Hi, friends!
Clear some space on your calendar.
“Rooms to grow” is stacked this week, including webinars, certifications, conferences, and more. I'm opening with the one I can't stop thinking about:
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After Miami, Mexico City, Madrid, and Medellín, Onclusive On The Road is heading to Orlando for The PR Secret Society.
Hidden inside the Orlando World Center Marriott, The Stockroom Speakeasy is opening its “secret” doors for a private gathering bringing together folks attending PRSA ICON and members of Orlando’s local PR and communications community.
There are no panels, presentations, or formal programming. Just drinks, appetizers, and the opportunity to unwind, exchange ideas, and connect with people who understand the fast-moving world of #CommsJobs.
🗓 October 19 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
📍 The Stockroom Speakeasy, Orlando World Center Marriott
Space is limited, so act quickly. See you there! 🔑
October
Oct 6: PRSA "Pause to Accelerate: Becoming a Smart, Strategic AI-enabled Comms Team" (virtual webinar, free for members) Join experts Kelly Basgen and Victoria Dew for a conversation about building AI-enabled comms teams.
Oct 7: IABC Madrid community gathering (Madrid, Spain - 6:30 to 8:30 PM, free)
A small first meetup with drinks and tapas, paid individually. Places are limited, so register early.
Oct. 9: Nonprofit Comms Club live session with Stephanie Roberts of Hitachi. Join the club to attend.
Oct 12-13: Microsoft Comms Camp, Seattle (Seattle,WA, in person, free)
A hands-on workshop where comms teams and their IT partners build a playbook they can use right away. You need Microsoft 365, Teams and Viva Engage access.
Oct 14: Unmute NYC (New York, free, registration required)
Jonas Bladt Hansen leads a talk on moving internal comms past reach and engagement to real business outcomes. I’ll be there!
Oct 14: Comma Partners Internal Comms roundtable, Bristol (in person, morning)
A small, director-level roundtable. Email [email protected] with your city in the subject line.
Oct 14-15: Internal comms hackathon, Peru and Latin America (UPC)
Four hours of creative problem-solving, open to only two companies. Aimed at internal comms, culture and employee experience leaders who bring a real challenge. Contact the poster to learn more.
Oct 15: Friday Media Lunch, Tribeca NYC (Meredith Klein and Amanda Coffee)
A lunch for comms pros who oversee media or marketing, and for marketers who want direct press relationships.
Oct. 15: Communications Elevated Conference (IABC, Denver, one-day conference) They are looking for volunteers. Email [email protected].
Oct 16: Communication Leadership Summit USA (Washington, DC, IABC and Strategic) An unconference with no fixed agenda. The group is kept small on purpose, so the conversations are real.
Oct 18-20: PRSA ICON 2026 (Orlando, FL)
The biggest annual gathering of PR and comms pros. Keynotes from Tyler Gillum, Sally Hogshead and Gaby Natale. Code DANIEL10 gets you 10% off. I’ll be there!
Oct 20: ENGAGE Atlanta (Workvivo by Zoom, 9 AM ET, TKE Building, free)
An in-person day on employee engagement.
Oct 20: Microsoft Comms Camp, Melbourne (in person, free)
Same hands-on format as Seattle.
Oct 21: Microsoft Comms Camp, Sydney (in person, free)
The final stop of the series. At least for now.
Oct 21: Simpplr Virtual Summit, "The Frontline Connection" (free, 12 to 4 PM ET)
How to communicate with frontline and deskless employees.
Oct 22: Comms Futurist, "Empower Managers to Communicate with Employees" (virtual, free, 1 PM ET, 60 minutes) A panel on helping managers carry the message to their teams.
Oct 23: Woman of the Year Awards (Washington Women in Public Relations, in person, Washington, DC). The 37th annual luncheon runs 11 AM to 1 PM at The Potomac Hotel. Strong room for meeting the region's comms leaders.
Oct 27: AI Strategies for Corporate Communications (NYU Kimmel Center, New York, 3rd annual) A conference on putting AI to work in corporate comms. Code COMMS25 gets you 25% off any ALI event, including this one.
Oct. 29: Seat at the Table Dinner (Toronto, Gusto 101, 6 to 9 PM): fifteen seats, invitation only, hosted by Priya Bates with guest speaker David Bradfield. Comment "Add me to the Invite" to be considered.
November
Nov 3: "A Career in Communications" panel (Momentum, Ferry Building, Auckland, in person) Senior leaders across PR, engagement, internal and corporate affairs. Drinks at 5:30 PM, panel at 6:00. Space is limited. Email [email protected] to register.
Nov 3: Comma Partners Internal Comms roundtable, London (in person, afternoon)
Same director-level format as Bristol.
Nov 10: "Why Some Changes Stick" (Forty1, virtual, free) A session for anyone leading or supporting transformation.
Nov 11-13: Future of Communications Conference (Ragan, Austin, TX)
Three days with the Ragan community. Code DANIEL200 gets you a discount.
Nov 12: Internal Communications & Culture Strategy Certification (Sage XP Academy, 5-week program) An applied program on building and leading an internal comms and culture strategy. The sign-up link gets you 10% off.
Nov 17: Employee Communications, Intranets & Channels Conference (Mayfair House Hotel & Garden, Miami) A conference on employee comms, intranets and channels. Code COMMS25 gets 25% off this or any ALI event.
Nov 17: Comms Summit 2026 (Helsinki) A day of comms talks that wraps up with Comms x Cocktails. Space is limited.
That’s it for this week. If you want to promote your event in future issues, please email me at [email protected]. Also, if you enjoy my work, please consider donating at https://ko-fi.com/commsjobs.
Thanks for the support!
Daniel