12-13 MAY 2026 | SYDNEY | Ilumina

The Future of Corporate Affairs Starts Here

Unravel Complexity, Create Advantage, Command Influence

The future starts at the Corporate Affairs Summit 2026. Positioned as Australia’s essential event for corporate affairs leaders, join to gain actionable insights that address the real-world challenges facing businesses today. Designed with strategy and tactics at its core, this Summit will equip you with the tools, skills, and connections needed to navigate complexity, build stakeholder trust, and transform your function into a strategic business driver.

Past Speakers Spotlight

Ben LaBolt

Former Communications Director & Senior Advisor to the President, Biden Administration and President, Bully Pulpit International

Melissa Fleming

Chief Spokesperson, UNHCR (SUI)
 
 

Richard Edelman

Chief Executive Officer
 
 

Maeve DuVally

Managing Director
Corporate Communications (USA)
 

Brandon Borrman

Vice President
Global Communications (USA)

Sally Susman

Executive Vice President & Chief Corporate Affairs Officer (USA)

Andy Pharoah

VP Corporate Affairs, Strategic Initiatives & Sustainability (USA)

Dean Acosta

SVP & Chief Communications Officer (USA)
 

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Content by leaders, for leaders

Our cutting-edge content is carefully researched and curated in step with the expertise and insights of Connect Media’s vast network of industry specialists. Timely and uniquely tailored, our content ignites innovation, addresses leading industry challenges, all while delivering the skills and tools needed to achieve business excellence in the future.

Key Themes

How can corporate affairs leaders remain locally relevant and globally aligned in an increasingly complex world?

How can corporate affairs leaders harness tech as a strategic ally in their communications?

How can leaders build resilience and maintain reputation amidst crises?

How can leaders align their ESG values with skeptical stakeholders? (Eg. Aligning data with decision making processes, unlocking authentic storytelling to engage consumers, avoiding green washing)

How can corporate affairs leaders harness culture as an effective driver for communications, profitability and growth?

More program details to come

Event Pricing

SINGLE DELEGATE PASS
SUPER EARLY BIRD

$1295 + GST

Super Early bird price valid Until 22/08/2025

EARLY BIRD

$1595 + GST

Early bird price valid until 19/02/2026

STANDARD

$1995 + GST

GROUP 5 DELEGATE PASSES INCLUDES 2 FREE
SUPER EARLY BIRD

$3885 + GST

Super Early bird price valid Until 22/08/2025

EARLY BIRD

$4785 + GST

Early bird price valid until 19/02/2026

STANDARD

$5985 + GST

What’s included in my delegate pass
Access to Full Event Program
Exclusive Networking Opportunities
Executive Insights & Event Content

Delegate registration is strictly for in-house Corporate Affairs and Communications professionals from consumer or government facing organisations. Please note, service providers are not permitted to attend through standard delegate registration. If you are a Service Provider, please email lachlanw@connectmedia.com to discuss your involvement.

Registrations will be reviewed for the correct rate, Connect Media reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone not paying the correct rate. Furthermore, we will not be responsible for travel costs if you do not pay the correct rate.

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Our Partners

Become A Partner

The Corporate Affairs Summit is Australia’s premier event for in-house Corporate Affairs and Communications professionals. We focus on actionable insights and real-world solutions by bringing together the leading voices shaping the sector. Every year we refine our event model to unlock greater value for our partners and to ensure that our delegation’s expectations are exceeded. 

Whether you’re looking for brand visibility, lead generation or exclusive event networking opportunities, our sponsorship packages are tailor made and designed to maximise your ROI. 

Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss what these opportunities could look like for you and your brand.

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Duncan Hladik
Partnership Executive
Tel: +61 411 636 010
Email: duncanh@connectmedia.com

GENERAL ENQUIRIES

Tel: 61 2 8004 8590
Email: team@connectmedia.com

Connect with these companies attending

Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with the industry’s most prominent brands at The Corporate Affairs Summit. Explore the companies already confirmed and secure your chance to network with the best in the business.

Venue & Accommodation

Ilumina

1 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)