Air Force Under Secretary Eric Fanning and Corporation for Public Broadcasting CEO Patricia Harrison to Headline National Summit on Strategic Communications May 8-9 in Washington DC

WASHINGTON, March 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Force Under Secretary Eric Fanning and Corporation for Public Broadcasting CEO Patricia Harrison will deliver opening keynotes on May 8 and 9 at the annual National Summit on Strategic Communications, which attracts some of the sharpest minds in the communications profession to Washington DC each spring.

The highly-rated Strategic Summit – now in its 5th consecutive year – is thoughtfully planned with memorable content chosen to inspire and move participants and the organizations they represent to action and solutions.

EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION: Substantial discounts for early registration online end on March 27.

UPDATED AGENDA: The current Summit agenda is as useful as it is inspirational, weighted in best practices and focused on what's next. See the full agenda online.

NEW SESSION: "Brands as Entertainment" – Learn how the U.S. Department of Defense builds brands and targets markets through films, television and digital media.

NEW IN 2014 – HUDDLE WITH PEERS: Summit delegates may volunteer to lead one of 18 breakouts at "Tables of Eight." Register today, then contact [email protected] to lead an interactive session with peers.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Attended by senior corporate communicators and public affairs officers, peers and experts that delegates otherwise would not meet!

DOWNLOAD KEYNOTES: Read excerpts from General John Allen and corporate keynoters and panelists at last spring's 4th Strategic Summit.

Register online at www.strategicsummit.com using Priority Code C442PRN.

Summit sponsors include: APOSTOL, Bell Helicopter, Bulletin Intelligence, Cubic Corporation, George Washington University, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Lockheed Martin Corporation and Northrop Grumman Corporation. Media Partners include O'Dwyer PR, PR Newswire and Job of the Week Newsletter. The Summit is organized by The SCLI and ExL Events.

ABOUT THE STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE ("The SCLI")
The SCLI is a non-profit organization established to advance the profession by providing thought leadership and setting standards for practicing strategic communications. The SCLI connects senior executives, communications directors and public affairs officers from corporations, the military, government agencies and other non-profit organizations and NGOs. With an active volunteer Board of Advisors, the SCLI organizes the annual Strategic Summit and conducts interactive programs, seminars and training to share knowledge and expertise within the professional community. www.thescli.org

ABOUT EXL EVENTS
ExL Pharma, a division of ExL Events, Inc., is the industry leader in developing innovative, educational conferences that serve the pharmaceutical and allied healthcare communities in the United States, Europe, Latin America and additional markets. Its experienced team conducts extensive market research and targeted outreach. The results translate into innovative, high-quality events designed to exceed the dynamic informational and networking needs of audiences. ExL Pharma conference platforms facilitate the exchange of critical information between industry executives and suppliers who support their scientific and commercial goals. www.exlpharma.com 

CONTACT
Robert Grupp, Summit Director at (484) 557.8401 or by email at [email protected]

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