2026 Agenda
Voice, Vision & Velocity: Shaping the Future of Communication
A partial list of our high-impact presentations and dynamic speakers includes:
“Go With the Flow: What a Decade of Hockey Hair Teaches Us About Creative Marketing” – John King, Co-founder of OWNER / Pulltab Sports
“Leadership Case Study: How Thrivent Transformed its Communications Team to Support the Business” – Jenna Reck, Vice President, Enterprise Communications at Thrivent
“From Challenge to Catalyst: How Purpose Brands Unified Communication Amid a Merger and Platform Change” – Tammy Nienaber, Director, Global Communications at Anytime Fitness
“Your Influence is Bigger Than Your Title: A Communicator’s Guide to Leading Change” – Panel session led by Tonia Whitney, Operations Director of the MN Change Management Network
“Engaging Polarized Audiences Through Storytelling” – Lynn Melling, Content Strategist and Video Storyteller
“Generative AI as a Thought Partner: A New Mindset in Strategic Communications” – Matt Russell,
Executive Director of Development Communications at UT-Austin Medical Center
“Why Your Personal Brand is Your Only AI-Proof Asset” – Cheryl Tan, Media Trainer, Show Launch Strategist and former TV News Anchor
“Storytelling in a Sea of Sameness: Creating Human Connection in the Age of AI” – Ellen O’Brien, Hudsons Media Founder
Full descriptions of the presentations will be available soon. Reserve your spot for a full day packed
with inspiration, innovation, and connection today!
The CONVERGENCE Summit is a great opportunity to deepen your understanding of the topics at forefront of business communications.