CIPR announces 2026 Annual Conference – ‘Organisational Resilience: Leading Communications in a Changing World’
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has announced its Annual Conference will return on Wednesday, 18 November 2026 at 1 Basinghall Avenue and online. Designed for PR and communications professionals navigating an increasingly complex business, social, political, and economic landscape, the conference will delve into the strategies, skills, and insights needed to build resilient organisations and future-ready teams.
Sponsored by Cision, Iprovision, Kinura, PA Mediapoint, and Specialist Speakers, ‘Organisational Resilience: Leading Communications in a Changing World’, will provide a thought-provoking day featuring expert speakers, practical case studies, networking, and forward-looking discussions. It will equip attendees to adapt, respond, and thrive in times of change. From the transformative impact of AI and evolving approaches to leadership, business development, cyber security, crisis communications and much more, the agenda reflect the challenges and opportunities defining modern practice in today’s uncertain world.
Early bird tickets are now on a first come, first served basis. For those unable to attend in person, online streaming tickets are available for main stage sessions subject to speaker confirmation.
Speakers confirmed so far include:
- Steve Baker - former minister and Chief Provocation Officer, The Provocation People
- Professor Paul Dolan - Professor of Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics and Chief Provocation Officer, The Provocation People
- Dr Alison Edgar MBE - Motivational Business Speaker
- Dr Rebecca Harding - CEO, Centre for Economic Security
- Amil Khan - Co-founder and CEO, Valent
- Dwain Reid - Business Growth Specialist
- Louise Thompson Davies - Global Head of External Communications at Jaguar Land Rover
As economic uncertainty, geopolitical shifts, and rapid technological change dominate boardroom conversations, the role of public relations in building organisational resilience has become the cornerstone of our industry strength. The days of businesses simply reacting to disruption are over. Resilience means anticipating challenges, adapting with agility, and building the foundations that allow organisations to emerge from stronger. How that works in reality is easier said than done and this conference will fill in the gaps with expert advice and case studies that will help us to safeguard livelihoods, sustain growth, and ensure our industry remains competitive and future-ready. I look forward to chairing the event and seeing you all there.
- Find out more and book your tickets for the CIPR's 2026 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).