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The 2018 Crisis Communications Conference

The 2018 Crisis Communications Conference
October 16 - 18, 2018
Chicago, IL
Venue, Pricing, and Registration Information

8:00am CDT

Registration & Breakfast Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

8:30am CDT

Workshop A: How to Meet People Where They Are: Deploying Empathy in Your Crisis Communication Strategy - led by Spitfire Coach Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile SuitesLauren LeMunyan

10:30am CDT

Morning Refreshments & Networking Break Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

10:50am CDT

Workshop B: How to Help Invisible Victims of a Crisis: Crafting the Right Messages and Reaching the Right Audiences Long After Media Coverage Ends - led by Alley 424 Communications Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile SuitesManya Chylinski

12:50pm CDT

Lunch On Your Own But Not Alone Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

2:30pm CDT

Workshop C: Executing a Successful Crisis Communications Plan: Using Psychological Profiling Techniques, Crisis Intervention Model and People Skills - led by CRUX CONCEPTION Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile SuitesStacey M. Jenkins, M. Psych

4:30pm CDT

Close Of Workshop Day Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

5:00pm CDT

Networking Reception for Workshop Attendees Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

6:30pm CDT

Optional Dining Opportunity with Your Peers Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

TBA

Day One, General Sessions Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

8:00am CDT

Registration: Badges, Bagels & Breakfast Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

8:30am CDT

ALI Welcome, Announcements & Meet Your Peers Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

8:45am CDT

Chairperson's Welcome & Peer Networking - led by ROC Group Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile SuitesCatherine Riedel

9:10am CDT

Managing Your Brand and Reputation During and After a Crisis Situation - ON Semiconductor Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile SuitesKris Pugsley

9:45am CDT

Anticipating a Crisis – Staying Proactive vs Reactive through Situational Awareness - United States Department of Defense Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile SuitesStephen Ellmore

10:20am CDT

Morning Refreshments & Networking Break Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

10:40am CDT

Interactive Session: Part 1 - Establishing & Developing A Video Content Strategy To Tell Your Organization’s Stories - led by Electric Campfire Story Sessions Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile SuitesDenise Roberts McKee

11:20am CDT

How to Build Trust During a Crisis by Answering Your Audiences’ Most Top-of-Mind, Emotionally Compelling Questions - Loyola University of Chicago Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile SuitesJames Warda

11:55am CDT

Planning for a “Not a Crisis” – Tips for Planning Ahead for the Crisis You Didn’t Expect - Wyoming Military Department Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile SuitesDeidre Forster

12:30pm CDT

Lunch On Your Own But Not Alone - Reservations Have Been Made Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

2:00pm CDT

Responding to Crisis in Puerto Rico: Why a Diverse Workforce Matters - The General Services Administration Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile SuitesVictoria Wales

2:45pm CDT

Interactive Session: Part 2 - Creating & Leveraging Video Content to Tell Your Organization’s Stories- led by Electric Campfire Story Sessions Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile SuitesDenise Roberts McKee

3:30pm CDT

Afternoon Break, Refreshments, Networking & Visit Our Sponsor Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

3:50pm CDT

How to Respond and Take Action During Each Phase of a Crisis - AMC Theatres Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile SuitesRyan Noonan

4:25pm CDT

Crisis Comms From Every Angle: Our experts share best practices for worst-case scenarios - Children's Mercy Hospital, Edelman, AMC Theatres & Logos Consulting Group! Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile SuitesJake Jacobson • Ryan Noonan • Pamela Selman • Adam Tiouririne

5:00pm CDT

Close of Day One
Networking, Raffle Prizes & Cocktails Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

7:00pm CDT

Optional Dining Opportunity with Your Peers Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

TBA

Day Two, General Sessions Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

8:00am CDT

Badges, Bagels & Breakfast Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

8:30am CDT

Your Crisis Communications Pain Points & How To Get Relief Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile SuitesCatherine Riedel

8:45am CDT

Chairperson's Address: Devloping a Stratetgy that Suits Your Organization - ROC Group Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile SuitesCatherine Riedel

9:15am CDT

Two Dates. Two Guns. Two Hospitals: Creating a Consistent Communications Plan & Toolkit to Streamline Crisis Response - University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile SuitesAmy Ashbridge

9:50am CDT

Morning Break, Refreshments, Networking & Visit Our Sponsors Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

10:10am CDT

Relationships Forged in a Volcanic Eruption- Why You Should Include News Media Agencies as Part of Your Communications Team During a Crisis Situation - Hawaii Department of Public Safety Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile SuitesToni Schwartz

10:45am CDT

Interactive Session: Real Problems - Real Solutions Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

11:30am CDT

Lunch On Your Own But Not Alone - Reservations Have Been Made Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

1:00pm CDT

How to Plan Proactive Communications in Today’s Politically Charged News Climate and Culture - AMA Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile SuitesKristina Goel

1:45pm CDT

New Operating Realities of Crisis Management - Edelman Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile SuitesPamela Selman

2:20pm CDT

10 Tips for Returning to the Office, Key Takeaways, Prizes & Champagne Toast Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

2:45pm CDT

Close of ConferenceThank you for joining us - Hope to see you next year! Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites