There are numerous publishing and media industry conferences and events on the horizon. To help you with your autumn travel plans, we compiled a list of some of our favorites around the country. The right industry event can help you be informed of advances, ensure that you stay motivated, and connect you with colleagues you will surely want to see again.
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Online News Association Conference & Awards Banquet
“The premier gathering of highly engaged digital journalist shaping media now.”
Date: September 25-27, 2014
Location: Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers
301 East North Water Street, Chicago, IL
Industry Focus: Online journalists
Highlight: Online Journalism Awards
Organizer: Online News Association
More Info: Schedule and Registration
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FOLIO’s MediaNext
“This year, MediaNext is comprised of three tracks: Vision, Execution, and Disruption, with a focus on five concurrent breakout sessions.”
Date: October 20-22, 2014
Location: Marriott Marquis, New York City
Industry Focus: Magazine and online media
At a Glance: http://www.medianextshow.com/schedule-glance-2/
Organizer: FOLIO, Access Intelligence, LLC
Twitter: @foliomag
More Info
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New Avenues in Journalism
“New opportunities are opening up in journalism as the old business models are collapsing. ASJA brings thought leaders and innovators together to help independent writers negotiate this new terrain.”
Date: October 10-11, 2014
Location: San Francisco State University Humanities Building, 1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco CA
Industry Focus: Journalists and writers
Highlight: Kara Swisher, Revere Digital (Re/code) is the keynote speaker
Organizer: American Society of Journalists and Authors Educational Foundation
More Info: Schedule and Registration
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InDesign Secrets
“The world’s #1 resource for all things InDesign”
Date: November 3-5, 2014
Location: Bell Harbor Conference Center
2211 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA
Industry Focus: Designer of eBooks, print, and interactive publishing projects
Organizer: Produced by world-renowned InDesign experts David Blatner and Anne-Marie Concepción
More Info: Schedule
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Content Connections
“Make more with what you already know”
Date: November 13-14, 2014
Location: Columbia College Film Row, 1104 S. Wabash, Chicago IL
Industry Focus: writers, editors, and content creators
Organizer: American Society of Journalists and Authors Educational Foundation
More Info: Schedule