# Event Details - **Event Name**: Communicate Stronger 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 08:00 am – Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: The Local Edge: Insights, Ideas, and Innovation from Local CommunicatorsAbout this EventCommunicate Stronger 2026The Local Edge: Insights, Ideas, and Innovation from Local CommunicatorsJoin us at the area’s newest venue for a day built around real conversations, real insights, and the people doing the work right here in your community.This year’s lineup brings together an incredible group of local communicators. What does that mean for you? Fresh ideas, practical insights, and the lessons communicators are learning right now, plus a few tools and trends you’ll want to bring back to your own work.What else can I expect?No choosing this year! General sessions that will leave you with practical advice and insights from local experts. Swag and giveaways from our sponsors.Affordable headshots for a limited number of attendees courtesy of Tosha Roshelle Photography. (pre-registration required)Networking! Catch up with old friends and make new ones over coffee, lunch, or happy hour.Agenda🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AMRegistration, networking, headshots (optional add-on) and light breakfast 🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:05 AMWelcome & Opening RemarksHost: Caitlin McDonald🕑: 09:05 AM - 10:10 AMThe Art of the P.A.U.S.E: Simple Tips for Managing Stress Host: Mandy B. Anderson, TEDx Speaker and Best-Selling AuthorInfo: One of the leading causes of leadership failure and employee burnout is stress. In this keynote, it's time to learn simple, proven steps to overcome the trap of stress when it shows up. Key Takeaways: How to move past the three myths of pausing to rest. What stress really looks like, feels like, and sounds like in your body. The 5 steps of P.A.U.S.E so managing stress becomes a life-long practice.🕑: 10:10 AM - 11:05 AMHow AI Can Give You 90% of Your Time Back Without Replacing YouHost: Damian Eslinger, Marketing and AI CoordinatorInfo: In this session, we’ll cut through the nonsense to show what AI can and cannot do for marketing and communications teams today. Using real workflows and examples from inside Silicon Plains, you’ll see how AI is already being used to improve clarity, speed, and decision-making without sacrificing accuracy. You’ll walk away with a practical, step-by-step approach to turning on AI for your business—without sacrificing brand voice, trust, or control.🕑: 11:05 AM - 11:20 AMBreak sponsored by RAYMA Team® 🕑: 11:20 AM - 12:15 PMFrom local to viral: Social media strategies that break throughInfo: Panel discussion. Panelists TBD🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:10 PMLunch🕑: 01:10 PM - 02:05 PMFrom Stage Fright to Stage BrightHost: Rob Keller, NDPIO Co-FounderInfo: Do your nerves take over before a big meeting or presentation? Ever passed up a career opportunity just to avoid speaking in public? You’re not alone—but here’s the truth: you can do this! Public speaking isn’t a talent reserved for a fearless few—it’s a skill anyone can learn, including you. In this upbeat and practical session, we’ll tackle the fears that hold you back and replace them with tools that build confidence. 🕑: 02:05 PM - 03:00 PMBeyond the Ask: How Community Identity & Messaging Reframed Giving Hearts DayHost: Kayla Baptie, Account ManagerInfo: HexaHive partnered with Dakota Medical Foundation to shape the 2026 Giving Hearts Day campaign. Instead of focusing only on the “ask,” the strategy centered on community identity, belonging, and shared responsibility. In this session, hear how the team evolved the campaign narrative, launched new initiatives, and partnered with the client team to bring the strategy to life. They’ll share key lessons and how intentional messaging can move audiences from awareness to participation. Leave with ideas for campaigns that build connection, encourage engagement, and create momentum beyond a single moment.🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PMBreak sponsored by HexaHive🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:15 PMSet the Stage: The Branding Story Behind EclipseHost: Ashton Hauff, CEO of The Good KidsInfo: Building a brand before the doors open is equal parts exciting and terrifying. In this live "Brand In Motion" episode, host Ashton Hauff sits down with the team behind Eclipse, downtown Bismarck's newest premium event venue, to talk honestly about what it actually took to bring this brand to life. The strategy that shaped it, the creative decisions that weren't always obvious, and yes, even the moments of doubt that made the clarity feel that much sweeter. You'll walk away with both tangible takeaways and anecdotal lessons for your next brand refresh, campaign, and more.🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:30 PMCommunicator of the Year Award Presentation🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PMHappy Hour + Networking (21+) sponsored by Silicon Plains - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bismarck/communicate-stronger-2026/100001985003141832 - **Event Categories**: art, kids, business, meetups, literary-art, public-speaking - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 27, max: 286.2, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Bismarck - **state**: ND - **country**: United States - **location**: Eclipse Venue - **lat**: 46.8045664 - **long**: -100.7881298 - **full address**: Eclipse Venue, 118 S 3rd Street, Bismarck, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Communicate Stronger 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/3bb8fb5ea3a05c97dcb33efce7febe9df69c91a674ffbc9c87720ce96fd29acc-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1773721153 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Communicate Stronger 2026 being held? - **A:** Communicate Stronger 2026 takes place on Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 08:00 am to Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Eclipse Venue, 118 S 3rd Street, Bismarck, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Communicate Stronger 2026? - **A:** Communicate Stronger 2026 is organized by IABC Great Plains. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Communicate Stronger 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bismarck, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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