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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260417T100000
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SUMMARY:Communication Leadership Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Communication Leadership Summit returns to Brussels for a second edition on 17 April. \nMost events for communication professionals focus on sharpening individual skills\, refining strategy\, or building executive presence. \nThe Communication Leadership Summit takes a different approach and asks: What can we achieve together? \nLast year\, 75+ senior communication leaders gathered in Brussels to explore the future of our profession. They left with some of the most valuable conversations they’d had all year and a global network of peers. \nThis April\, we’re doing it again. \nWhat makes this event different \nThe summit is a full-day “unconference”: a facilitated session powered by the people in the room. There are no panels\, keynotes\, or preset agendas. \nInstead\, participants lead the conversation and tackle the biggest challenges facing our profession together. \nThe format is designed to spark bold ideas\, build meaningful connections\, and rethink what leadership means\, both individually and collectively. \nWhat will we talk about?\nThe agenda is open. Anyone can propose a session: a question you’re wrestling with\, a challenge you’re facing\, something you’re curious about. \nLast year\, people suggested topics like: \n\nMeasuring the ROI of communication (and getting leadership to care)\nLeading communication through organizational change and uncertainty\nBuilding and retaining high-performing teams on tight budgets\nHow to get a seat at the executive table – and keep it\nThe future of our profession and how we shape it\nPersonal branding for communication leaders\nEmployee engagement when trust is broken\nIntegrating AI into communication teams\n\nIf a topic matters to you\, lead it. If you’re curious\, join it. If it’s not delivering value\, move to another conversation. You’re in charge of your own experience. \nWho should attend \nThe Communication Leadership Summit is for communication professionals ready to shape both the future of the profession and their own role in it. \nYou’ll get the most from the event if you are: \n\nA senior communication leader – Chief Communication Officer\, Director\, or Head of Communication – who shapes strategy and drives organizational impact\nA senior advisor\, strategist\, or consultant leading change in the profession\nAn agency or freelance leader looking to connect\, influence\, and collaborate globally\nAn ambitious early- or mid-career professional aspiring to leadership roles\n\nWhether you’re already at the top or preparing to step up\, the event gives you the space to connect with peers\, shape the conversation\, and co-create the future of communication. \nWhy you should be in the room\nHere’s why you should join us: \n\nShape the profession’s future\nBe part of bold conversations about making communication essential to business success and redefining how its impact is measured.\n\n\nConnect with peers who get it\nMeet communication leaders who share your challenges and ambitions. Build a network you can turn to for ideas\, support\, and collaboration long after the summit ends.\n\n\nGet clarity and confidence\nGet practical strategies you can use right away to inspire your team\, influence decision-makers\, and demonstrate your value.\n\n\nMove your priorities forward\nWhether you’re integrating AI\, securing resources\, or building stakeholder trust\, you’ll leave with actionable next steps.\n\n\nStay ahead of change\nExplore the trends reshaping our profession – from AI to evolving workplace expectations – and learn how to navigate them successfully.\n\nSpots are filling up fast – get your ticket now.
URL:https://iabcemena.com/event/communication-leadership-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Full Circle Brussels\, 89 Chaussée de Vleurgat\, Ixelles\, Belgium\, 1050\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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SUMMARY:Navigating Industrial Evolution: Communication at Heart of Public Affairs
DESCRIPTION:Navigating Industrial Evolution: Communication at Heart of Public Affairs with Karoliina Rasi\nWednesday\, May 6\, 2026\n1:00 PM – 1:30 PM CEST (Central European Summer Time)\n \nJoin a 30-min session with Karoliina Rasi to explore EU policy\, climate\, and trade and build stronger public affairs strategies. \nIn this session\, she will explore how to build effective relationships within the European Parliament and Commission to help drive policy outcomes. She will also discuss how to communicate sustainability through the lens of “sustainable stainless steel” and manage the transition toward greener energy solutions such as green hydrogen. In addition\, she will share best practices for coordinating multinational public affairs teams across diverse linguistic and political environments\, and explain how to integrate corporate communications with public relations in times of crisis\, particularly around trade and climate-related issues. \nThis session will help you better understand how to manage complex stakeholder environments by balancing the competing priorities of industry\, trade\, and climate policy at the European level. It will offer a valuable look inside the Brussels ecosystem and how public affairs professionals influence decision-making within EU institutions. You will also gain insight into key issues shaping today’s business environment\, including critical raw materials and supply chain efficiency\, along with practical lessons drawn from Karoliina’s extensive experience across sectors such as transport\, technology\, and metals. \nKaroliina Rasi brings a deep understanding of political and societal dynamics\, making this a unique opportunity to learn from a leading expert in European public affairs.
