Even after going to these conventions for 10 years, I always pick up great tips and ideas to bring back to the newsroom. Just as important: I love going to training  where I know the trainers will be diverse — that’s inspiration in and of itself.  

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Just a sampling of the great sessions you’ll find Aug. 1-4 during our convention in Las Vegas. Have you registered? The early-bird rate is only good till next Friday.

Making Every Conversation Count
Networking and sourcing are critical skills to becoming a good journalist and having a successful career. Learn how to effectively use these skills for work and to advance your future.

Retool Your Career With a Fellowship
Turbo-charge your career with a fellowship. Hear from Fellows who have done it. Learn how to apply and why you should.

Going International
Becoming a foreign correspondent is still possible even in this age of decreased travel budgets. Learn creative ways to bring home international stories, fund travel and how sell your editors on these ideas.

Commercializing Your Story
How to turn a daily report into a book, script or documentary, and own the entire process. You’ll learn how to identify a great story then how to build it out and retain ownership of the process.