The River City Communications Summit, hosted by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, will be held on Wednesday, October 18, and bring together the best-of-the-best in the communications community to learn more effective communication strategies and tactics. Sessions will focus on branding, crisis communication, and more!
Why You Should Participate
Attendees will have the opportunity to network with professionals across the Southeast region, strengthen communication skills, and connect with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers communications personnel. Speakers will include Rob Bridges (Mad Genius Chief Executive Officer), Rod Guajardo (Senior Director for Integrated Media Communications for the University of Georgia), Malary White (Director of External Affairs for Mississippi Emergency Management Agency), and Lt. Col. Deidre Smith (Director of Public Affairs for the Mississippi National Guard).
Location
ERDCWERX, 1622 Washington Street (Suite 300), Vicksburg, Mississippi
Tentative Agenda
Wednesday, October 18 (All times in CDT)
8:30 am to 9:00 am
9:00 am to 9:15 am
9:15 am to 10:15 am
10:15 am to 10:30 am
10:30 am to 11:15 am
11:15 am to 12:30 pm
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
1:30 pm to 1:45 pm
1:45 pm to 2:45 pm
2:45 pm to 3:00 pm
3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
3:30 pm to 4:00 pm
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Registration
Welcome (ERDC & ERDCWERX)
Increasing Brand Awareness (Mad Genius)
Break
Breakout Sessions & Wrap-Up
Lunch on your own
Communication Strategies (University of Georgia Integrated Media Communications)
Break
Crisis Communication (Mississippi Emergency Management Agency)
Break
Crisis Communication Panel Discussion
The Benefits of PRAM
After Hours Networking at The Inn at Cedar Grove
After Hours Networking
Join us for an evening of networking at The Inn at Cedar Grove from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Details will be available upon registration.
Travel Accommodations
Airport
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
Hotels
How to Participate
Register here to attend.
Questions: For event-related questions, contact Annette Kirklin at [email protected].