Exploring the many forms of intelligence that power effective communication today.

Spend the day learning from engaging speakers, gaining practical communication insights, and connecting with professionals from across the state.

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AGENDA

Thursday, April 30, 2026

8:00 a.m., Registration check-in, Continental breakfast available

8:30 a.m., NDPC's Annual Business Meeting

9:00 a.m., As AI Steals the Click, Steal Back the Answer - Tera Buckley, University of North Dakota

10:00 a.m., Voices of the West: How Community Insight Shaped SW North Dakota's Tourism Strategy - Marty Doll and Andrew Spratta, AE2S

11:00 a.m., Plan Once, Publish Everywhere - Matt Fern, The Creative Treatment

12:00-1:30 p.m., Awards and Networking Luncheon

1:30 p.m., Signal Over Noise: Creating Connection in the Age of Distrust - Raquel Strand, AE2S; Nick Phillips, Applied Digital; and Eric Souvannasacd and Blue Weber, Bolton & Menk

3:00 p.m., 3MT: Three-minute Thesis Presentation

3:45 p.m., This Title was Generated by AI - Tammy Jo A. Taft, Hanna Wieland and Sarah Monilaws, Valley City State University

4:30 p.m., Closing Remarks

REGISTRATION

Register by April 8, 2026, to receive the early-bird rate. Fees increase after that date. Registration closes at 5 p.m. on April 15, 2026. The conference fee includes all sessions, meals, and light refreshments.

SPONSORS

Lou Richardson