About the Conference

The Challenge
When a crisis hits, leaders don’t have time to think. News breaks in minutes and narratives form instantly. Leaders must decide and communicate simultaneously, under intense pressure.

‍The Experience
Accelerate is a multi-day evolving crisis scenario. You won’t just study a crisis; you will operate inside one. Instructional sessions will teach you messaging best practices, and the unfolding crisis scenario will allow you to put your new skills to work.

The Network
You won’t just attend, you’ll be surrounded by fellow leaders from a variety of professions. The conversations don’t stop when the session ends.

All meals are included and structured to extend learning through facilitated conversations with faculty, guest speakers, and peers.

Structured meals, small-group settings, and shared pressure inside the scenario create connections that tend to last well beyond the conference.

Why Accelerate Is Different

A multi-day evolving crisis scenario
Immediate application of every lesson
Practical decision-making under pressure
Direct feedback from experienced facilitators and former reporters
A controlled environment where mistakes become lessons instead of headlines

Who Should Attend
Accelerate is for leaders in public safety, higher education, government, or any organization which could face high-profile public relations crises.

What Participants Practice
You will practice real-time internal and external messaging, managing misinformation, media relations, and participate in a mock news conference with live feedback.

The Outcome
Participants leave with:

Sharper judgment under pressure
Stronger leadership instincts
Greater confidence in how they communicate during crises
A readiness to lead when moments define careers, organizations, and public trust