Launchpad: Ready, Set, Communicate

Event ID: PP1162646

Fri, Mar 13, 2026 | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Venue: Room 412 (Hilton Austin Downtown)

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Summary

Launching a brand? It’s not just what you build. It’s how you talk about it that determines take-off or stall. Strategic communications are your launch control pad. Know what to say and when to say it? Make the right connection and you’re flying. Join this interactive session to discover why comms is your brand’s biggest advantage at launch and beyond. Bring your challenges, get expert feedback and leave ready to make your brand soar.

Contributors

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