URL:https://iabcemena.com/event/karoliina-rasi/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260527T133000
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SUMMARY:In Memory of Rob Briggs — A Speed Mentoring & Networking Session
DESCRIPTION:In memory of Rob Briggs\, we’re running an online speed mentoring and networking session to honour his life and legacy. \nWould you like to get some advice from fellow comms pros? Or perhaps you just want to take some time to network with peers across the EMENA region. \nRob was widely known for his generosity\, warmth\, and willingness to share his knowledge with others. This session is a moment for us to connect\, support one another\, and continue the spirit of learning and collaboration that he embodied. \nPlease feel free to come prepared with a challenge or question you’re facing and you’ll be paired with peers to discuss in breakout rooms.
URL:https://iabcemena.com/event/in-memory-of-rob-briggs/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260610T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260610T140000
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SUMMARY:IABC EMENA | Annual General Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:Notice of Annual General Meeting: \nAll IABCEMENA members are invited to join the region’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 10 June 2026\, from 12 pm BST / 1 pm CEST. \nOur AGM will include the election of our 2026/27 Region Board\, as well as reflecting on the 2025/26 board year. \nRegister via Zoom.
URL:https://iabcemena.com/event/iabc-emena-agm-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20260612T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20260612T120000
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SUMMARY:Warsaw City Connect | IABC EMENA
DESCRIPTION:Join IABC EMENA and BNP Paribas Bank Polska for a morning of presentations\, discussion\, and networking with communication professionals. \n Agenda \n 09:00 AM – 09:30 AM\nNetworking and coffee \n 09:30 AM – 09:35 AM\nWelcome: Izabela Tworzydło\, Corporate Communications Director at BNP Paribas Bank Polska\, and Edyta Blachowska\, IABC EMENA Warsaw Lead \n 09:35 AM – 10:00 AM\nFrom planning to crisis communication: The role of the communicator in supporting business\, Zuzanna Puk\, Senior CX Engagement Specialist at Allegro \n 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM\nFrom support to strategic: How to turn your comms role into a career of impact\, Ruxandra-Laura Bosilca\, PhD\, SCMP®\, IABC EMENA Board Director \nWhat does it take to move from a “support” function to a strategic communication role? Drawing on 13+ years of communication leadership across four countries\, Ruxandra-Laura Bosilca challenges how we think about the value of communication in organizations. She’ll explore what it takes to go beyond execution and step into influence: connecting your work to business outcomes\, shaping decisions early\, and becoming a trusted advisor to senior executives. You’ll walk away with practical\, ready-to-use ideas to make your work more visible\, more strategic\, and more impactful. \n 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM\nBreak \n 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM\nDiscussion: Best practices and knowledge sharing \n 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM\nNetworking
URL:https://iabcemena.com/event/warsaw-city-connect-june-2026/
LOCATION:Centrala BNP Paribas Bank Polska\, 2 Marcina Kasprzaka 01-211\, Warszawa\, Poland
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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SUMMARY:How to Build a Thought Leadership Strategy your Leadership will Fund
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nLearn to build a thought-leadership strategy that activates your experts\, earns attention & gets leadership buy-in. \n\nWebinar: How to Build a Thought-Leadership Strategy Your Leadership Will Fund\nPresenter: Rhea Wessel\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, 16 June\, 12:00 PM CEST (Madrid) / 11:00 AM BST (UK)\nRegister: Register on Eventbrite \n\nHow to Build a Thought-Leadership Strategy Your Leadership Will Fund\nYour organization knows more than it publishes. Everyone agrees the experts should be writing more — and somehow nothing comes out. Or what does come out reads like a brochure. \nThis webinar is for internal and external communicators who want to change that. You’ll learn how to design a thought-leadership strategy that draws ideas out of your subject-matter experts\, earns the audience’s attention\, and supports the business goals leadership actually cares about. \nFor internal communicators: practical ways to engage your SMEs\, get them writing\, and turn their knowledge into material teams across the business can use. \nFor external communicators: how thought leadership builds visibility\, reputation and trust — and how to win the leadership buy-in (and budget) to do it properly. \nYou’ll leave knowing how to:\n\nActivate subject-matter experts and turn their thinking into stronger internal and external content.\nDesign a thought-leadership strategy aligned to business goals and audience needs.\nMake the case to leadership by showing how thought leadership drives visibility\, influence and trust.\n\nAbout Rhea Wessel\nRhea Wessel is an American writer and thought-leadership strategist who helps people grow their business by creating and publishing thought leadership. \nOffering fractional thought-leadership services\, she and her team advise and train on ideation\, messaging\, AI writing and how to find and articulate your best ideas to become an IP-driven company. \nAs a journalist\, she wrote thousands of stories on hundreds of topics and was published in outlets like the New York Times\, Wall Street Journal and BBC. Later\, as a writer for companies\, she has penned and edited thousands more stories across 30 industries. \nRhea founded and leads The Institute for Thought Leadership\, a B2B training and consulting company that helps clients take their ideas to scale with thought-leadership publishing\, research and programs. \nHer first book\, Write Like a Thought Leader\, was published in 2022. Rhea’s next book\, Thought Leadership for Small Firms: How to use AI to punch above your weight\, will be available in 2026. Rhea is a board member of the Global Thought Leadership Institute (gtli.org).
URL:https://iabcemena.com/event/build-a-thought-leadership-strategy/
LOCATION:Warszawa
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260623T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260623T140000
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SUMMARY:If Managers Don't Own The Message\, You Don't Own the Culture.
DESCRIPTION:Why Culture Lives (or Dies) in the Middle and what communicators can do about it.\n\n\nWebinar: If Managers Don’t Own the Message\, You Don’t Own the Culture\nPresenter: Steve Crescenzo\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, 23 June\, 1:00 PM CEST (Spain) / 12:00 PM BST (UK)\nRegister: Register on Eventbrite \n\nMost organizations say culture matters\, then treat managers as message carriers rather than culture builders. That’s the mistake. Employees don’t experience “the company.” \nThey experience their manager. If managers read slides\, culture feels scripted. If they spark real dialogue\, culture becomes real. \nThis session shows communicators how to stop pushing talking points and start equipping managers to translate strategy\, invite conversation\, surface concerns\, and send insight back up. \nBecause culture isn’t built when leaders speak. It’s built when managers make meaning. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nA clear model for turning managers into two-way communication channels — not corporate megaphones.\nSimple tools to help managers translate strategy into “what this means for us.”\nA practical way to spark dialogue instead of dumping information.\nA system for capturing real stories from the floor — the raw material of culture.\nA framework for closing the feedback loop so employees see their voices move upward.\nA shift from measuring distribution to measuring understanding\, ownership\, and action.
URL:https://iabcemena.com/event/own-message-own-culture/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T203000
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SUMMARY:London Unfiltered: Volume 4
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the fourth evening of unfiltered human connection where five people will courageously share a short and simple personal story.\nWe believe every single human on this earth has endless stories to share with the people they know and the people they don’t. Stories heal\, they entertain\, they inspire – and most of all\, they build a sense of belonging. \nJoin us for the fourth evening of unfiltered human connection where five people will courageously share a short and simple personal story. \nEvery single human on this earth has endless stories to share with the people they know and the people they don’t. Stories heal\, they entertain\, they inspire – and most of all\, they build a sense of belonging. \nJoin us for another evening of unfiltered human connection where five people will courageously share a short and simple personal story. \nIn partnership with AB and IABC EMENA\, we’ll be returning to the exclusive 53rd-floor Observatory at Wardian London\, Canary Wharf\, with spectacular views across London. \nYou will show up\, ready to hear whatever stories come your way. Humour\, tragedy\, embarrassment\, achievement\, reflection\, simplicity\, identity\, love… you won’t know until you’re listening to it. Just trust the process and enjoy the ride! \nThere’s only one rule for the evening: respect every person in the space. We are an inclusive and judgement-free event. All speakers and attendees must feel safe to enjoy the experience. \nNow\, doesn’t that sound like a real slice of magic to break up your week? \n*Please note there are no refunds on tickets to this event\, but they are transferrable. \n**Ticket price includes five great stories\, networking with interesting people\, one drink (craft beer\, glass of house white/red wine\, or soft drink)\, a selection of snacks – and phenomenal views of the city\, usually only enjoyed by residents of Wardian!
