PR & COMMS SUMMIT

TIME TO SUMMIT
ELEVATE YOUR PERSPECTIVE. ANTICIPATE WHAT'S NEXT. LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE.

Join us August 9–12, 2026, at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate for the premier gathering of public relations and communications professionals.

Designed to expand your perspective and strengthen your strategic edge, the Summit delivers forward-looking insights, real-world strategies and fresh perspectives from marketing and comms leaders across the industry. From AI search and earned media to crisis communications and identifying metrics that matter, you’ll leave with ideas you can put into action right away.

2.5 days of high-impact, future-focused programming
6 meals included
Insights from brands and organizations shaping what’s next – including Virgin Music Group, MSG Entertainment, MGM Resorts International and The Poynter Institute
Actionable strategies across AI and automation, strategic content development, crisis communication, audience engagement and evolving media landscapes
Meaningful connections with peers and decision makers
Registration includes FPRA membership for non-members

Pre-Register Today! From now through Friday, May 29, 2026, FPRA members and non-members receive a discounted rate. Standard rates will apply on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Student rates remain the same. Don’t miss out!

Who Should Attend the PR & Comms Summit?

Advertising agencies
Brand & reputation managers
CMO, VP of Marketing & VP of Public Relations
College students interested in communications
Community affairs professionals
Development directors
Digital marketers
Event planners & experiential marketing

Fundraising professionals
Government communicators
Graphic designers
Influencer marketing managers
Internal & external comms managers
Journalists & story tellers
Marketing, advertising, public relations & communication professionals

Media relations professionals
Outreach and engagement communicators
Public affairs staff
Public information officers
Social media managers
Sole communications practitioners
Videographers & content creators
Web content administrators

Plan Your Experience: 2026 PR & Comms Summit Ticket Pricing

As you prepare to register for the 2026 PR & Comms Summit, here’s a breakdown of available ticket options. We offer multiple registration types to fit your experience.

Early-bird rates end after 5/29/2026; Standard rates begin 5/30/2026. There is no early-bird rate for Student Members.

Full Registration

Member: $1,050 (Early Bird) / $1,150 (Standard)

Non-Member: $1,585 (Early Bird) / $1,685 (Standard)

Additional Registration from Same Employer (For Members Only): $1,015 (Early Bird)/ $1,115 (Standard)

Single Day

Member: $700 (Early Bird) / $750 (Standard)

Non-Member: $1,075 (Early Bird) / $1,140 (Standard)

Single-day tickets do not include the Golden Image & Pinnacle Awards Gala.

Student Registration

Full Registration (Member): $760

Full Registration (Non-Member): $810

Value Registration (Member): $425

Value Registration (Non-Member): N/A

Full Student Registration includes the Golden Image & Pinnacle Awards Gala.

Value Student Registration Includes: Tuesday lunch and chocolate break. Not Included: Welcome Reception (Sunday), Presidents’ Luncheon (Monday), Golden Image Gala (Tuesday), Breakfasts (Tuesday & Wednesday)

Add-On Tickets

Golden Image & Pinnacle Awards Gala: $185

Presidents’ Luncheon: $80

Presidents’ Welcome Reception: $125

These are included with Full Registration.

Book Now for a Discounted Rate! $175 per night plus tax. Rate available 3 days before and after. Complimentary self-parking. Deadline to Book: July 17, 2026

Recharge Your Momentum at ChampionsGate

When you stay at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate for the PR & Comms Summit, you position yourself close to networking opportunities, evening events and spontaneous conversations that can lead to your next big idea! Secure your stay at the center of the action! Book your room by July 17!

Book By July 17

Whether it’s networking at Eagles Edge, a unique golf destination and location of Sunday night’s President’s Welcome Reception, or Champs Par 3 - everything you need is close by!

Your PR & Comms Summit registration comes with 6 meals! But ChampionsGate offers on-site dining options for those in-between times.

Enjoy a variety of on-site experiences, including complimentary fitness center, mini golf, resort pools and the Mokara Spa — ideal for extending your stay before or after the Summit!

Where the Industry’s Best Are Recognized

As the oldest public relations trade association in the world, FPRA sets the standard for excellence — and being recognized by FPRA is among the highest honors in the profession.

At PR & Comms Summit, recognition takes center stage. Throughout the week, we celebrate the work, leadership and impact shaping our industry — from Presidents’ Awards and Chapter of the Year on Monday to the Golden Image Awards and Pinnacle Awards ceremony, presented during a signature gala on Tuesday evening.

More than a moment of celebration, these honors showcase what’s possible — offering inspiration, insight and a benchmark for the kind of work that moves our profession forward.

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Be Where Decisions Take Shape During the PR & Comms Summit

Be part of what’s shaping the future of PR by becoming a partner of PR & Comms Summit. Over the course of 4 days, the 2026 PR & Comms Summit will feature cutting-edge conversations and actionable strategies on trending topics that will help transform the way in which PR professionals do their jobs. Partners of this transformational event will put their brand in front of decision makers just as they are considering best practices, emerging trends and new strategies and tactics.

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Plan Your Look for Every Moment

From professional sessions to signature evening events, each experience at PR & Comms Summit carries its own style. Explore our attire guide to plan with ease—and show up confident, polished, and ready for what’s ahead.