2026 Summit
MASTERING THE FOUR FRONTIERS
Thursday 14 May 2026 - PARKROYAL Darling Harbour Sydney
As a council communicator, your work shapes trust, informs leadership decisions and steers community conversations.
From AI disruption to crisis response and storytelling under pressure, the stakes have never been higher or the opportunities greater.
This unique event will equip you with fresh thinking, new tools and vital connections so you can move boldly through the four frontiers defining local government communication in 2026 and beyond.
Immerse yourself in a tailored program of expert insights, compelling case studies and tactical takeaways.
The Four Frontiers
Adaptability – Your Council in the AI Age
The game-changing trends, risks and possibilities shaping the future of local government.
Credibility – Your Council under fire
Incisive response skills essential in our pressure-cooker environment.
Visibility – Your Council’s story
Craft compelling stories that build trust and connection with your community.
Capability – Your Council’s crucial asset: YOU
Re-ignite your energy and passion as a local government communication professional.
WHEN AND WHERE?
2026 Local Government Communication Professionals Summit
Sydney – Thursday 14 May, PARKROYAL Darling Harbour
Bonus 90-minue Online Master Class - Deep skills for managing toxicity on social media
Thursday 28 May, 11am AEST
WHAT IS IT?
A limited-places one-day event in Sydney
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A deep-dive online master class.
What 2025 Summit attendees said…
“What an amazing day! Informative, moving, inspiring - highly recommend!”
“Wow! Best conference for comms yet.”
“This Summit was fantastic and very relatable to my current council comms role. Being with other comms professionals was a breath of fresh air.”
“Everyone in local government comms should attend this Summit.”
EXPERT INSIGHTS. COMPELLING CASE STUDIES. TAKEAWAY TACTICS.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Council communicators - book three people from your Council for the Summit and a fourth person can attend in 2026 at no charge.
Summit + Online Master Class + limited-time Summit recordings
Online Master Class only + plus limited-time Summit recordings
Super Early Bird - until 27 February
$790 + GST
$290 + GST
Rates apply exclusively to employees of local councils and local government peak bodies.
SUPER EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONS OPEN SOON!
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SUPER EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONS OPEN SOON! 〰️
Local government communication specialist
Dr. Neryl East
Neryl moved into local government communication after an extensive media career and has been on the front line during some of the sector’s biggest political crises. As well as partnering with councils around Australia to elevate their communication skills, Neryl coaches government leaders at the highest level on communicating high-stakes messages with clarity and connection.
