2025 Sessions
With a wide array of workshops tailored for journalists, educators, students, and media professionals, the NAHJ Conference is the premier destination for professional development and networking in the journalism industry. Gain insights from seasoned experts while staying ahead of the latest trends in storytelling, technology, and representation.
Session Details & Schedules
Full program
Get an overview of the NAHJ25 conference programming, including session time blocks, special events and career fair hours. See the schedule at a glance.
Session previews
Explore the session titles and tracks accepted for the NAHJ 2025 Conference & Expo. Soon to be announced.
Mobile App
Explore the schedule, navigate events by track, meet the presenters, and design your personalized agenda. Use the convention app to access the Expo Hall map and set up meetings with recruiters. Soon to be announced.
Call for Sessions
Session pitches were accepted through November 25 and are now closed.
Every year, NAHJ welcomes pitches for programming ideas for the 2025 NAHJ Conference being held in Chicago, July 9-12. NAHJ looks for session ideas that demonstrate relevance to journalism or media-related fields. Each proposal is expected to include hands-on skills training. Decisions will be made by the NAHJ2025 Programming Committee and will be based on the following criteria: overall quality, well-defined topic, timeliness of topic, relevance to the profession, and speaker affiliation.
Timeline
Questions? Send an email to Robert Hernandez, Program Manager, rhernandez@nahj.org.
Call for Sessions
Due date EXTENDED: Monday, November 25, midnight PT
You can find the English version of the Call for Sessions form here.
You can find the Spanish-language version here.
NAHJ welcomes pitches for programming ideas for the 2025 NAHJ Conference being held in Chicago, July 9-12.
NAHJ is looking for session ideas that demonstrate relevance to journalism or media-related fields. Each proposal is expected to include hands-on skills training.
Decisions will be made by the NAHJ2025 Programming Committee and will be based on the following criteria: overall quality, well-defined topic, timeliness of topic, relevance to the profession, and speaker affiliation.
Timeline
Dec 2-23: Track Leaders review all submitted pitches
Jan 6-10: Track Leaders makes final decisions regarding pitches
Feb 3-7: Submitters are contacted about the status of their pitches
You can find the English version of the Call for Sessions form here.
You can find the Spanish-language version here.
Questions? Send an email to Robert Hernandez, Program Manager, rhernandez@nahj.org.