T2B Government & Public Affairs Roundtable Launches
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Hi! Even for those who don't have government affairs as part of our formal remit, we've all been urgently confronted with the convergence of policy/politics/regulation and public trust in our industry. That's why we've launched T2B's inaugural T2B Government & Public Affairs Roundtable, our eighth(!) member-driven roundtable designed to tap into the deep, discipline-specific expertise across our community. Our roundtables bring together communicators with hands-on experience in areas from media relations, to patient advocacy, to AI and beyond, to exchange ideas, create practical resources, and develop quarterly programming that benefit the broader T2B community. Apply for the Government & Public Affairs Roundtable. Government & public affairs is a strategic comms imperativeLed by Bret Coons, Head of Global Issues Communications at Takeda, T2B's Government & Public Affairs Roundtable will connect communicators working across government affairs, public affairs, corporate communications, advocacy, market access, and related functions to explore how strategic engagement with policymakers, coalitions, and the public strengthens reputation, supports innovation, and drives long-term success. Understanding how these forces influence our organizations and clients, as well as how communications and government affairs can work together strategically, is becoming an essential skill for all of us. Roundtable objectives
What to expectAs one of five roundtable members, you'll volunteer approximately 3-5 hours per month to help develop quarterly Government & Public Affairs Roundtable events and ongoing resources for the T2B community. Like all T2B roundtables, this is a hands-on volunteer role — not an advisory position. Members actively collaborate, contribute ideas, participate in planning meetings, and help create programming and resources for our community. EligibilityApplicants should have:
Note: The programming and resources that T2B roundtables create are available to all T2B Pro and Student members, and we typically share key takeaways with our broader communicator community. How to applyRoundtable applications are now open for five member spots. The inaugural member term runs for one calendar year, with applications accepted through July 29, 2026. T2B Pro members: Log into your T2B account and click here to learn more and apply. Lynnea P.S. - If you'd like to apply but aren't yet a T2B Pro member, please consider upgrading. |
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