The Corporate Communications Conference Manchester 2026 brings together senior communications, PR and corporate affairs leaders to examine how organisations are protecting reputation, navigating scrutiny and building stakeholder trust in an always-on, low-trust environment. Designed for in-house comms teams operating under pressure, the programme focuses on crisis response, AI integration, purpose-led storytelling and proving the strategic impact of communications in 2026 and beyond.

Bringing the UK’s leading corporate communications event to Manchester for the first time, the conference features senior-level perspectives from organisations including Unilever, EDF Energy, Asda, Virgin, Standard Chartered, Experian, Network Rail, Amazon, AXA XL, Heineken, The Guardian, Transport for London, the Cabinet Office and more.

With 27+ senior speakers, three interactive panel debates and structured networking, delegates leave with practical frameworks for managing reputation, responding to crises, embedding responsible AI and strengthening trust across internal and external audiences.

Key Areas Covered

• AI and the future of communications
• Crisis communications in a 24/7 media cycle
• Reputation management in the misinformation era
• Rebuilding trust through authentic communication
• Purpose-led brand storytelling
• Proving communications impact and value
• ESG and responsible communications
• Activating employee voices
• Embedding diversity and authentic representation
• Communicating through uncertainty

Why Attend

This conference is designed for senior communications professionals responsible for protecting reputation, shaping public perception and advising leadership through complexity. The agenda focuses on how leading organisations are responding to scrutiny, misinformation, political volatility and rising expectations — from AI-enabled comms and real-time crisis response to purpose, ESG and measurable impact. Expect candid case studies, commercially relevant insight and strategies you can apply immediately to strengthen credibility, confidence and influence across your organisation.

Contact

Phone: +44 (0)20 3479 2299
Email: info@corporatecommsconference.com 
Website: corporatecommsconference.com/manchester
Press & media: Callin Klopper – callin@gicconferences.com

👥 Bring Your Team – Group discounts available
Send 4 delegates for the price of 3 — or send 3 and get the third place half-price.