2027
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Also available virtually on ZOOM
2026
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Redefining Trust: Communication Leadership in a Changing World
Hybrid, 9 – 10 September
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Join us for a transformative experience filled with insights, networking, and inspiration.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to connect with prominent communication leaders and inspiring speakers.
Conference Highlight
The EGA briefings Annual Conference features two Keynote Speeches, a Plenary Session, two thought-provoking Panel Discussions, an exclusive Stand-alone Sessions, a Case Studies session, three hands-on Workshop sessions and Networking Dinner.
Join us for the full in-person experience or participate virtually via Zoom for seamless access for the conference sessions.
WED09
The Annual Conference begins with Opening Session, that consist of Keynote and Plenary Session. It then continue with two Panel Discussions.
The day ends with Networking Dinner that featured thought provoking Session.
THU10
Day Two begins with the Case Studies Session followed Workshop Sessions for deeper learning and strategic takeaways.
The morning will have one workshop session, then continue in the afternoon with two workshop sessions. The Annual Conference concludes with a Closing Session.
Conference Agenda
MORNING SESSION
WELCOME REMARK: EGA briefings Annual Conference 2026
Erika Ananto, MM – Managing Director, EGA briefings
OPENING SPEECH:
Redefining Trust: Communication Leadership in a Changing World
Elizabeth Goenawan Ananto, Ph.D, FIPRA – Founding Director, EGA briefings
KEYNOTE SPEECH:
From Policy to Public Confidence: Redefining Trust in an Age of Economic Uncertainty
Hybrid Meeting
PLENAR SESSION: Geopolitics: Global issues and its Impact on Leadership Crisis, Trust, Economy
- The Economic Fragmentation, Geopolitics, and the New Risk Landscape
Hybrid Meeting - Trust Under Pressure: Communication Leadership in an Age of Polarization and Uncertainty
Hybrid Meeting
Group Photo and Lunch Break
AFTERNOON SESSION
SESSION:
Edelman Trust Barometer 2026
“Trust Amid Insularity” as Fears Rise, Trust Goes Local
Hybrid Meeting
PANEL DISCUSSION 1: Major Challenges in the Corporate World
- When Reputation Breaks at Speed: Building Resilience and Trust in a Hyper‑Transparent World
Hybrid Meeting - Sustainability Pressure : Governance and Transparency
Hybrid Meeting
PANEL DISCUSSION 2: Re-thinking & Re-shaping the role of Corporate Communication
- From Influence to Trust, Purpose, and Public Value
Hybrid Meeting - Re‑Shaping Corporate Communication as Strategic Leadership in a High‑Expectation World
Hybrid Meeting
NETWORKING DINNER:
Available for in-person attendance
END of Conference Day 1
MORNING SESSION
BEST PRACTICE / CASE STUDIES: Building Credibility, Resilience and Connection
Available for in-person attendance only
WORKSHOP SESSION 1:
Building Credibility through Internal Affairs
Available for in-person attendance only
Group Photo and Lunch Break
AFTERNOON SESSION
WORKSHOP SESSION 2:
Establishing Resilience through Cyber Security
Available for in-person attendance only
WORKSHOP SESSION 3:
Developing Connection through Digital
Available for in-person attendance only
CLOSING SPEECH:
Elizabeth Goenawan Ananto, Ph.D, FIPRA – Founding Director, EGA briefings
End of Annual Conference 2026
Why You Should Join
Annual Conference presents world class speakers, distinguished professors, public relations professionals, and top executives in industries.
EGA briefings Annual Conference is focusing on sharing global trends, challenges and opportunities of today’s strategic communication for industries in regional and national perspectives through the enhancement of knowledge, strategy and skills for the leveraging the practice of Corporate Communication.
In this two-day conference, participants will get the knowledge, strategy and tactics on:
- How corporation can survive in this growing complexity
- Re-thinking about Reputation and Trust
- CCO leadership in navigating business and social complexity
- Developing cross functional campaign to achieve organizational needs
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Topics Annual Conference will benefit those working as:
- Mid to Senior Level managers
- Executives in Government, Private and Non-profit sectors
- Corporate Communication Officer in managerial level
THE VENUE
The Annual Conference will be held in Yogyakarta, a destination renowned not only for its natural beauty but also for its calming atmosphere—perfect for meaningful conversations and genuine connections. Yogyakarta’s relaxed and welcoming environment encourages openness, collaboration, and the kind of trust that strengthens long-term partnerships.
Why Company
Support Matters
At EGA briefings, our long-term commitment is to empower professionals in the public relations industry to elevate their organization’s communication strategy and reinforce public relations as a vital strategic management function. Since 2005, we have curated impactful conferences featuring global thought leaders and renowned speakers, equipping communication leaders with forward-thinking insights and actionable tools.
These transformative events are made possible through the generous support of our sponsors. While conference fees contribute to our operations, they cover only a portion of the costs. Sponsorships play a crucial role in sustaining our mission: to strengthen the enterprise leadership role of Chief Communication Officers (CCOs) and promote strategic communication that builds reputation, trust, and societal value.
By partnering with us, you’re not just funding a conference
—you’re investing in the future of strategic public relations leadership.
About the Annual Conference
Starting early in 2001, EGA briefings began its educational journey by publishing a four-page bulletin distributed every two months. Then followed by series of educational activities leading to educational campaign of PR Week Indonesia (2005-2014) then International PR Summit (2012-2022) that accommodated more than 50 foreign speakers: global PR gurus, leaders of professional organizations and top executives in various industries and organizations.
Starting 2024, we decide to be more focused on corporate members and senior practitioners who wish to move to the next level by presenting more advanced and updated conceptual framework that is required to leverage the positioning of Chief Communication Officers.
OBJECTIVES
- Sharing global trends, challenges and opportunities of conceptual development of communication that will impact all industries in regional and national perspectives that will enhance the knowledge, strategy and tactics for the practice of strategic Corporate Communication.
- Providing guidance for a greater number of Corporate Communication Officers from government and private sectors to update their knowledge and experience needed.
- Advancing the profession to assist the process of transforming business by creating more societal values to the industry and public at large.
SUB-THEME STRUCTURE
- Global issues & impact on Economy and Industries
- Major Challenges in the Corporate World
- Re‑thinking & Re‑shaping the Role of Corporate Communications
- Best practices & Action plan (practical takeaways)
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About EGA briefings
EGA briefings was founded in 2001 by Elizabeth Goenawan Ananto, Ph.D, FIPRA. It is a public relations consulting company based in Jakarta. We provide public relations research and trainings to empower our clients from within.
It is legally established in 2012 under PT Ananto Adidaya Abadi for research projects and in-house trainings and since 2016 under PT Ananto Bina Cipta for trainings and conferences.
APPROACHING 25 YEARS OF ESTABLISHMENT
As we started our journey in 2001 with a bi-monthly bulletin on yellow paper given to our members, we continue to provide more services to organizations through research, consultation, planning and trainings. Our memBership stopped in 2004.
Realizing the needs to empower top executives and senior professionals to position public relations as a strategic management function, starting 2024 we are refocusing our strength and resources in rebuilding our membership.
PUBLIC RELATIONS EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN
Our long journey of public relations educational campaign began as early in 2005 and continue to provide according to the industry needs on PR.
2023 – now | Public Lecture / PR Update
2021 – now | Indonesia PR Research Forum
2021 – now | Diskusi PR bersama EGA
2012 – 2022 | International PR Summit
2005 – 2014 | PR Week Indonesia