Call for Speakers: KC IABC Business Communicators Summit
2026 Business Communicators Summit photo by Roy Harryman
Share your expertise at Kansas City's premier gathering of marketing and communications professionals. The KC IABC Business Communicators Summit is a full-day regional conference for corporate communicators, public relations specialists, marketers, agency leaders, and independent consultants. The summit is in February 2027 on a date to be determined soon.
What We Are Looking For
We want dynamic, engaging speakers for breakout sessions and panel discussions. Presentations should focus on actionable strategies, emerging trends, and proven solutions.
We invite proposals across several integrated marketing and communications topics:
Strategic Positioning & Audience Frameworks: Crafting differentiated value propositions, building data-driven buyer personas, defining Ideal Client Profiles (ICPs), and mapping the customer journey.
Messaging & Strategic Storytelling: Developing unified messaging architectures, copywriting for complex audiences, multichannel brand experiences, and scaling video or written content effectively.
Digital Marketing & Growth: Modern SEO, paid media strategies, conversion rate optimization, and B2B/B2C demand generation.
Artificial Intelligence & Innovation: Practical uses of AI in audience research, daily marketing workflows, content scaling, and advanced marketing tech stacks.
Internal Communications & Corporate Culture: Employee advocacy programs, change management, and building trust across remote or hybrid teams.
Crisis, PR & Reputation Management: Navigating tough brand challenges, proactive PR planning, and protecting organizational integrity.
Speaker Benefits
Expand Your Reach: Showcase your thought leadership to top regional brand leaders and executives.
Build Connections: Network with peers, agency heads, and corporate communication directors.
Event Access: Receive complimentary registration for the full summit day.
How to Submit
Please submit your proposal by Monday, Oct. 5.