Top Communications and Public Affairs Officers Gather for Strategic Summit

Leading communications and public affairs officers from corporations, military, and government agencies will meet in Washington, D.C. next week to share best practices and identify strategies for improving "strategic communications." The annual Strategic Summit, organized by The Strategic Communications Leadership Initiative (SCLI) and ExL Events, brings together over 90 senior leaders and CEOs from across the globe to discuss common challenges and opportunities in the rapidly changing communication environment. A lineup of keynote speakers includes Brig. Gen. Kathleen Cook, Air Force Director of Public Affairs, and David Weaver, Associate Administrator for Communications at NASA.

Key Takeaways:

• The annual Strategic Summit attracts delegates from over 10 countries, including the United States, Australia, China, Japan, Russia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
• Featured speakers include top communications and public affairs officers from Mastercard, NASA, Carnival Corporation, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, Pratt & Whitney, and the CIA.
• Summit sponsors and supporting partners include leading corporations and organizations such as Bell Helicopter, Cubic Corporation, George Washington University, and the University of Florida.
• The SCLI, a non-profit organization, connects a community of senior executives, communications directors, and public affairs officers across corporations, the military, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.

Statistics:

• Over 90 senior leaders and CEOs from corporate, military, and government communications, public relations, and public affairs are attending the summit.
• 10 countries are represented among the summit delegates.
• The summit features 10 keynote speakers, including top communications and public affairs officers from leading corporations and government agencies.
• The SCLI organizes interactive programs, seminars, and training to share knowledge and expertise within the professional community.

Sources:

• PR Newswire, "National Summit on Strategic Communications Attracts Top Corporate, Military, and Government Leaders to Washington, D.C. on May 4-5"
• Source: National Summit on Strategic Communications