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Ragan Announces Communications Week 2025, a Defining Moment to Shape the Future of the Profession
Chicago – June 18, 2025 – Ragan Communications is proud to announce the return of Communications Week (CommsWeek), taking place globally Nov. 10–14, 2025. Now in its 11th year, Communications Week convenes communicators worldwide to learn from the best, grow their network and amplify the role of communications.
Produced by Ragan – the leading brand for communicators and marketers –Communications Week will feature in-person events and virtual programming to connect communicators worldwide. At the heart is the Future of Communications Conference, Nov. 12–14 in Austin, Texas. The just-released conference agenda offers communicators an edge—with sessions on AI-enhanced teams, rebuilding trust, redefining KPIs, managing crises and much more.
This year’s agenda was shaped by a dynamic Advisory Board of senior communications leaders from top organizations across sectors, including Raquel Cool (Cisco), Christina Furtado (Dell Technologies), Emily Graham (Omnicom), Sean Langston Jr. (Reddit), Antonio K Stephens (Levi Strauss & Co.) and more. Communications Week is also supported by leading sponsors representing the best in communications technologies services, a coalition of industry association partners, and a local Host Committee of Austin business and civic leaders.
“Communications Week is where the future of our profession takes shape and this year it’s more than a gathering – it’s a turning point,” said Diane Schwartz, CEO of Ragan and chairwoman of Communications Week. “With AI, trust and transformation reshaping business, this is the year to show up, speak up and lead the conversation.”
New in 2025 are the Ragan Communications Week Zenith Awards, recognizing outstanding campaigns, initiatives and leaders across all areas of communications. Finalists will be announced in mid-summer and the inaugural class of winners will be honored at an awards gala on November 12 in Austin, during Communications Week.
Communications Week 2025 will also include:
- Satellite events hosted by industry partners in cities across the U.S. and around the globe
- Virtual programming for communicators everywhere, including free webinars and virtual access to conference sessions
- Ragan’s university partner program that connects students with industry leaders to help launch the next generation of communications stars.
Communications Week’s programming is designed to support communicators at every level—across internal, external and mixternal roles—offering practical insights, strategic frameworks and peer connection across industries and disciplines.
To view the agenda and sign up for updates, visit CommsWeek.com.
To receive 10% off your Future of Communications Conference, enter the promo code CWPR10
About Ragan Communications
For nearly 60 years, Ragan Communications has been the trusted source for news, training and professional development for communicators across the globe. With a portfolio that includes the Communications Leadership Council, PR Daily, Ragan Training and Communications Week and the Center for AI Strategy, Ragan is dedicated to helping communication professionals elevate their impact and shape the future of the industry.
