The internal comms profession is having a quiet reckoning with itself. Senior communicators describe their teams as strategically ambitious but operationally stretched, creatively capable but struggling to prove business value. Many of them are carrying those questions largely alone. This is not a crisis. But it is a crossroads. AI has moved from conversation topic to daily operational reality. Employee experience is beginning to shift from an HR-only remit to an organization-wide question—where IC is increasingly part of that conversation, but without a clear mandate to lead it.  And the pressure to demonstrate business value has moved from background noise to a live performance review. The communicators who will thrive in this era—and help define it—will be distinguished by how clearly they can articulate what the business needs, and how directly they can connect their work to it. Not by the tools they use or the channels they run. In this live session— IC at a Crossroads: Career Truths from Those Who Know IC Best —Andrew Harvey, CEO of the VMA Group and Jennifer Sproul, CEO of the IOIC, join Poppulo’s Andrew Hubbard to dissect what they are seeing across the profession, and what it means for the people who have built careers in IC. Andrew Harvey has extensive Internal Comms recruitment expertise; Jennifer Sproul is at the centre of conversations about the profession in the UK and internationally; and Andrew Hubbard is a highly experienced comms executive with a unique perspective as Director of Communications for the world's leading employee experience platform. What we’ll cover: The Career Picture. An informed exploration of how the IC talent market is shifting—which roles are growing in influence, which are under pressure, and how the skills employers value most have changed in the last two years. The AI Reality. Beyond the rhetoric: where AI is genuinely changing the day-to-day work of communicators, where it is creating new leverage, and what it means for the skills that will define IC careers going forward. The Business Acumen Question. Why business acumen has become the dividing line between IC teams that are seen as strategic partners and those that are seen as a delivery function—and what closing that gap looks like in practice. The EX-Boundary. How the shift toward employee experience is reshaping IC's mandate, its relationships with HR and leadership, and the identity of the function itself. The Value Conversation. How the most credible IC leaders are framing and proving their impact in terms that resonate with the C-suite, not just communications metrics.

Many colleges and universities use digital signage to share announcements and promote events. Leading institutions are finding new ways to use their digital screen networks to improve the campus experience and support internal communications through integrating current communications, simplifying workflows, and leveraging emergency alerts. Drawing on their experience managing and supporting digital signage in higher education, Steve "Chewie" Stavar and Jeff Sechler will showcase real-world examples of colleges and universities doing more than a playlist of images. From wayfinding and emergency communications to donor recognition, student engagement, and operational efficiency, they'll explore how campuses are extending the value of digital signage beyond traditional use cases. Whether you're looking for fresh ideas, planning future initiatives, or simply curious about what's possible, you'll leave with practical inspiration you can bring back to your campus. Key Takeaways: Real-world examples of how colleges and universities are using digital signage beyond traditional announcements. Creative ways to support student engagement, campus communications, and operational goals. Opportunities to expand the value of your existing signage network.

Poppulo drives connection with over 50 million employees every day—and now, together with Sociabble, we're taking employee experience to a whole new level. But don't just take our word for it.  In this session you'll hear from Primark, one of the world's largest fashion retailers, with 80,000+ employees across 17 countries. Hear how they built a global employee hub that keeps colleagues informed, connected, and participating in company culture, delivering a more engaging employee experience wherever they are. The acquisition of Sociabble significantly expands what Poppulo makes possible for employee engagement and experience. We'll make that concrete—walking through how Sociabble extends Poppulo's capabilities with AI-powered intranet and digital hub experiences, employee advocacy, stronger mobile and frontline communication, and rewards and recognition. In this session we’ll also share: What this means for Poppulo customers today How these capabilities support better employee communication and engagement at scale  How your organization can take advantage of them now  Join us on June 16.  We're looking forward to showing you what's possible. We're looking forward to showing you the future of employee experience.