Agency X joins Communication Leadership Summit USA as Event Partner

Strategic and the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) are delighted to welcome Agency X as an Event Partner for the Communication Leadership Summit USA, taking place in Washington, D.C., on 16 October 2026.

The Summit will bring together communication leaders from across the United States and beyond for a day of open dialogue, collaboration and shared learning, building on the success of two previous editions in Brussels.

Hosted by IABC at Smithbucklin’s Washington, D.C. headquarters, the Summit will follow an unconference format, with participants shaping the agenda on the day and leading conversations around the challenges and opportunities facing the communication profession.

Agency X is a borderless growth agency built for leaders who need alignment before acceleration. The agency helps organisations clarify who they are – their culture, vision, values and story – before translating that clarity into a brand and creative platform that travels across markets. Its approach reflects the growing importance of aligning organisational purpose, leadership and communication to support meaningful business impact.

Mike Klein, Editor-in-Chief at Strategic, said:

“We are delighted to welcome Agency X as an Event Partner for the Communication Leadership Summit USA.

“One of the central themes emerging from our Summits is the importance of connecting communication more closely with organizational leadership and business outcomes. Agency X’s focus on alignment before acceleration speaks directly to this challenge.We look forward to bringing their perspective into the conversations in Washington.”

The Communication Leadership Summit USA marks the next stage in the development of the Summit series, bringing its collaborative format to North America and creating a dedicated opportunity for IABC’s U.S.-based members to engage with peers from across the profession.

Richard Kies, SCMP, ABC – IEB Chair, said:

“The Communication Leadership Summit USA is a signature event for our U.S.-based members, bringing communication leaders together to exchange ideas, challenge conventional thinking and explore the future of our profession.

“We are delighted to welcome Agency X as an Event Partner and look forward to the perspectives and expertise they will bring to this important gathering.”

The partnership also reflects Agency X’s commitment to helping leaders build stronger connections between organizational identity, communication and growth.

Ed Davis, Founder of Agency X, said:

“At Agency X, we talk a lot about alignment before acceleration. Because when a business isn’t clear on who it is, where it’s going and what it stands for, better communication alone isn’t going to fix the problem.

That’s why this Summit feels like such a natural fit for us. It brings together people who are asking some of the same questions we are, without pretending anyone has all the answers.

We’re excited to partner with Strategic and IABC and even more excited to get into the room and be part of the conversation.”

The Communication Leadership Summit USA takes place on Friday, 16 October 2026, in Washington, D.C.

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For further information and registration, visit: https://strategic.global/CLS-USA-launch/