GovComms

Conference 2024

Singapore

Join The Only Public Sector Comms Forum

All The Benefits of Attending

2 Day Conference Agenda

Bringing All Together since 2008

How’s it’s Different

In this dynamic era of digital transformation, community engagement, and heightened expectations for transparency, the role of the public sector communicator has never been more critical. Today, we stand at the nexus of information dissemination, stakeholder engagement, and crisis management, tasked with bridging the gap between government institutions and the communities they serve. 

GovCommsCon 2024 is an exploration into the pressing concerns shaping public sector communications today. From combating misinformation to fostering inclusivity, from navigating budget constraints to harnessing the power of digital platforms – our agenda is rich with insights, strategies, and best practices to equip communicator for success in the ever-evolving realm of public service communication.

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Features & Benefits

GovComms Conn's Features
  1. Alignment of Corporate Branding: Attendees will gain insights into aligning corporate branding with organizational objectives, enhancing consistency and clarity in communication efforts.

  2. Addressing Misinformation and Disinformation: Understanding strategies for tackling misinformation and disinformation helps in maintaining public trust and confidence in government institutions.

  3. Promotion of Diversity and Inclusivity: Learning to incorporate cultural nuances, engage with marginalized groups, and implement accessibility measures fosters inclusivity and ensures that communication efforts resonate with diverse audiences.

  4. Optimization of Budgets: Attendees will learn strategies for optimizing communication budgets, ensuring maximum impact and efficiency in resource allocation.

  5. Insights into Digital Transformation: Understanding the role of digital technologies such as AI, data analytics, and social media in driving digital transformation empowers organizations to adapt and thrive in the digital age.

  6. Networking and Collaboration Opportunities: The conference provides networking opportunities with peers and experts in the field, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing for continuous improvement in public sector communications strategies.

GovComms Con's Benefits
  1. Enhanced Citizen Engagement: Attendees will gain insights into leveraging digital media tools effectively to engage citizens, leading to improved communication and interaction between government organizations and the public.

  2. Up-to-date Knowledge on Digital Trends: Participants will learn about emerging trends in the digital environment, enabling them to stay ahead of the curve and adapt their communication strategies accordingly.

  3. Cost-effective Communication Plans: Understanding how to execute cost-effective digital communication plans can lead to savings in resources while maximizing the impact of communication efforts.

  4. Creation of Engaging Digital Content: Attendees will learn techniques for producing timely and engaging digital content, which can help capture and retain the attention of target audiences.

  5. Effective Management of Online Communities: Learning to manage online communities can facilitate meaningful interactions and discussions, fostering a sense of belonging and participation among citizens.

  6. Improved Tracking and Reporting: Knowledge of tools to track and report digital efforts allows organizations to measure the effectiveness of their communication strategies and make data-driven decisions for improvement.

  7. Enhanced Media Relations Skills: Participants will acquire skills in engaging the media proactively, building relationships, and effectively pitching stories, leading to improved media coverage and visibility.

  8. Crisis Communication Preparedness: Understanding crisis communication preparedness ensures that organizations can effectively manage and mitigate potential reputational risks during challenging times.

  9. Building Credibility and Trust: Learning strategies for transparency, authenticity, and stakeholder engagement helps in building credibility and trust among stakeholders and the public.

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conference Agenda

Conference Day 1

Maximizing Citizen Engagement through Effective Utilization of Digital Media Tools

  1. Emerging trends in the digital environment
  2. Executing cost-effective digital communications plans
  3. Producing timely and engaging digital content.
  4. Managing online communities,
  5. Tools to track and report digital efforts

 

Building Bridges: Navigating Media Relations & Engagement in Public Service

  1. How to engage the media proactively
  2. Building relationships such as media launches
  3. Engagement sessions with senior management
  4. Being responsive, pitching stories, correcting inaccuracies, and misrepresentations.

 

 

Crafting Impactful Narratives: Harnessing the Power of Storytelling for Public Service Engagement

  1. How we used strategic narratives, whether for internal communications, branding and campaign efforts or media pitching, to help stakeholders & citizens to understand, remember and connect with key messages better.

 

Explain the importance of narratives and its application in public communications.

  1. Convert key messages (policy intents) into narratives to achieve desired campaign objectives.
  2. Craft meaningful narratives for different audience groups to communicate and influence.
  3. Conceptualise, develop and customise narratives for different media platforms.
  4. Anticipate sentiments/objections via narratives to achieve buy-in.

