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.
2026 CCN Summit Details
When: Tuesday, Jan. 27, 206
Where: Rast Room, Bryant Conference Center
What to Expect
- Interactive presentations
- Plenty of networking
- Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack
- Door prizes
2025 Agenda & Speakers
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 8-8:45 a.m. | CHECK-IN AND BREAKFAST | |
| 8:45-8:50 a.m. | Welcome | Ryan Bradley, VP for Strategic Communications |
| 8:50-9 a.m. | Icebreaker | Laura 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 Glass, Graphic Designer III |
| 9:45-10 a.m. | BREAK | |
| 10-10:45 a.m. | No More Magazine: How Culverhouse Revamped Its Publication Approach | Zach Thomas, Director of College Communications, Culverhouse College of Business |
| 10:45-11:30 a.m. | POV: You Learning Tips & Tricks on Creating Engaging Content | Mallori Lanier, Associate Director, Social Media, Strategic Communications Summer Earle, Social Media Specialist II, Strategic Communications Kelsey Ewert, Social Media Specialist II, Strategic Communications |
| 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | LUNCH | |
| 12:30-12:45 p.m. | Host Your Next Event at the BCC | Ashley Olive, Director of Conference Services, Bryant Conference Center |
| 12:45 p.m.-1:30 p.m. | Communicating the Value of Your Work | Adam Brooks, Director of Public Speaking, College of Communication & Information Sciences |
| 1:30-2:15 p.m. | The Strategy Behind the Brand: WLAM 9.0 | Strategic Communications |
| 2:15-2:30 p.m. | BREAK | |
| 2:30-3 p.m. | Creative Activity | Strategic Communications Creative Committee |
| 3-3:45 p.m. | Optional Brand Voice Training | Frances Putman, Associate Director, Marketing and Content Strategy, Division of Strategic Communications Morgan Johnson, Marketing Coordinator III, Division of Strategic Communications |