Hey journalism friends!

Join Investigative Reporters and Editors for a special mini-conference in New York City on Friday, Jan. 23 and Saturday, Jan. 24.

The panels include how to dig deep on immigration, criminal justice, consumer and political stories. Learn new data skills. Find out key documents to FOIA. There are special sessions on how to get fellowships, grants and jobs.

The speakers include some of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut’s most widely respected print, digital and broadcast journalists who do groundbreaking work, and want to share their skills with you. In all, there are more than 25 sessions. Check out the full lineup of speakers and sessions here.

Even more: IRE is offering discounts for you to attend. 

If you are a freelancer, between jobs or a student, the price is greatly reduced. 

You can also apply for a fellowship to attend for free. Click here to learn more. 

Register for the event here: https://tinyurl.com/IRENYC2026

For questions on registering, please contact [email protected].

The event will be at the CUNY Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, 219 W. 40th Street -- right by The New York Times in Midtown Manhattan. Convenient to the Port Authority Bus Terminal, Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station.

Best,

Andy Lehren and Jared Kofsky