2026 Public Affairs and Government Summit

The PRSA Public Affairs & Government Section Summit offers outstanding networking opportunities and targeted public affairs and government communications programming. This three-day event features professional development, idea interaction, and networking for professionals engaged in public policy, community safety and protection, crisis communications, and environmental concerns. It addresses the multi-disciplinary interests of public affairs professionals and provides valuable resources for communicators in public affairs roles across private, nonprofit, and NGO sectors, as well as those in local, state, and national governing bodies and the military. Topics include government relations, JIC/NIMS, crisis communications, strategic planning, conflict resolution, community relations, "train the trainer" for media relations, artificial intelligence, and podcasting. The summit's theme is "Redefining Public Service: Fostering Civility, Trust & Credibility".