Bhubaneswar: Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati today unveiled the official poster and brochure of the 48th All India Public Relations Conference-2026 (AIPRC-2026) at a special ceremony held at Lok Bhavan, Bhubaneswar.
Organised by the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI) and hosted by the PRSI Bhubaneswar Chapter, the three-day conference will be held from December 25 to 27, 2026, at Bhubaneswar.
Releasing the poster and brochure, Governor of Odisha, Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, said, “It is a matter of immense pride that Odisha is hosting the All India Public Relations Conference for the very first time.
The theme, Navagunjara, beautifully captures the essence of our rich cultural heritage while embracing the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence. I extend my best wishes to the Public Relations Society of India and the PRSI Bhubaneswar Chapter for the successful organisation of this prestigious conference. I look forward to welcoming communication professionals and experts from across the country to the temple city.”
For the first time in the nearly five-decade history of this prestigious national conference, Odisha will host the All India Public Relations Conference, bringing together leading professionals from public relations, corporate communication, media, government, business, academia and allied fields from across the country.
The conference will be held on the theme “NAVAGUNJARA – Public Relations in the Age of AI”, inspired by Odisha’s iconic Navagunjara motif, which represents the harmonious coming together of diverse forms into a unified whole. The theme reflects the need to bring together human intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, creativity, ethics, cultural understanding and empathy to build trust, credibility and reputation in an increasingly technology-driven communication environment.
The unveiling ceremony was attended by senior national and regional office-bearers of PRSI, including PRSI’s National President Dr. Ajit Pathak, Secretary General Dr. PLK Murthy, Convenor of the Conference, Dr. Sanjay Kumar Sahoo, Co-Convenor Mr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra and Treasurer of the Chapter Ansuman Pattnayak.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Ajit Pathak, National President, PRSI, said, “AIPRC-2026 will explore the opportunities presented by Artificial Intelligence while reaffirming the ethical, cultural and human values that remain central to effective public relations. Bhubaneswar, with its rich heritage and emerging profile as a centre of innovation, is an ideal setting for this important national dialogue.”
The conference will also provide participants an opportunity to experience Odisha’s distinctive cultural heritage, art, traditions and hospitality, making AIPRC-2026 a confluence of professional knowledge, technological innovation and cultural exchange.
