Polaris Leadership Summit, the leading global event for political and public sector communication professionals, returns to London on 13 June 2025.
This one-day event at Plaisterer’s Hall will bring together strategists, election campaigners, public affairs professionals, public sector communicators, and political technologists for a day of insights and inspiration around the theme of ‘Leading in Times of Uncertainty’.
We’ll explore how political and public sector professionals can adapt their strategies to navigate proliferating global security risks and economic crises, and help restore trust in institutions.
Topics that we’ll cover at the Polaris Leadership Summit include:
- The economic and social forces shaping today’s political landscape
- Strategies for a fragmented media environment
- Leveraging strategic communications to rebuild institutional trust
- The evolving role of AI in political campaigns
This year’s Summit will feature a line-up of renowned speakers, including:
- Alex Braun, chief strategy officer and managing director, president of research, HarrisX & SKDKnickerbocker
- Colin Rogero, co-founder and creative director, Conexión
- Katie Harbath, founder, Anchor Change
- Lee Cain, founder, Charlesbye
- Mike Nellis, founder, Authentic
- Tanya Abraham, research director of political and social research, YouGov
After the conference, we’ll host the Polaris Awards Gala Dinner, a prestigious event recognising excellence and innovation in political and public sector communications worldwide. The Polaris Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in election campaigns, public affairs, and issue advocacy, highlighting the best use of communications techniques and technologies across the globe.
Submissions for the Polaris Awards are open until 11 April 2025.
For more information and to register, visit: https://polarisawards.com
