At the EACD Summit 2026, Europe’s senior communicators and experts came together in Brussels to explore how technology, geopolitics and an ever more polarising global discourse intersect with the need to protect corporate reputation, engage employees and build societal trust. Through case studies, thought leadership and peer-to-peer exchange, participants looked at how today’s agents of change are preparing for what lies ahead.
The Summit also marked 20 years of the EACD advancing the profession. Rather than simply celebrating the milestone, it looked ahead: at the changing purpose of corporate communications and at what the next generation of communicative impact could look like.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Brussels to connect, learn and help shape the future of communication leadership. We look forward to seeing you again on 24–25 June 2027 at Cardo Brussels.
Insights from the EACD Summit 2026
With thanks to the EACD Summit 2026 sponsors
Featured Speakers
Joanna Price

Kristofer Barber

Director, Global Communications, Booking.com
Allison Hoffman

Executive Editor, UK, Politico
Fausto Rotelli

Director of External Relations, Ferrero France
Lisa McCooey

Global Head of Crisis Communications, Corporate Affairs, Nestlé Group S.A.
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