2026 Counselors' Network Winter Symposium

The Counselors' Network Winter Symposium is an annual event offering high-level professional development, productive idea-sharing, and dialogue among experienced communications and PR professionals. For the first time, attendance is open to all communication and PR professionals with at least 10 years of experience, regardless of FPRA membership, CPRC designation, or Counselors' Network membership. The 2026 symposium will be held in St. Augustine Beach, FL, and will feature top-level PR speakers, interactive discussions, and memorable outings. Topics will include fostering connection and handling conflict through communications, navigating AI ethics, social media as a strategic tool in crisis, and the human side of crisis response. The event also includes a Sunset Cruise Welcome Event aboard the Sabrage, breakfast, lunch, an evening networking reception, and a tour of the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum.