CIPR East Anglia 2025 Conference - Can you be trusted? How to navigate misinformation and communications integrity in the digital age
In an era of constant digital change and information overload, how do communications professionals maintain trust and credibility? Join us at a unique and iconic venue for our annual conference that tackles the most critical challenge facing PR and communications today.
Understanding, and more importantly being able to respond to, misinformation and disinformation is a vital skill for communications professionals as organisations look to us to guide them through rapidly changing waters.
We'll be joined by an impressive line-up of speakers from different sectors that have direct experience and expertise of this sometimes thorny issue.
Keynote speaker
• Shayoni Lynn FCIPR FPRCA, CEO and Founder, Lynn Group
From the frontline of misinformation: what and how to prepare for influence campaigns in 2025 and beyond
Shayoni brings a global perspective on the evolving tactics of misinformation—and how comms professionals can anticipate, identify, and respond.
Speaker sessions
• Richard Bagnall Hon FCIPR, FPRCA, FAMEC
The urgent need to demonstrate value in the era of uncertainty
• Robin Punt, Assistant Chief Officer, Essex Police
Truth, lies and policing: professional communication on the frontline
• Sarah Roberts Chart.PR, FCIPR, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Where is the line? Perspectives on handling misinformation in healthcare communications
• Athena Dinar MCIPR, Chart.PR, British Antarctic Survey
Misinformation and promoting research
• Paul Hutchinson, Co-Founder, Bedford Independent
Behind the headlines – how journalists tackle disinformation
Why Attend?
- Gain cutting-edge insights into combating misinformation,
- Learn strategies for maintaining institutional trust,
- Network with top communications professionals,
- Understand the latest digital communication challenges,
- Earn valuable CPD points
Conference Highlights,
- Keynote address by industry thought leader Shayoni Lynn,
- Expert panels on digital trust and communication integrity
- Interactive workshops,
- Networking opportunities
- Lunch and refreshments provided
Ticket Prices
Early Bird Rates (Until 6 July 2025)
CIPR Members: £80 + VAT (Save £20)
Non-Members: £100 + VAT (Save £20)
Standard Rates (After 6 July 2025)
CIPR Members: £100 + VAT
Non-Members: £120 + VAT
Please note that we are not accepting invoices for payment and tickets must be purchased by card only.
Limited seats available and bookings closes at 23:59 on 31 August 2025. Secure your spot now and be part of the most important communications event of the year!
Exclusive Non-Member Offer!
By booking a place at our conference, non CIPR members can now receive £50 off full CIPR membership at any grade by using code JOINEA.
Contact: James Sharp
Email: [email protected]
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