Build Brand Trust, Navigate Crisis & Unlock AI-Enhanced Communication Success:

Expert-Led Corporate Communication Strategies For Lasting Impact Through Global Uncertainty & Change

AI: Practical Implementation & Proven Strategies • Geopolitics & Government Relations • Crisis Comms Strategies • Stakeholder Management • Social Media & Digital Channel Mixes • Budgets • Comms In Regulated Spaces • Internal Comms & Employee Engagement • ED&I Comms • Measuring Success • ESG Comms • Storytelling & Content

10th Annual One-Day Conference & Networking Exhibition | 11th February 2026 | One America Square, London 

08.15 Registration & Informal Networking

09.00 GIC Welcome & Morning Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks

Amy Butler, VP Corporate Communications, eToro

Rajan Lakhani, Head Of PR & Comms, Plum

AI: PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION & PROVEN STRATEGIES

PANEL Q&A

Harness The Real Opportunities Of AI To Strengthen Judgement, Build Trust, Safeguard Reputation & Drive Confident AI Adoption

  • Apply AI with confidence! Integrate AI to strengthen core communications functions without compromising brand voice, judgement or quality
  • Harness AI as a strategic asset whilst leveraging human strengths, ensuring nuance, stakeholder trust, and long-term reputation
  • In a world where AI can draft emails, speeches, and press releases in seconds, how can authenticity and genuine human connection be maintained to ensure your comms remain credible and trusted?
  • Unlock stakeholder buy-in and discover practical strategies to build cohesive internal adoption while managing legitimate concerns about AI integration
  • The risks of deepfakes, misinformation, and synthetic media are already reshaping public discourse… examine new ways to protect your organisation’s reputation as the AI landscape evolves to ensure stakeholders know what is true and what is false

Emer Delaney, Director Of Communications, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Nicola Green, Chief Communications & Corporate Affairs Officer, Virgin Media O2

Phil Hodge, Senior Sales Manager, Notified

Luke Mircea-Willats, Head Of Global Communications, Merz Therapeutics

CEO SPOTLIGHT

EXCLUSIVE SESSION | PANEL Q&A

Inside The CEO Mindset: Cement Corporate Comms Strategies As Central To Business To Secure Lasting Influence & Improve Reputation

  • What do the C-Suite team expect from communications – both internally and externally? Align your function with executive priorities and demonstrate lasting value
  • Reposition comms as a strategic driver through crafting narratives that earn influence, shape decisions and increase ROI
  • As business models evolve, so do CEO expectations – how can comms functions adapt to stay match fit for tomorrow’s challenges

Sarah Hughes, Chief Executive Officer, Mind

Rene Frey, CEO, Rough Guides

Elham Fardad, Founder & CEO, Migrant Leaders

Jon Dutton OBE, Chief Executive, British Cycling

Deborah Williams, CEO, The Women’s Association