chancellor University of Portsmouth
- Naomi Goodman, Head of Change and Employee Engagement for MHP Group
- Lucy Holliday, Employee Communications Manager at the Financial Times
- Priya Lakhani OBE, Founder and CEO at CENTURY Tech
- Dr. Jack Lewis, a brain scientist, presenter, trainer, and broadcaster for the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and more
- James Peach, a global marketing and business leader working in tech, retail and FMCG
In an era where communication shapes corporate destiny and public trust hangs in the balance, PR professionals have never been more crucial to business success. This year's conference recognises that we are no longer just the voice of our organisations – we are architects of business reputation, influence, and change. 'Leadership & Impact' will challenge our community to step boldly into senior leadership roles, armed with the insights and confidence needed to drive transformational outcomes. Whether you're already influencing at board level or preparing to make that leap, this conference will be a catalyst in challenging your thinking, fuelling your ambition, and equipping you with the knowledge to elevate your impact.
- Find out more and book your tickets for the CIPR's 2025 Annual Conference
About the Chartered Institute of Public Relations
Founded in 1948, the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) is the world's only Royal Chartered professional body for public relations practitioners with over 11,000 members.
The CIPR advances professionalism in public relations by making its members accountable to their employers and the public through a code of conduct and searchable public register, setting standards through training, qualifications, awards and the production of best practice and skills guidance, facilitating Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and awarding Chartered Public Relations Practitioner status (Chart.PR).