This meeting will be co-located with TNC26 in Helsinki, Finland on 8 June, 2026. It will take place at Finlandia Hall (google maps).

It will be face to face only.

To attend this meeting, you need to purchase the 'Side Meeting Pass' (30 euros excl. VAT) while registering to attend TNC26. More information on tnc26.geant.org. Lunch is included and will be served at the venue.


Looking for a hotel? Check out the hotel recommendations on the TNC26 website. 

Times are EEST (Eastern European Summer Time)

TimeSession
09:00Welcome & Agenda
09:15

Crisis communications in practice - what holds up under pressure 

Presentations + facilitated discussion: 

  • What holds up under pressure in practice
  • Where communications adds the most value
  • What participants are seeing in their own environments
10:15

Facilitated group discussion

Participants will reflect on:

  • What elements of their crisis approach would hold up under pressure
  • Where judgement, relationships, and decision-making are critical
  • What part of their current approach may break down in practice
10:30

Coffee break

11:00

Making the shift - from response to influence

"From execution to influence in practice" - Panel Discussion (45 mins)

  • What “strategic communications” looks like in practice
  • How communications can influence outcomes - not just deliver outputs
  • Building credibility with stakeholders
  • Navigating complex or technical environments
  • Includes scenario-based discussion to explore practical responses to common challenges.
11:45

 Lightning Talks - 6 ideas in 30 minutes

<YOUR PRESENTATION>

  • Examples may include:
    • Campaigns, projects or initiatives
    • Lessons learned (what worked / what didn’t)
    • New approaches, tools or experiments
    • Ideas to improve communications practice
12:15

Session survey & wrap-up Thank you - Free communications icons