MB (LIVE) agenda & speakers
Experts on the main stage, interactive discussions, and dedicated time to connect with your industry leading-peers.
Monday, October 27
6:00 pm | Welcome drinks and dinner
Join us for drinks and TexMex bites at Lazarus Brewing, 1902 E 6th Street.
Tuesday, October 28
8:00 am | Morning activities
Join a yoga or pilates class, grab breakfast tacos, volunteer, or meet-up at Barton Springs for a morning swim.
11:00 am | Doors open at Assembly Hall, 1121 E 7th Street
Check-in, grab your badge, tuck into a light brunch spread, and greet your industry-leading peers.
11:45 am | The State of the Union: What's Next for Mixing Board
Sean Garrett | Founder, Mixing Board
Eleanor Hawkins, Communications strategist and writer, Axios
Roy Schwartz, Co-founder and CEO, Axios HQ
11:50 am | How They Built This: The Space Comms Playbook and Lessons for Every Frontier
Christine Choi, M13 Partner and Head of Brand Communications
Sara Blask, Principal, Launch Communications, BlueOrigin
12:10 pm | Lunch
We're catering in a fresh, seasonal lunch.
1:15 pm | By the numbers: Data from Grammarly, The Harris Poll, and Axios HQ to guide your strategy
Emily Inverso, VP of Brand and Strategy, Axios HQ
Abbey Lunney, Managing Director, The Harris Poll
Stefanie Tignor, Head of Product Data Science and Engineering, Grammarly
1:45 pm | Fireside chat: Lauryn and Michael Bosstick with Kerry Flynn
Lauryn Bosstick, Founder of The Skinny Confidential and Co-Host of The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Show
Michael Bosstick, Founder & CEO of Dear Media, Co-Host of The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Show
2:00 pm | The New Playbook for Comms Talent: Hiring trends, Upskilling, and Executive Coaching
Jen Byrne, Founder and Principal, MERIT Communications Consulting & Coaching
Brooke Kruger, Founder and Communications Recruiter, KC Partners
Gab Ferree, Founder, Off the Record
2:20 pm | Fireside chat: Allison Ellsworth with Eleanor Hawkins
Allison Ellsworth, Co-founder, Poppi
2:35 pm | Afternoon break
Grab a snack, get some fresh air, and chat with your peers.
3:10 pm | Breakout sessions
Choose from four interactive roundtable sessions led by your peers.
4:00 pm | Fireside chat: Dan Bartlett with Eleanor Hawkins
Dan Bartlett, Executive Vice President, Walmart
4:15 pm | What's Next: Communications in 2026
Cristin Culver, Founder & Principal, Common Thread Communications
Hani Durzy, Founder & Principal, Red Dog Strategies
Taylor Griffin, Head of Global Policy Communications, Block
Ryan Heath, Head of Communications and PR, RobinAI and Senior Advisor, Weber Shandwick
Lindsay McCallum, Head of Developer & Product Communications, OpenAI
4:45 pm | Closing remarks
Eleanor Hawkins, Communications strategist and writer, Axios
Roy Schwartz, Co-founder and CEO, Axios HQ
5:00 pm | Dinner and drinks
Join us for cocktails, dinner, and conversation just around the corner at il Brutto, 1601 E 6th Street.
Wednesday, October 29
8:30 am | Goodbye breakfast
Stop by for coffee and light breakfast at the East Austin Hotel Rooftop, 1108 E 6th Street.