SPJ’s Region 4 & 5 Conference: Cincinnati, April 1-2

Please Join Us!
April 1 at 12 p.m. – April 2, 2016 at 6 p.m.

Reconnect with colleagues, and attend cutting-edge panel discussions that cover a variety of topics — from the latest technology and tools for journalists to diversity, sharpening your skills, and more.

Conference Highlights:

• Opening reception with a special Job Hunt 2016 session for students.

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  Keynote speaker Stephen George, executive editor of Louisville Public Media. In that position, George oversees a unique statewide media group that includes the Center for Investigative Reporting; National Public Radio affiliate WFPL; classical music station WUOL; and adult alt music station WFPX. He was previously editor of the Nashville City Paper and LEO Weekly, and most recently served as news editor of Insider Louisville. Louisville Public Media was recently profiled by MediaShift, which highlighted its commitment to investigative journalism.

• Separate Mark of Excellence award events for Region 4 and Region 5.
• SuperSession on the debate over body-cam and dash-cam video.
• Conference panels on four tracks:
  • Sharpening Your Skills, with a focus on covering heroin, global news of local importance and narrative writing.
  • Tools & Technologies, with sessions on drones, virtual reality and Google tools.
  • Diversity Matters, with advice on how to avoid profiling, find precise language and cover police vs. community tensions.
  • History in Journalism, with sessions related to the 45th anniversary of the Kent State University shootings, the 50th anniversary of the Freedom of Information Act and the 100th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prizes.

Conference Speakers: http://spjspringforward2016.com/speakers/

Conference Schedule: http://spjspringforward2016.com/conference-schedule/

Friday, April 1:

• 4-6 p.m. – Registration
• 5-7 p.m. – Opening reception

Saturday, April 2:

• 8-9 a.m. – Breakfast
• 9-10:15 a.m. – SuperSession (possibly with two concurrent sessions)
• 10:30-11:45 a.m. – Breakout session – Four concurrent sessions
• Noon-1:20 p.m. – Lunch with keynote address
• 1:30-1:50 p.m. – Two concurrent MOE award events
• 2-3:15 p.m. – Breakout sesson – Four concurrent sessions
• 3:30-4:45 p.m. – Breakout session – Four concurrent sessions (*Concurrent sessions run during each breakout session time slot.)
• Breakfast and lunch on Saturday is included in the registration fee.
• For special requests related to meals or other needs, please contact conference registration coordinator Ginny McCabe at [email protected].
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• For other questions, please contact Region 4 Director Patti Newberry at [email protected], or check the conference website at http://spjspringforward2016.com/ for updates.

Registration Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spj-region-4-5-conference-2016-tickets-20696826766

Cost: Regular Rates (available until April 2)

• SPJ members Professional: $95 / Students: $75
• Non-members Professional non-member: $150 / Student non-member: $95
• Attendees may pay by check at the door the day of the event. Checks should be made payable to: GREATER CINCINNATI SPJ CHAPTER. Checks can be sent in advance to: Tom McKee, Greater Cincinnati SPJ Chapter, c/o WCPO-TV, 1720 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

To join or renew your SPJ membership: https://www.spj.org/joinapp.asp. A professional membership is available for $75 for one year. A student membership is $37.50 for one year. (Other membership rate options are available.)

Lodging: http://spjspringforward2016.com/hotel-travel/  Kingsgate Marriott Conference Center – 151 Goodman Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45219 – View Map

For More Information: http://spjspringforward2016.com/contact/