Call for Speakers
PR Consultants Group Annual Conference 2026
Theme: Authenticity and Authority in an Artificial World
May 5-7, 2026
Portland, Oregon - Pearl District
PRConsultants Group (PRCG) has accepted and has now closed the call for speaker proposals for our 2026 national members-only conference. This annual event gathers 50 agency owners, leaders and senior practitioners from across the U.S. for a candid, high-level exchange on the business and future of public relations.
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Our theme—PRCG Portlandia 2026: Authenticity and Authority in an Artificial World—calls for bold thinking on how agencies help clients be heard and lead as technology transforms how audiences discover, trust, and engage with information. From AI-powered efficiencies to synthetic media threats, communicators must help brands remain human, credible, and trusted.
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The challenge for agencies is clear: how do we build brands and thought leaders who stand out as credible and authentic in an increasingly artificial environment? The PRCG Portlandia 2026 conference will focus on the strategies, insights, and tools communicators need to help their clients rise above the noise and establish lasting authority in a changing world.
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The Public Relations Consultants Group is an international and members-only network of senior level and executive public relations professionals who are agency founders/owners in more than 50 major markets in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Deadline: Closed
What We’re Looking For
We seek speakers who can deliver content that is pertinent to our conference theme and is:
✓ Business-minded: Addressing agency ownership, leadership, finance, HR, and operations.
✓ Forward-looking: Preparing agency leaders to navigate AI, automation, and trust disruption.
✓ Action-oriented: Providing clear frameworks, tools, and strategies that attendees can apply immediately.
✓ Candid: Highlighting blind spots, red flags, and realities agency leaders may not see coming.
✓ Engaging: Incorporating interactivity, discussion, and real-world case studies.
What PRCG Offers Presenters
We seek speakers who can deliver content that is pertinent to our conference theme and is:
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Opportunity to engage with experienced agency owners, executives and decision-makers. More information on our members can be found at: www.prconsultantsgroup.com
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Inclusion at the PRCG welcome cocktail reception
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Inclusion at the PRCG Wednesday dinner event.
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Feature in the network’s monthly membership newsletter and on social media
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Featured on the conference marketing materials and website.
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Inclusion of business promotional materials or items in conference swag bag of business promotional materials or items.
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Opportunity to offer a post-conference follow-up webinar to interested PRCG members.
Note: PRCG does not offer speaking fees, remuneration or reimbursement for travel, accommodations, meals or any expenses, or attendance at the conference.
Focus Areas
We welcome proposals that speak directly to agency owners and leaders in areas such as:
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Agency Leadership and Ownership: Growth, succession, decision-making in volatile times, values-driven leadership.
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Operations, Finance and HR: Pricing models, compensation, recruiting, team resilience, KPI dashboards.
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AI and Technology: Leveraging new tools while safeguarding authenticity, ethics, and client trust.
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Client Growth and Business Development: Pitching, positioning, marketing your agency, and client-fit strategies.
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Next Generation Leaders: Developing rising talent
PROPOSAL
GUIDLINES
BE A SPEAKER - APPLICATIONS COMING SOON
The conference committee is seeking interactive, practical, and inspiring sessions that help agency leaders lead, run, and scale their businesses.
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The most successful PRCG presenters are:
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Innovative: Delivering fresh ideas with interactive elements.
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Audience-Minded: Experienced with agency leadership and ownership audiences.
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Practical: Sharing real-world solutions and takeaways.
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Diverse: Bringing perspectives that challenge traditional thinking.
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Dynamic: Captivating participants through expertise and passion.
Sales-oriented or promotional sessions will not be considered.
Submission Deadline: Friday, February 13, 2026 at 5 p.m. EST
Submit Your Proposal here below.
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We will aim to have a response for you no later than February 27, 2026.
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QUESTIONS?
Contact PRCG Portlandia 2026 Conference Chair Dianne Danowski Smith, APR, Fellow PRSA, at dianne@publixnw.com
Content Formats
We are accepting proposals for either in-person or virtual presentations in any of these formats:
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Keynotes (up to 50 minutes)
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Workshops/Breakouts (45–60 minutes)
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Panels (3 participants max, 50 minutes)
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Lightning Round (10 minutes, TedTalk style)
SPEAKER PROPOSAL
Complete the speaker proposal in the Google form linked below: