Events, Conferences & Deadlines

Ongoing virtual training program teaching journalists how to use AI tools responsibly, covering prompt engineering, verification of AI outputs, and AI-assisted reporting workflows.

Who it's for: Journalists at all levels, editors exploring AI tools, newsroom trainers

Monthly virtual sessions from Google News Initiative covering digital tools, audience analytics, revenue strategies, and emerging technology for news organizations.

Who it's for: Digital journalists, audience analysts, newsroom technologists, media business professionals

Free online and in-person training modules covering Google tools for journalists: advanced search, Google Earth, data visualization, verification, and more. Self-paced courses available year-round.

Who it's for: Journalists at any level looking to improve their digital research and verification skills

Free online course covering practical applications of AI in the newsroom. Topics include large language models, automated reporting, data analysis with AI, and ethical considerations. Self-paced with rolling enrollment.

Who it's for: Working journalists at any level who want to understand and use AI tools responsibly

Rolling grants supporting international and underreported story journalism. Covers travel, production, and reporting costs. No fixed deadline — proposals accepted year-round and reviewed on a rolling basis.

Who it's for: Journalists with compelling proposals for underreported international or systemic stories

Hands-on training in open source investigation techniques: geolocation, satellite imagery analysis, social media forensics, and digital evidence preservation. Multiple sessions offered throughout the year.

Who it's for: Investigative journalists, human rights researchers, fact-checkers, and OSINT practitioners

Three-day workshop for journalists who want to write their first book. Covers book proposals, finding agents, structuring narratives, and balancing book work with daily journalism.

Who it's for: Journalists, reporters, and editors looking to write their first nonfiction book

Annual awards gala honoring outstanding programming and individuals in media created by, for, and about women.

Who it's for: Women in journalism and media, broadcast professionals, producers, and media executives

Annual ceremony honoring excellence in magazine journalism. Known as the Ellies, these awards recognize reporting, essays, design, and digital innovation.

Who it's for: Magazine journalists, editors, publishers, and long-form writers

Europe's largest podcast industry event, covering audio storytelling, monetization, distribution, and the intersection of podcasting and journalism.

Who it's for: Podcast producers, audio journalists, media executives, independent creators

Asia-focused media conference exploring emerging platforms, AI in newsrooms, and audience engagement strategies for digital-first publishers.

Who it's for: Asian media professionals, digital publishers, newsroom technologists, content strategists

The premier conference for health and medical reporters. Sessions on covering public health, pharma, health policy, and medical research with rigor.

Who it's for: Health reporters, medical journalists, science writers, and editors covering healthcare

Summit exploring AI applications in Nordic and European media, covering editorial automation, audience analytics, and ethical AI deployment in newsrooms.

Who it's for: Media technologists, newsroom leaders, AI researchers, digital editors

Europe's premier investigative journalism conference. Hands-on workshops on data journalism, OSINT, cross-border collaboration, and accountability reporting.

Who it's for: Investigative journalists, data reporters, OSINT practitioners, and editors working on cross-border stories

Annual ceremony honoring the most compelling and empowering stories in television, radio, and digital media. One of journalism's most prestigious honors.

Who it's for: Broadcast journalists, documentary filmmakers, podcast producers, and media executives

Intensive five-day training program for editors who oversee investigative journalism. Covers project management, data-driven editing, legal review, and editorial leadership.

Who it's for: Current and aspiring investigative editors at news organizations of all sizes

Fellowship for journalists covering arts and culture, providing a year of study, mentorship, and professional development at the University of Michigan. Date estimated for 2026-27 cycle.

Who it's for: Arts and culture journalists, critics, arts reporters with 5+ years experience

Fellowship supporting local journalists in the Great Lakes region with professional development, reporting resources, and community journalism training. Date estimated for 2026-27 cycle.

Who it's for: Local journalists in Great Lakes states, community reporters, regional newsroom leaders

Annual conference for journalists covering real estate, housing, and urban development. Sessions on housing markets, policy, and data-driven property reporting.

Who it's for: Real estate reporters, housing journalists, business editors, and urban affairs writers

Multi-day leadership training for current and aspiring newsroom leaders. Covers management skills, editorial strategy, change leadership, and building inclusive newsrooms. Multiple sessions throughout the year.

Who it's for: Current and aspiring newsroom editors, managing editors, and news directors

Global gathering of news media executives focused on the business of journalism. Covers revenue models, AI strategy, audience engagement, and press freedom.

Who it's for: News media executives, publishers, editors-in-chief, and business-side leaders in journalism

The premier event for education journalists. Deep-dive sessions on K-12, higher ed, policy, and data-driven education reporting. Free for EWA members.

Who it's for: Education reporters, editors, and journalism students covering K-12 and higher education

Major North American tech conference with dedicated media tracks covering AI in newsrooms, content distribution, and the business of journalism.

Who it's for: Media executives, journalism technologists, startup founders, and reporters covering tech

Conference for creators building businesses around newsletters, content, and digital products. Sessions on audience growth, monetization, and the creator economy.

Who it's for: Newsletter journalists, independent writers, content creators, and reporters building direct audience relationships

Training on using DocumentCloud for document analysis, OCR, annotation, and collaborative document investigation. Free with IRE membership. Virtual sessions offered periodically.

Who it's for: Investigative reporters, editors, and researchers who work with large document sets

Canada's premier journalism conference. Sessions on investigative reporting, press freedom, Indigenous coverage, and the business of Canadian news.

Who it's for: Canadian journalists, editors, journalism students, and media professionals

Entry deadline for the Online Journalism Awards, honoring excellence in digital journalism. Categories include general excellence, breaking news, features, data journalism, and innovation. Estimated deadline based on prior years.

Who it's for: Digital news organizations and journalists with outstanding online journalism

Annual gathering of nonprofit news leaders. Sessions on sustainability, audience growth, fundraising, editorial collaboration, and technology.

Who it's for: Nonprofit newsroom leaders, editors, development directors, and board members

Awards recognizing outstanding journalism from nonprofit news organizations, presented during the INN Days conference.

Who it's for: Nonprofit news leaders, independent journalists, journalism funders, media philanthropists

Annual gathering of European publishing leaders covering digital transformation, reader revenue, and the future of print and digital media across Europe.

Who it's for: Publishing executives, editors-in-chief, media business strategists

The annual global summit for fact-checkers. Sessions on verification tools, misinformation trends, cross-border collaboration, and AI in fact-checking.

Who it's for: Fact-checkers, verification specialists, misinformation researchers, and platform trust & safety teams

The premier training event for investigative and data journalists. Hundreds of panels, hands-on classes, and networking opportunities.

Who it's for: Investigative reporters, data journalists, editors, and journalism students

International storytelling festival connecting journalists, documentary filmmakers, and narrative nonfiction writers through workshops, screenings, and collaborative projects.

Who it's for: Narrative journalists, documentary filmmakers, longform writers, multimedia storytellers

Week-long journalism and First Amendment conference for rising high school seniors. All-expenses-paid program covering press freedom, reporting skills, and civic engagement.

Who it's for: Rising high school seniors interested in journalism and First Amendment issues

International media conference focusing on media freedom, digital transformation, and the role of journalism in democratic societies.

Who it's for: International journalists, media freedom advocates, digital media professionals, and policymakers

Annual convention focused on Asian American and Pacific Islander representation in media, with professional development and career-building opportunities.

Who it's for: AAPI journalists, newsroom leaders focused on diversity, journalism students

Annual award honoring journalists who embody the ideals of courage, insight, and integrity exemplified by Daniel Pearl.

Who it's for: International journalists, foreign correspondents, press freedom advocates

Rolling application for residential fellowships focused on developing journalism innovation projects. Fellows spend time at Mizzou building tools, models, or approaches that advance journalism. Rolling deadline.

Who it's for: Journalists, technologists, and researchers with innovative projects to advance journalism

Latin America's largest investigative journalism conference. Sessions on data journalism, OSINT, press freedom, and accountability reporting in the region.

Who it's for: Latin American investigative journalists, data reporters, editors, and press freedom advocates

Intensive multi-day training on data analysis, spreadsheets, SQL, Python, and data visualization for journalists. Smaller cohort with hands-on instruction. Estimated dates based on prior years.

Who it's for: Reporters who want to learn data skills, early-career data journalists

Annual conference for sports journalists and editors. Sessions on investigative sports reporting, digital storytelling, and managing sports coverage.

Who it's for: Sports reporters, editors, columnists, and multimedia journalists covering athletics

Annual conference for Indigenous journalists and media professionals. Sessions on covering tribal sovereignty, Indigenous communities, and environmental justice.

Who it's for: Indigenous journalists, reporters covering Native communities, journalism students

Annual conference for Hispanic and Latino journalists. Career development, networking, and sessions on covering Latino communities and immigration.

Who it's for: Hispanic and Latino journalists, newsroom diversity leaders, journalism students

Conference connecting Latin American and North American media leaders on digital innovation, press freedom, and sustainable business models for news organizations.

Who it's for: Latin American media executives, digital strategists, press freedom advocates

Intensive bootcamp on Python for data journalism covering web scraping, data analysis with pandas, and building automated reporting pipelines. Date estimated — typically held in August.

Who it's for: Data journalists, investigative reporters, newsroom developers with basic Python skills

The largest gathering of Black journalists in the United States. Career development, networking, and sessions on covering diverse communities.

Who it's for: Journalists of color, newsroom diversity leaders, journalism students

Annual awards ceremony recognizing outstanding journalism in categories including investigative reporting, newsletter journalism, and consumer reporting.

Who it's for: Washington journalists, editors, media executives, and press club members

Annual conference for independent online news publishers. Focused on revenue, operations, and sustainability for local and independent news organizations.

Who it's for: Independent news publishers, local news entrepreneurs, and digital-first editors

Annual convention for LGBTQ+ journalists and allies. Training, networking, and sessions on covering LGBTQ+ communities accurately. Estimated dates based on prior years.

Who it's for: LGBTQ+ journalists and allies, editors, journalism students

The largest annual conference for podcast creators and industry professionals. Sessions on audio storytelling, monetization, production, and distribution.

Who it's for: Audio journalists, podcast producers, editors, and reporters building audio storytelling skills

Joint annual meeting for science journalists and public information officers. Workshops on covering research, climate, AI, and health with accuracy.

Who it's for: Science writers, health reporters, environmental journalists, and PIOs

Two-day ideas festival featuring interviews with newsmakers, policy debates, and conversations on culture, politics, and technology.

Who it's for: Journalists, policy professionals, media leaders, and engaged citizens interested in current affairs

International media festival focused on constructive journalism, solutions-oriented reporting, and the role of media in shaping sustainable futures.

Who it's for: Constructive journalists, solutions reporters, media innovators, international correspondents

Annual awards honoring the best in journalism across categories including investigative reporting, breaking news, local/regional reporting, and podcast/audio.

Who it's for: Investigative journalists, newsroom leaders, broadcast reporters, and multimedia journalists

SPJ's annual convention bringing together journalists from all platforms to discuss press freedom, ethics, and the craft. Estimated dates based on prior years.

Who it's for: Working journalists, journalism educators, students, and press freedom advocates

Gala ceremony honoring excellence in electronic journalism. National Murrow Awards recognize outstanding work in broadcast and digital news.

Who it's for: Broadcast journalists, digital news producers, news directors, and media executives

Biennial conference for science journalists covering climate reporting, health journalism, and the intersection of science communication and news media.

Who it's for: Science journalists, health reporters, climate correspondents, science communicators

Conference for news product professionals. Sessions on product thinking, audience research, UX design, and building sustainable digital news products.

Who it's for: News product managers, UX designers, audience researchers, and newsroom leaders building digital products

Annual assembly of the Inter American Press Association addressing press freedom, media sustainability, and journalism in the Americas.

Who it's for: Latin American media leaders, press freedom advocates, publishers, editors

Application deadline for the 2027-2028 JSK Fellowship at Stanford. Focused on entrepreneurial, innovative approaches to journalism challenges. Estimated deadline based on prior years.

Who it's for: Journalists, media entrepreneurs, and technologists with ideas to improve the future of news

Annual conference addressing media trust, press freedom, rule of law, and the intersection of technology and human rights. Date estimated — typically held in November.

Who it's for: Journalists, human rights defenders, press freedom advocates, legal professionals

The world's largest gathering of investigative journalists, featuring sessions on cross-border investigations, data journalism, digital security, and accountability reporting. Date estimated — typically held in Q4.

Who it's for: Investigative journalists, data reporters, editors, journalism educators

One of the world's largest tech conferences with a dedicated media and journalism track. Covers AI, platforms, creator economy, and the business of news.

Who it's for: Media executives, journalism entrepreneurs, technologists, and reporters covering the tech industry

Africa's largest investigative journalism conference. Sessions on accountability reporting, data journalism, digital security, and cross-border investigations on the continent.

Who it's for: African investigative journalists, data reporters, editors, and international collaborators

Annual gala recognizing excellence in international journalism, innovation in news, and contributions to press freedom. Date estimated — typically held in November.

Who it's for: International journalists, media leaders, press freedom advocates, journalism funders

Application deadline for the 2027-2028 Reuters Institute Fellowship at the University of Oxford. Journalists spend a term researching a topic of their choice. Estimated deadline based on prior years.

Who it's for: Working journalists with at least 5 years of experience from any country

Annual ceremony honoring the best books by American writers. Categories include fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translated literature, and young people's literature.

Who it's for: Authors, book critics, literary journalists, publishers, and editors

Annual awards dinner honoring journalists who show courage in defending press freedom worldwide. Date estimated — typically held in November.

Who it's for: Press freedom advocates, media executives, journalists, philanthropists

Application deadline for the 2027-2028 Knight-Wallace Fellowship class. Eight months at the University of Michigan to pursue a self-designed study plan. Estimated deadline based on prior years.

Who it's for: Full-time journalists with at least 7 years of professional experience

The leading investigative journalism conference in the Arab world. Sessions on accountability reporting, digital security, and cross-border investigations in the MENA region.

Who it's for: Investigative journalists in the Arab world, MENA reporters, and international collaborators

Entry deadline for Peabody Awards honoring the most compelling and empowering stories in television, radio, and digital media from 2026. Estimated deadline based on prior years.

Who it's for: TV, radio, podcast, and digital media producers with outstanding storytelling and reporting

Entry deadline for Pulitzer Prizes honoring work published in 2026. Categories include investigative reporting, breaking news, feature writing, commentary, and more. Estimated deadline based on prior years.

Who it's for: US newspapers, news organizations, and individual journalists with outstanding 2026 work

Application deadline for the 2027-2028 Nieman Fellowship class. One of the most prestigious journalism fellowships, offering a year of study at Harvard. Estimated deadline based on prior years.

Who it's for: Mid-career journalists with at least 5 years of full-time experience

Annual conference on computer-assisted reporting and data journalism, with hands-on workshops on data analysis, visualization, and investigative techniques.

Who it's for: Data journalists, investigative reporters, newsroom developers, journalism educators

The largest annual gathering of investigative journalists in the U.S., featuring sessions on watchdog reporting, data journalism, legal issues, and newsroom collaboration.

Who it's for: Investigative journalists, data reporters, editors, journalism students