URL:https://iabcemena.com/event/london-unfiltered-volume-4/
LOCATION:Wardian London\, Marsh Wall\, London\, E14 9TP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260826T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260826T140000
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SUMMARY:Start With Discovery: How to find out what’s actually wrong with your comms
DESCRIPTION:Before you change the channel\, change the platform or commission another piece of content\, find out what problem you are actually trying to solve. \nWebinar: Start With Discovery: How to find out what’s actually wrong with your comms\nSpeakers: Sharon O’Dea and Jonathan Phillips\nDate & time: Wednesday\, 26 August 2026 · 13:00 CEST / 12:00 BST\nFormat: Online\nWho can attend: Open to all IABC members\nRegister: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/aQyjMvK4LD \nEngagement is down\, so perhaps it’s time for a new intranet. The newsletter isn’t being read\, so video might work better. Employees say there is too much communication\, so the answer must be fewer messages. \nThese may all be reasonable ideas. But they are still solutions — and they often arrive before anyone has established what is actually going wrong. \nDiscovery is the work that comes first. \nIt helps communication teams understand where communication is failing\, why it is happening and who is affected. Instead of working from assumptions or a general feeling that “comms isn’t working”\, discovery gives you evidence to make better decisions about where to spend time\, attention and budget. \nIn this IABC EMENA webinar\, Sharon O’Dea and Jonathan Phillips\, co-founders of Lithos Partners and co-authors of Digital Communications at Work\, will show what useful discovery looks like in practice. \nDrawing on their work with organisations and the discovery approach explored in their book\, they will look at how to investigate communication problems without turning the process into a lengthy research project — and how to translate what you learn into a case senior stakeholders can understand and support. \nWhat we’ll cover \n\nHow to distinguish the visible symptom from the underlying communication problem\nDiscovery techniques that help surface real issues rather than confirm existing assumptions\nWhat useful discovery can look like when time and budget are limited\nHow to identify where communication is breaking down — and for whom\nHow to turn evidence into recommendations and a credible case for investment\nHow to keep the conversation focused on outcomes rather than simply producing more outputs\n\nAbout the speakers \nSharon O’Dea\nDigital Communications Strategist · Co-founder\, Lithos Partners\nIABC EMENA Board Director\, Professional Development \nJonathan Phillips\nDigital Workplace Strategist · Co-founder\, Lithos Partners \nSharon and Jonathan are the co-authors of Digital Communications at Work: Designing Channels for Employee Engagement and Experience (Kogan Page\, 2026). \nIf you work in internal communication\, employee experience or digital workplace — particularly if you are reviewing channels\, planning a new platform or trying to understand why existing communication isn’t delivering the results you need — this session will give you a practical place to start. \nWednesday\, 26 August 2026\n13:00 CEST / 12:00 BST\nOnline \nThe webinar is open to all IABC members. \nRegister for the webinar: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/aQyjMvK4LD
URL:https://iabcemena.com/event/start-with-discovery/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T203000
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SUMMARY:London Unfiltered: Volume 5
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin us for the fifth evening of unfiltered human connection where five people will courageously share a short and simple personal story. \nEvery single human on this earth has endless stories to share with the people they know and the people they don’t. Stories heal\, they entertain\, they inspire – and most of all\, they build a sense of belonging. \nJoin us for another evening of unfiltered human connection where five people will courageously share a short and simple personal story. \nIn partnership with AB and IABC EMENA\, we’ll be returning to the exclusive 53rd-floor Observatory at Wardian London\, Canary Wharf\, with spectacular views across London. \nYou will show up\, ready to hear whatever stories come your way. Humour\, tragedy\, embarrassment\, achievement\, reflection\, simplicity\, identity\, love… you won’t know until you’re listening to it. Just trust the process and enjoy the ride! \nThere’s only one rule for the evening: respect every person in the space. We are an inclusive and judgement-free event. All speakers and attendees must feel safe to enjoy the experience. \nNow\, doesn’t that sound like a real slice of magic to break up your week? \nImportant Ticket Information\n*Please note there are no refunds on tickets to this event\, but they are transferrable. \n**Ticket price includes five great stories\, networking with interesting people\, one drink (craft beer\, glass of house white/red wine\, or soft drink)\, a selection of snacks – and phenomenal views of the city\, usually only enjoyed by residents of Wardian! \nAgenda\n06:00 PM – 06:30 PM: Arrival and welcome drink \n06:30 PM – 07:00 PM Our five speakers share their stories \n07:00 PM – 08:30 PM Networking and nibbles! Stick around to chat with fellow attendees. \nFrequently Asked Questions\nIs there parking available? \nThere is no parking available at Wardian\, but there are car parks around Canary Wharf. Be warned\, though\, that parking can be rather expensive! Your best bet is to stick to public transport\, where you’re spoiled for choice with the Jubilee line\, Elizabeth line\, DLR\, Uber Boats\, buses\, and taxis. \nIs the venue accessible? \nYes! The venue is fully accessible and accessible toilets are available in the Observatory. There are lifts up to the 53rd floor (perhaps unsurprisingly!) and everything is on one level. If you have an accessibility concern\, please don’t hesitate to contact Simon Cavendish at simon@simonmonger.com. \nDo you make a profit on the event? \nThe short answer? No. We make minimal profit on London Unfiltered and the ticket price is simply to cover the venue hire costs.
