About the event
Designed for those who lead internal communication.
Trust, change and rising workforce expectations are reshaping the organisations we work in. Our IC Index research shows that leaders believe the strategy is clear, while employees say otherwise, and that trust in leadership keeps falling. For those leading internal communication, this has always been the job. What has changed is the pace, and how much now rides on getting it right.
This day is built for that job. It covers influencing leaders and earning a place as their trusted adviser. It covers keeping leaders connected with their people through change, and what agility really asks of leadership. And it covers the skills senior practitioners need to lead what comes next.
You will not spend the day being told internal communication is important. You already know. Instead, expect speakers who bring an outside view, and table talks with peers working at your level: the conversations you cannot have inside your own organisation.
Who is it for?
Senior internal communication practitioners who advise leaders and lead functions, whatever their title, and those preparing to step up. Leave with clearer thinking and more confidence in the advice you give.
What you will get.
Table talks with peers working at your level, and speakers focused on the realities of senior work. Leave with fresh perspectives for the leaders you advise, ideas to strengthen your function, and the confidence to make the case for internal communication where decisions are made.
What it covers.
How senior practitioners are doing the leadership work of internal communication: influencing leaders and earning their trust, keeping leaders connected with their people through change, building more agile functions, and developing the skills to lead what comes next.
Sessions confirmed so far.
Speakers confirmed from: Agile Business Consortium, All About Soft Skills, BELOVD, Gates Group Consulting, Nationwide Building Society and more to come.
Programme
The IOIC reserve the right to change the programme at any time and are not responsible for the no show of any speakers. Session times are subject to change.
Speakers
Kathryn Bridgford
Laura Gates
Marvyn Harrison
Nim Pancholi
Karen Sandland
Jennifer Sproul
Dominic Walters
The IOIC reserve the right to change the programme at any time and are not responsible for the no show of any speakers. Session times are subject to change.
Location
The Barbican Centre is in the heart of the City of London, on Silk Street (EC2Y 8DS), with its main entrance on Silk Street.
The closest Underground stations are Barbican, Moorgate, Farringdon and St Paul's. You can plan your route and check live service updates on the TfL website.
If you are travelling by train from elsewhere in the UK, Liverpool Street and Farringdon are a short walk away. You can plan your rail journey and get live train times, accessibility and facility info on Trainline.
If you prefer to travel by bus, the 153 stops closest to the Centre at Silk Street, and the 4 and 56 stop at Barbican Underground station.
Cycling? There are bike racks on Silk Street and Golden Lane, and TfL Cycle Hire docking stations on Silk Street and Beech Street.
If you are driving, there is paid parking on site, and spaces can be booked in advance. Blue Badge holders can park for free. Gocompare has designed a fuel price calculator and guidance to help drivers plan ahead for any journey and cut down on fuel use.
For step-free routes and full venue access details, see the Barbican's access guides.
Prices
Members £205
Prices subject to VAT.
Pay by card or invoice.
Non Members £285
Prices subject to VAT.
Pay by card or invoice.
Ticket sales must end at 5pm on Friday 20 November 2026.
All Not for Profit/Public Sector/Current students/Freelancers get 10% off tickets too. Please use code N4P10 at checkout to receive this discount.
If you are not an IOIC Member, choose the membership that is right for you.
Ticket price includes access to all sessions, light lunch and tea, coffee and snacks at certain times during the day.
The conference will cover aspects of the Profession Map and counts 8 points towards your CPD.
Sponsors
IOIC is supported by the financial contribution of our sponsors, enabling us to deliver this conference and our mission to promote internal communication and employee engagement.
Sponsors of The leadership work of Internal Communication
Addin365
With cutting edge products, we help organisations everywhere maximise their return on investment in the Office 365 platform to support better communications, collaboration and connection of their employees.
AddIn365 has an extensive and intimate knowledge of how to make Microsoft 365 work for you; through project conception to delivery and beyond. With vastly experienced, elite accredited and award-winning staff at the very cutting edge of our industry, we are uniquely positioned to help you meet your business objectives.
- Website:
- www.addin365.com/
If you would like to work with us and offer your support as a sponsor, there are a number of ways to get involved including event-only packages. To discuss sponsorship packages and find a solution that meets your needs, contact Richard Bowes [email protected].
