The NewsVision conference, organized by the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism, is designed to be an annual gathering of some of the nation's top journalists from digital and traditional media. It provides an opportunity to come together and take stock of where the industry is, discuss where it is heading, and debate ways to strengthen its future.
The inaugural conference, sponsored by The Newspaper Guild-CWA and the Knight Center for Specialized Journalism in partnership with the Online News Association, will focus on journalism jobs -- how they are changing and evolving to meet the needs of an industry in transition. For journalists, it will be a day to take a step back from the daily grind and think about the future.
Who is coming?
The conference is designed for journalists and media managers from all platforms and levels of digital fluency. We believe it is to the benefit of all to learn from each other. To see who will be on stage, view the full list of speakers and panelists.
What will be discussed?
Panel and session topics include:
* New research data about multimedia journalism skills and job types
* Skillsets and career paths for Internet journalists
* Web video -- where TV, radio and print reporters converge
* Social media tools applied to news
* Backpack Journalism and best practices for operating under merged job expectations
* CEO panel on Internet revenue models
* Keynotes on success stories
Where will it be held?
The conference will take place at the Newseum in downtown Washington, D.C., in in the seventh floor Knight Conference Center in room 705/706 overlooking Pennsylvania Avenue toward the Capitol. During breaks, take advantage of the adjacent terrace for some of the more breathtaking views of our nation's capital. For the best way to get there, here are the directions.
Who's behind the conference?
Read more about the organizing partners and sponsors here. The 2009 program co-chairs are Leslie Walker, Knight Visiting Professor in Digital Innovation, and Matthew Sheehan, director of public affairs for the Merrill College.