URL:https://iabcemena.com/event/london-unfiltered-volume-5/
LOCATION:Wardian London\, Marsh Wall\, London\, E14 9TP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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SUMMARY:Berlin Unfiltered: Volume 1
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first evening of unfiltered human connection where five people will courageously share a short and simple personal story. \nOn 23 September\, Unfiltered comes to Berlin for the first time. \nFive speakers will each have five minutes to tell one personal story. The stories will not be announced in advance\, and they will not be professional talks\, company case studies or polished career lessons. \nThey may be funny\, uncomfortable\, surprising\, tender or completely unexpected. The only certainty is that each one belongs to the person telling it. \nUnfiltered began in Perth and has since reached cities including London\, Sydney\, Cape Town and Chicago. The Berlin edition is presented by IABC EMENA and hosted in person by Unfiltered founder Shil Shanghavi\, Head of Speaker Coaching at TEDxPerth. \nThe event is designed for a small\, international audience\, with many guests coming from communications\, PR\, employer branding\, internal communications\, brand\, marketing and people-related roles. It is a chance to meet the people behind the job titles and hear the kinds of stories that rarely make it onto a professional stage. \nBerlin Volume 1 will take place at Art City People\, a café and creative space in central Berlin. With space for around 40 guests\, the evening will stay close\, relaxed and easy to join. \nYour ticket includes\n\nFive personal stories\nOne welcome drink\, including wine\, beer or a soft drink\nLight snacks\nTime to meet the speakers and other guests afterwards\n\nEvent details\nDate: Wednesday\, 23 September 2026\nTime: 18:00–20:00\nWhere: Art City People Café\, Gallery & Creative Space\nOranienburger Straße 32\, 10117 Berlin\nLanguage: English \nTicket: €25 \nUnfiltered is built on trust and respect. We ask everyone in the room to listen openly and treat each speaker’s story with care. \nTickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to another person. \nGo to Eventbrite \nAgenda\n06:00 PM–06:30 PM\nArrival and welcome drink \n06:30 PM–07:00 PM\nOur five speakers share their stories \n07:00 PM–08:00 PM\nNetworking and nibbles! Stick around to chat with fellow attendees. \nFrequently asked questions\nIs there parking available? \nArt City People does not have dedicated event parking. Paid street parking and car parks are available in the surrounding area\, but spaces in central Berlin can be limited. We recommend using public transport; the venue is close to S Oranienburger Straße and nearby tram connections. \nIs the venue accessible? \nWe are currently confirming the venue’s full accessibility details\, including step-free access and accessible toilets. If you have any accessibility requirements\, please contact us at hello@iabcemena.com before the event\, and we will check the arrangements directly with the venue. \nDo you make a profit on the event? \nThe short answer? No. We make minimal profit on Berlin Unfiltered and the ticket price is simply to cover the venue hire costs. If the final number of guests leaves a small surplus\, it will support future IABC EMENA community events.
