CCN Summit

Ready to scale new heights?

CCN Summit is a daylong conference for campus communicators. Dive into a range of topics while building your skillset and networking with peers across campus.

All campus communicators are encouraged to participate in this free professional development conference.

2025 CCN Summit Details

When: Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025
Where: Rast Room, Bryant Conference Center

What to Expect

  • Interactive presentations
  • Plenty of networking
  • Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack
  • Door prizes

2025 Agenda & Speakers

TimeTopicSpeaker
8-8:45 a.m.CHECK-IN AND BREAKFAST
8:45-8:50 a.m.WelcomeRyan Bradley, VP for Strategic Communications
8:50-9 a.m.IcebreakerLaura Braddick, Associate Director of Communications, Strategic Communications
9-9:45 a.m.From Inspiration to Execution:
Winning Tools and Tips for Campus Communicators
Austin Dare, Executive Director of Design & Production
Anita Sears, Associate Director of Design & Production
Kaly Gass, Graphic Designer III
9:45-10 a.m.BREAK
10-10:45 a.m.No More Magazine: How Culverhouse Revamped Its Publication ApproachZach Thomas, Director of College Communications, Culverhouse College of Business
10:45-11:30 a.m.Social Media Content Planning WorkshopStrategic Communications Social Media 
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.LUNCH
12:30-12:45 p.m.Host Your Next Event at the BCCAshley Olive, Director of Conference Services, Bryant Conference Center
12:45 p.m.-1:30 p.m.Crafting Clear PresentationsAdam Brooks, Director of Public Speaking, College of Communication & Information Sciences
1:30-2:15 p.m.The Strategy Behind the Brand: WLAM 9.0Strategic Communications
2:15-2:30 p.m.BREAK
2:30-3 p.m.Creative ActivityStrategic Communications Creative Committee
3-3:45 p.m.Optional Brand Voice TrainingFrances Putman, Associate Director, Marketing and Content Strategy, Division of Strategic Communications; Morgan Johnson, Marketing Coordinator III, Division of Strategic Communications