 

Guardians of Trust: Communications in Safeguarding Your Public Sector Organization’s Reputation

  1. Understanding Trust Dynamics
  2. Transparency and Accountability
  3. Crisis Communication Preparedness
  4. Building Credibility through Authenticity
  5. Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management

 

 

conference Day 2

Transforming Public Affairs: Innovating and Influencing Government Organizations for the Future

  1. Recognizing the urgency for change
  2. Creating a shared vision and strategic direction for public affairs department
  3. The importance & engagement of media
  4. The Reality & perception of image management
  5. Aligning the corporate brand
  6. CSR

 

Connecting on a Personal Level: Effective Citizen Communication Strategies.

  1. Cultivating a spirit of openness, responsiveness & community involvement
  2. Assessing current framework and practices
  3. Key lessons & pitfalls to avoid.
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  5. Elevating Public Sector Engagement: Cultivating Stakeholder Buy-In and Reputation Enhancement.
  6. Understanding our key stakeholders
  7. Defining our value proposition to each segment
  8. Driving organizational image & reputation through good access to information

 

 

Managing Transparency and Accountability in Public Sector Communications

  1. Promoting transparency in public sector communications, including open communication channels, proactive disclosure of information and messaging to diverse audiences.
  2. How advancements in technology can be harnessed to enhance transparency and accountability
  3. Engaging Stakeholders by soliciting feedback and fostering constructive dialogue.
  4. Real-world initiatives and challenges faced in managing transparency and accountability in public sector communications during crises.

 

 

Addressing Falsehoods: Tackling Misinformation and Disinformation in the Public Sector

  1. Identifying Sources and Channels which misinformation and disinformation proliferate within the public service, including social media platforms, online forums etc.
  2. Strategies in detecting and mitigating misinformation and disinformation, such as fact-checking mechanisms, media monitoring etc.
  3. Building Digital Literacy to empower individuals to evaluate information sources, identify misinformation cues, and make informed decisions.
  4. Collaboration and Partnerships between government agencies, media organizations, civil society, and tech companies in combating misinformation and disinformation,

 

 

Diversity & Inclusivity in Public Sector Communications

  1. Cultural nuances, language preferences, and sensitivities, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for all segments.
  2. Representation in Content: Including imagery, language, and examples that reflect the diversity of Singapore’s population.
  3. Engagement with Marginalized Groups:
  4. Accessibility Measures: Alternative formats for individuals with disabilities, ensuring websites and digital platforms are navigable for all users etc.
  5. Feedback Mechanisms to solicit input from diverse stakeholders for continuous improvement and responsiveness to the evolving needs and preferences of Singapore’s diverse population.

 

 

Strategic Spending: Optimizing Budgets & maximizing the impact of your Public Sector Communications

  1. Prioritizing Communication Objectives by aligning communication goals.
  2. Leveraging data and analytics to inform budget allocation decisions like tracking the performance of different communication channels.
  3. Streamlining communication channels and platforms to eliminate redundancy and maximize the reach and impact of messages.
  4. Collaborative Resource Sharing across different departments or agencies within the public sector to pool resources, expertise, and infrastructure, optimizing budgets.
  5. Continuous Evaluation and Adaptation of communication strategies based on feedback, performance data, and changing circumstances.

 

 

Journeying through Digital Transformation: Insights from Our Public Sector Organization

  1.  The role of strong leadership and a clear strategic vision in driving digital transformation
  2. Adapt strategies to effectively reach and engage citizens online.
  3. Leveraging social media, mobile apps, and other digital platforms to disseminate information and gather feedback.
  4. adoption and integration of cutting-edge digital technologies, such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and data analytics

 

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16 Years Of Praise

This session will benefit public officers who has to write or say anything to anyone

MINDEF

Head of HR Development

“Valuable training to un-learn bad habits and re-learn skills

HDB

Manager

A very engaging session. Learn how to make your communications relatable to any audience you are communicating with.

Supreme Court of Singapore

Senior Assistant Director

I can definitely recommend this to everyone.

Singapore Police Force

Trainer

“Everyone should at least attend this once”

IMDA

Executive Manager

“Attending this program will give you abilities you can use forever.”

JTC Corporation

Marcoms Manager

“Great, Amazing, Beautiful!”

Manager, F1

Singapore Tourism Board

“I look forward to apply this back at work tomorrow.”

Singapore Management University

Senior Manager

Bring The public sector together since 2008

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30 & 31 July 2024

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