URL:https://iabcemena.com/event/berlin-unfiltered-volume-1/
LOCATION:Art City People Café\, Gallery & Creative Space\, Oranienburger Straße 32\, Berlin\, Berlin\, 10117\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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SUMMARY:People Communication & Employer Branding in the AI Era
DESCRIPTION:Join employer branding\, people communication\, talent and corporate communication professionals in Warsaw on 30 September 2026 for an in-person event exploring how AI is changing the way organisations are seen\, understood and chosen. People Communication & Employer Branding in the AI Era will bring together practitioners and leaders from Boston Consulting Group (BCG)\, The Coca-Cola Company\, Zalando and Henkel to examine AI-driven employer reputation\, talent attraction\, employee communication and the growing influence of AI systems on how candidates research and compare employers. \nThe programme will cover how employer brands appear in AI-generated recommendations\, what organisations can do to build a more distinctive and credible employer value proposition (EVP)\, how leading companies are approaching Gen Z and early-career talent\, and where employer branding increasingly intersects with corporate and internal communication. Designed for professionals working across employer branding\, HR\, talent acquisition\, employee experience\, internal communication and corporate reputation\, the Warsaw event combines practical case studies\, expert discussion\, audience Q&A and networking. \nEvent details\nDate: Wednesday\, 30 September 2026\nTime: 16:30–21:00 CEST\nLocation: SKELAR\, Aleja Solidarności 171\, Warsaw\, Poland\nFormat: In-person event\nLanguage: English\nAudience: Employer branding\, internal and corporate communication\, HR\, talent and people professionals\nRegistration: Donation-based participation supporting Children of Heroes\nProgramme: Keynotes\, panel discussion\, Q&A and networking \nAgenda\n04:30 PM–05:00 PM\nArrival\, registration and welcome drinks \n05:00 PM–05:10 PM\nOpening by Employer Branding Community \n05:10 PM–05:40 PM: Keynote · Modiara Kamps · Boston Consulting Group (BCG)\nHow employer brands appear in AI recommendations\, and which signals determine who gets seen\, compared and chosen. \n05:40 PM–06:05 PM: Keynote · Jake Bustos · The Coca-Cola Company\nHow Coca-Cola uses early-careers strategy to attract Gen Z and build its next generation of leaders. \n06:05 PM–06:30 PM: Keynote · Kathryn Kneller SCMP · Brennan Young Communications\nWhy interchangeable EVP language fails\, and how to create one that could only belong to your organisation. \n06:30 PM–07:05 PM\nDrinks\, snacks and networking break \n07:05 PM–07:40 PM\nPanel discussion \n07:40 PM–08:00 PM\nAudience Q&A\, followed by an EB affirmation cards and merchandise giveaway \n08:00 PM–09:00 PM\nNetworking \nLineup\n\n\n\n\nModiara Kamps\, Boston Consulting Group \nHead of Employer Branding and Events – EMESA · Boston Consulting Group (BCG)\n\n\n\nJake Bustos\, The Coca-Cola Company \nEmployer Brand & Early Careers Director\, Europe · The Coca-Cola Company\n\n\n\nKathryn Kneller\, SCMP\, IABC EMENA \nSenior Leadership Communications Advisor · Brennan Young Communications; Chair\, IABC EMENA\n\n\n\nOlena Androshchuk\, Henkel Ukraine \nHead of Corporate Communications · Henkel Ukraine\n\n\n\nFrequently asked questions\nWhere can I find the full programme? \nSpeaker information\, the full programme\, venue details and registration guidance are available on the event website: warsaw.ebcua.com \nWho will be speaking\, and what will they cover? \nModiara Kamps of Boston Consulting Group (BCG) will explore how employers appear in AI-generated recommendations and what shapes their visibility and reputation in large language models. Jake Bustos\, Employer Brand & Early Careers Director\, Europe at The Coca-Cola Company\, will discuss Gen Z and early-career talent\, while Kathryn Kneller\, SCMP®\, IABC EMENA Chair\, will examine how organisations can build a distinctive\, ownable employer value proposition (EVP). The programme also includes a panel with communications leaders from Zalando\, Henkel and SKELAR on how AI is changing the relationship between employer branding\, corporate communication and organisational reputation. \nHow does donation-based registration work? \nRegister on Eventbrite\, then make a donation directly to Children of Heroes. Your donation reserves your seat. Eventbrite registration alone does not confirm your place\, and EBC and IABC EMENA do not receive the donated funds or profit from attendance. \nWhere can I make the donation? \nDonate directly to Children of Heroes here: Children of Heroes donation page
URL:https://iabcemena.com/event/employer-branding-ai-warsaw-2026/
LOCATION:SKELAR\, 171 Aleja Solidarności\, Warszawa\, Warszawa\, 00-877\, Poland
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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