Do you want to level up your internal comms in 2024? Explore our curated list of ten of the best HR and comms-centric conferences! These gatherings offer valuable learning experiences and networking opportunities, empowering you to elevate your career and company. This list is in chronological order.
1. ALI 11th Annual Strategic Internal Communications – West — January 30-February 1, 2024 in San Francisco, CA
This two-day conference focuses on helping internal communicators adapt and prepare for 2024. Participants will learn how to communicate with a dispersed workforce, champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, nurture a sense of belonging, avoid communication overload, and more. Learn more here.
2. HRWest 2024 — March 5-6, 2024 in Oakland, CA
This conference showcases the top human resources trends and strategies. With 75 sessions and roundtables, HR and talent professionals will benefit from HRWest. Heads of HR and talent development lead sessions covering HR strategy, HR tech, talent, and compliance. Learn more here.
3. Ragan Employee Communications & Culture Conference — April 16-18, 2024 in Chicago, IL
This conference covers change and crisis communications, thought leadership content, and authentic storytelling. It will help you craft compelling communications that help foster a positive workplace culture. Attendees will experience interactive sessions and workshops, inspirational keynotes, lively debates, and networking. Learn more here.
4. SHRM Annual Conference & Expo — June 23-26, 2024 in Chicago, IL
With twelve content tracks covering topics like compensation and benefits, diversity and inclusion, and employment law and regulations, SHRM24 gives attendees in-depth insights into all things HR. Session formats vary from rapid-fire spotlight stage presentations by thought leaders to mega sessions covering the spectrum of HR responsibilities. Learn more here.
5. IABC World Conference — June 23-26, 2024 in Chicago, IL
The IABC World Conference focuses heavily on peer-to-peer interaction and content tracks that align with different stages of a comms professional’s career. Rather than your typical session formats, IABC prioritizes dialogue-focused learning experiences like their tech-free Dialogue Den sessions that allow participants to engage in intimate, small group conversations about important industry topics. Learn more here.
6. ALI 11th Annual Strategic Internal Communications – East — July 16-18, 2024 in Boston, MA
Advanced Learning Institute’s (ALI) East conference is about “Cultivating a Culture of Connection.” This conference equips participants with the tools and strategies to communicate with employees and foster a culture of connection. Learn more here.
7. ALI Strategic Internal Communications – Canada — August 6-8, 2024 in Toronto, Canada
The Advanced Learning Institute hosts conferences that help connect attendees with a community of their peers. The organization aims to help executives build strong personal relationships, learn about cutting-edge trends, and solve various business problems. If you are interested in ALI’s Canadian conference, watch for additional information here.
8. Ragan Internal Communications Conference at Microsoft Headquarters — October 16-18, 2024 in Redmond, WA
This conference occurs at the Microsoft Learning Center on the company’s campus in Redmond, WA. Internal and executive communications professionals, PR, social media, and marketing leaders converge for keynotes and demos. The conference helps equip communications professionals with the skills to steer their organizations forward. Sign up for event updates here.
9. Gartner ReimagineHR Conference — October 28-30, 2024 in Orlando, FL
This conference is perfect for CHROs and their HR leadership teams. It offers must-have HR insights, strategies, and technology optimization guidance. Attendees can learn how to build world-class HR functions, hold organizations accountable for DEI outcomes, design rewards packages to drive productivity, and more. Learn more here.
10. Ragan Future of Communications Conference — November 13-15, 2024 in Austin, TX
This conference helps charter the future of the communications profession, emphasizing innovation and strategy. Session topics include storytelling, manager comms, employer branding, social media marketing, media relations, and the complexities of AI, ESG, and DEI (artificial intelligence; environmental, social, and governance; and diversity, equity, and inclusion). Learn more here.
