Ragan Announces Registration for 2026 Internal Communications Conference at Microsoft Headquarters

Registration is now open for the 2026 Internal Communications Conference, which will be held at Microsoft's headquarters.

Communications leaders from top organizations to share strategies on AI, employee engagement, executive communications and organizational change.

Internal Communications Conference is taking place on October 13-15 at Microsoft Headquarters in Redmond, Washington.

The conference will bring together internal communications leaders, executives and workplace innovators for three days of practical learning focused on helping organizations navigate AI adoption, strengthen employee trust, lead through change and demonstrate business impact.

The first confirmed speakers include:

• Rosalind Brazel, Internal Communications Strategy, IT, The City of Seattle 
• Annie Burt, Vice President, Reputation & Communications, Nemours Children's Health 
• Natalie Cross, Senior Director of Content, Hasbro 
• Katy George, Corporate Vice President of Workforce Transformation, Microsoft 
• Ngozi Magena, Director of Internal Communications, The Trevor Project 
• Scott Thomsen, Director of Communications, Washington State Department of Transportation

The conference agenda features more than 40 sessions, workshops, panels and case studies covering the most pressing issues facing today's internal communicators, including:

• Agentic AI and the future of internal communications 
• Executive communications and leadership visibility 
• Change management and organizational transformation 
• Employee engagement and trust 
• Measurement and proving communications' business value 
• Crisis communications and misinformation 
• Frontline and deskless employee communications 
• Personalized employee content and channel strategy

Attendees also will participate in an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit to Microsoft Garage, where they'll explore how Microsoft's culture of innovation empowers employees to develop new ideas and drive organizational change. 

The Internal Communications Conference is designed for professionals responsible for employee communications, executive communications, change communications, corporate communications, culture, employee engagement and internal content strategy. In addition to educational sessions, attendees will have opportunities to network with peers, exchange ideas and build lasting professional connections. 

Registration is now open. Additional speakers, sessions and special event announcements will be released throughout the summer. 

Click here for more information and to register.