As organizations achieve unprecedented scale through AI, the critical question becomes: How do we grow without losing who we are? At the 2026 Page Conference, explore your role as the Architect of Trust—the leader who ensures that AI-powered scale never compromises the human soul. You'll examine how to govern the digital dialogue by crafting narratives that satisfy algorithmic demands and resonate with human hearts.
Through collaborative sessions and expert insights, you'll gain practical frameworks and storytelling strategies that allow you to lead the conversation, balancing technical precision with empathetic values, and ensuring your organization's character remains intact.
Individual Member Early: $4,060
Individual Member: $4,280
Educator Member Early: $1,580
Educator Member: $1,800
NGO/Retiree Early: $2,260
NGO/Retiree: $2,480
Honoree -
Spouse: $1130
Complimentary Registration -
Dinner: $570
Welcome and Opening Interaction
2:45 – 3:30 p.m.
Opening Keynote
3:30 – 4:15 p.m.
TBD
4:15 – 5:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks
5:00– 5:10 p.m.
New Member Reception
5:45 – 6:15 p.m.
Member Reception
6:15 – 7:15 p.m.
Awards Dinner
7:15 – 9:15 p.m.
Networking Breakfast
7:45 – 8:30 a.m.
Page New to Community Breakfast
7:45 – 8:30 a.m.
Mix, mingle, and make your first Page connections at this invite-only breakfast for those new to the Page community.
Opening Remarks
8:30 – 8:45 a.m.
TBD
8:45 – 9:35 a.m.
Getting to Bullseye When the Target is Moving
9:35 – 10:20 a.m.
AI has pulled communication into a new era, and no industry, including the most complex and highly regulated, is exempt from its impact. To bring this to life, Dana Holmes and Derrick Higgins will walk through a case study on how Health Care Service Corporation leverages human centered technology to build trust and improve value responsibly. Dive into the realities of some of their AI program implementations to uncover successes, gaps and underlying causes. Walk away with a practical stakeholder model and framework empowering you as an architect of trust.
Morning Break
10:20– 10:50 a.m.
Restructuring Teams: The Page Functional Framework
10:50 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
This interactive session introduces the Page Navigator Functional Framework, a practical approach to strengthening the strategic impact of communications. Using the PACE model (Prioritize, Assess, Calibrate, Evaluate), participants will explore how to align their function to business strategy, identify capability gaps and make more intentional investment decisions. Through guided discussion and working exercises, participants will leave with a clear view of where their function stands and a focused path to increase its impact.
Networking Lunch
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
TBD
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Afternoon Break
2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Governing the Political Dialogue: Global Business and Policy Implications of the US Midterm Elections
3:00 - 3:50 p.m.
Rising expectations for a Democratic majority in the US House are driving interest in the impacts of a divided government. Learn how companies are assessing vulnerabilities and preparing for increased scrutiny. Explore stakeholder strategies that create constructive bipartisan engagement and advocacy for your policy priorities. From our panel of global experts with diverse political perspectives, gain actionable foresight to help your organization mitigate risk and operate as a successful participant in a dynamic policy environment.
Closing Keynote
3:50 – 4:40 p.m.
Closing Remarks
4:40 – 5:00 p.m.
World of Coke
6:15 – 9:30 p.m.
Networking Breakfast
8:00 – 8:45 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:45 – 9:00 a.m.
The New Talent Contract: Why Mental Health is Now the CCO’s Job
9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
The data is clear: 83% of workers would consider leaving a company that doesn’t invest in their wellbeing, and 73% of CEOs cite wellbeing programs as a driver of retention. Yet, almost half (46%) of employees still worry they’ll lose their job if they talk about mental health at work. This is more than a cultural challenge—it’s a catastrophic failure of trust that threatens talent acquisition, retention, and the brand reputations that Chief Communications Officers are paid to protect. Be sure to join this candid conversation where we will discuss how the employer-employee contract has fundamentally changed, what decisive "people
The data is clear: 83% of workers would consider leaving a company that doesn’t invest in their wellbeing, and 73% of CEOs cite wellbeing programs as a driver of retention. Yet, almost half (46%) of employees still worry they’ll lose their job if they talk about mental health at work. This is more than a cultural challenge—it’s a catastrophic failure of trust that threatens talent acquisition, retention, and the brand reputations that Chief Communications Officers are paid to protect. Be sure to join this candid conversation where we will discuss how the employer-employee contract has fundamentally changed, what decisive "people moves" and "communications moves" companies must actually implement, and why mental health has officially moved from HR’s desk to the CEO and CCO’s table as a core strategic imperative. Learn how to bridge the gap between investment and trust to secure your workforce and your brand.
Collaborative Strategies: Community Breakouts
9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
The conversations that matter most are the ones we have with each other. You’ll choose the discussion that speaks to your role and join peers in your community group to explore the challenges shaping our work today, from organizational design and talent development to sharpening judgment and leading amid rapid change. Expect fresh perspectives and ideas you can use to turn disruption into opportunity:
Morning Break
10:45 – 11:15 a.m.
Simplify or Lose: Communications in the AI Era
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
As the conference concludes, join Jim VandeHei, co-founder and CEO of Axios, for a closing keynote inspired by his new book Simplify, co-authored with Axios co-founders Mike Allen and Roy Schwartz. After two days of conversations on AI, trust, leadership judgment, organizational change and the future of communications, Jim will bring the themes of the conference together with a practical framework for cutting through complexity, focusing on what matters and leading with clarity in an AI-shaped world. Participants will leave with actionable ideas for navigating rapid change — and a complimentary copy of Simplify to continue the conversation beyond the conference.
Closing Remarks
12:00 – 12:15 p.m.
Networking Lunch
12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
Our policy is to refund 50% of the conference fee if canceled 31 days in advance of the scheduled start of the event. There will be no refunds, in whole or in part, for cancellations received within 30 days of the event.Registration fees are non-transferable.
Page is a trusted space for peer learning, not pitching. As part of our community standards, we ask all members to honor our Non-Solicitation Policy by refraining from any unsolicited outreach or follow-up intended to promote services. While meaningful connections often arise through shared learning, our programs are not sales environments.
If you experience unwelcome solicitation, you may report it confidentially to Page CEO Rochelle Ford at rford@page.org. Thank you for helping ensure our conference remains a space of trust, respect, and professional growth for all.
The Page US Visa Guide in the documents column provides essential information for Page and Page Up members traveling to the United States for Page events. We understand that navigating visa requirements can be complex, and we want to ensure you have the information needed for a smooth experience. Upon request, Page will provide an official invitation letter. Please reach out to Dan Strouhal at dstrouhal@page.org for the invitation letter or any other related queries.
