Enterprise Connect 2026 Unveils Futurist Heather E. McGowan as Keynote Speaker, New Summits on AI, CX & AV, and Open Call for Award Nominations

Communications and CX Professionals Invited to Join Conference at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, March 10-12

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Enterprise Connect, the leading conference for enterprise communications and customer experience (CX) professionals, today announced highlights of its 2026 program - including the debut of futurist and author Heather E. McGowan as keynote speaker, three immersive half-day summit tracks, and the opening of submissions for its annual awards program.

Taking place March 10-12, at its new home in Las Vegas at the Caesars Forum, Enterprise Connect 2026 promises to equip enterprise tech leaders with the insights, tools and networking connections needed to expertly navigate the evolving world of AI, hybrid work and customer experience.

A motivating workplace strategist known for her bold thinking on the intersection of technology, work, and human potential, Heather E. McGowan will headline a forward-looking address that challenges conventional assumptions and carefully frames how enterprises can adapt to disruption and chart a path towards a new age.

Attendees will also have an opportunity to participate in three immersive half-day summits designed to transform how enterprise leaders approach critical technology challenges.

• AI Acceleration — From Pilot to Pervasive: Practical strategies for moving AI deployments beyond proof-of-concept into organization-wide adoption.

• Breakthrough Strategies for Your CX Revolution: A comprehensive dive into CX transformation, AI adoption for customer engagement, the ever evolving vendor landscape, and critical integration strategies.

• Sight, Sound, Success: Mastering AV in the Evolving Workplace: A strategic guide to address the challenges of modern meeting environments and eliminate challenges ranging from vendor interoperability to AI-driven capabilities to security and compliance.

Each summit combines expert talks, small-group collaboration, and interactive panels, giving attendees actionable takeaways they can put into motion immediately.

In addition, nominations are now open across three categories for the Excellence Awards that celebrate innovation, leadership and impact for those in the enterprise communications space:

• Women in Communications Spotlight Award: Recognizing women within the enterprise who are revolutionizing the industry and creating a blueprint for the next generation. (Deadline: November 21, 2025)

• IT Hero Award: Celebrating enterprise IT leaders pushing innovation and inclusion within their organizations. (Deadline: November 21, 2025)

• Best of Enterprise Connect 2026 Awards: Open to sponsors and exhibitors, these awards celebrate the most compelling products and innovations showcased at the conference. (Deadline: January 16, 2026)

Further, Enterprise Connect introduces a new flexible pricing structure offering options from complimentary Expo access to premium multi-day passes—designed to suit every budget, schedule, and level of event engagement. Passes and pricing details can be found here.

The 2026 show is supported by sponsors Amazon Web Services, Dialpad, RingCentral, Zoom, Five9, Genesys, Infobip, Miratech, NICE, Vonage, Webex by Cisco, Bandwidth, LeapXpert, Nextiva, Sinch, Spectrum Enterprise, Ubiquiti, Verint, and Verizon Business.

To view the full Enterprise Connect agenda, lineup of speakers and registration information, visit www.enterpriseconnect.com.

About Enterprise Connect
For over 35 years, Enterprise Connect has stood at the forefront of enterprise communications, collaboration, and customer experience in North America. Delivering an impactful blend of industry-best conference tracks, innovative networking experiences, dynamic expo activations, and year-round digital engagement, Enterprise Connect also provides the very best in webinar hostings, virtual events and newsletters. Bringing together IT executives, vendors, analysts, or channel partners, attendees engage with influential peers and critical innovations across themes like AI-powered systems, CX platforms, cloud migration, and modern workplace strategies. Enterprise Connect is organized by Informa, a leading international events, digital services and academic research group. Infoma is a FTSE 100 company, with 14,000 colleagues working in 30 countries.