event_id,name,clean_description,location_room,start_date_clean,start_time,end_time,duration,pre_reg_flag,paid_flag,laptop_flag,speakers_cleaned,session_type,keywords,skill_level
3783,Digging into data for stories (Friday) *pre-registered attendees only,"Skill level: Beginner Kickstart your data skills with IRE's original mini-boot camp. This series of hands-on classes will introduce you to spreadsheets with IRE's proven techniques. IRE's experienced trainers will start with the fundamentals of navigating spreadsheets and walk you through sorting, calculating and interviewing data in Microsoft Excel. You'll come away with a solid base for using data analysis in your own newsroom. In addition, we'll provide you with our boot camp materials to help keep you on track long after you leave the conference. Please note that a showcase panel will take place at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. Attendees may leave the Digging into data class to attend the showcase or stay for an optional additional lesson. Preregistration is required and seating is limited. Laptops will be provided for the training. Workshop prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this workshop and beginners are welcome. This workshop is good for those wanting to get started analyzing data for stories. ",Coral C,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T15:00:00Z,2018-06-15T23:45:00Z,525,TRUE,TRUE,FALSE,IRE/NICAR staff,Hands-on,NA,NA
3784,Working with data in python for beginners *pre-registered attendees only,Skill level: Intermediate This three-hour crash course will introduce you to the Python programming language as it is used for data analysis in the newsroom. We'll cover basic syntax and programming concepts; newsroom use cases and examples; and analyze data using a library called pandas. We'll also talk about how to get up and running with Python on your own machine so you can take it all home. Preregistration is required and seating is limited. Laptops will be provided for the training. Workshop prerequisites: You should be comfortable working with data in spreadsheets or SQL. No programming experience required. ,Coral A,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T15:00:00Z,2018-06-15T18:30:00Z,210,TRUE,TRUE,FALSE,"Cody Winchester, IRE/NICAR; Matt Wynn, MedPage Today",Hands-on,"python,data analysis",intermediate
3785,SQL boot camp *pre-registered attendees only,"Skill level: intermediate If you flip over pivot tables, but wish you had more data tools, this session is for you. Structured Query Language, or SQL, can help you find patterns in millions of records, help you join databases and make you sound extra cool when you talk with your news nerd friends. In addition to learning these skills, you’ll learn the song that will help you remember these skills. This class will be taught by two experienced data reporters and former IRE training directors, and materials will include the IRE Computer Assisted Reporting boot camp binder, full of exercises, cheat sheets and tips to help you boost your data analysis and storytelling skills. We will use a free database manager that can be easily installed and used on any computer. Preregistration is required and seating is limited. Laptops will be provided for the training. Workshop prerequisites: The only prerequisites are a reasonable comfort level with using a spreadsheet and the love of music. No previous SQL skills necessary. ",Coral C,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T15:00:00Z,2018-06-16T23:15:00Z,495,TRUE,TRUE,FALSE,"Jaimi Dowdell, Reuters; Jennifer LaFleur, Investigative Reporting Workshop",Hands-on,NA,NA
3786,Getting started in R *pre-registered attendees only,"Skill level: Intermediate We will introduce you to R, a free, powerful open-source programming language, that will add statistical heft to your reporting. By the end of this three-hour session, you will be able to take raw data, import it into R, and start your analysis. Topics will include basic data importing, working with directories, reading in data, installing packages, creating simple visualizations, and how to clean, explore and sort your data. We'll also talk about how to find help when you're stuck. Preregistration is required and seating is limited. Laptops will be provided for the training. Workshop prerequisites: This session will be most helpful if you’re comfortable working with data and you’re ready to take your skills to the next level. ",Coral B,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T15:00:00Z,2018-06-16T18:30:00Z,210,TRUE,TRUE,FALSE,"Charles Minshew, IRE/NICAR; Hannah Fresques, ProPublica; and Olga Pierce, ProPublica",Hands-on,NA,NA
3788,Master class: Mastering the interview (Print focus) **pre-registered attendees only,"When it comes to interviewing, some reporters are naturals. ProPublica’s Ken Armstrong isn’t one of them. He’ll share the (many) mistakes he’s made and what he’s learned from them. This workshop will move from getting the interview, to conducting the interview, to capitalizing on the interview when it’s time to write. Topics will include: - *How — and when — to land a tough interview - *The power of silence - *The power of sincerity - *Interviewing people who have been hurt, and interviewing the people who hurt them - *How to interview someone who won’t talk to you (and yes, this can be done — sort of) We will venture, ever so briefly, into the mysterious realm of emotions (open mind, open heart). We’ll challenge some of the conventional wisdom surrounding interviewing (pure hooey, some of it). And we’ll watch outstanding interviewers at work, studying what they do — and, more important, what they don’t do. Preregistration is required and seating is limited. ",Mako,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T20:30:00Z,2018-06-15T00:00:00Z,210,TRUE,TRUE,FALSE,"Ken Armstrong, ProPublica",master class,NA,NA
3789,Master class: Editing the data story **pre-registered attendees only,"Managing a data project presents challenges for any editor. No matter your comfort level with data, this half-day workshop will give you the foundation you need to help make sure your reporters aren't running with scissors or spinning their wheels on data projects. Two veteran editors, Jennifer LaFleur of Investigative Reporting Workshop and Maud Beelman of the Associated Press, will guide you through the ins and outs of data journalism from an editor's point of view, including: *How to help reporters find focus for their data stories *Being skeptical of data and finding potential pitfalls *Verifying analyses and bulletproofing data stories and apps *Using data to find human sources and characters for stories *Planning the best data workflows for your newsroom Preregistration is required and seating is limited. Workshop requirements: No data experience is necessary for this workshop. Editors/producers and those interested in newsroom management are welcome. Please bring your own laptop. ",Mako,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T15:00:00Z,2018-06-15T18:30:00Z,210,TRUE,TRUE,FALSE,"Maud Beelman, The Associated Press; Jennifer LaFleur, Investigative Reporting Workshop",master class,NA,NA
3790,Master class: The advanced art of the TV interview (Broadcast focus)  **pre-registered attendees only,"Handling deniers, liars, whistleblowers, blabbermouths, know-it-alls, media-trained automatons, murderers, celebrities, children, victims and those “taking the fifth.” Using real behind-the-scenes examples, we’ll share techniques on how to plan, prepare and execute the most difficult interviews in investigative reporting, including formats that are often overlooked but need real planning, like hidden camera, news conferences, sit-down confrontations and anonymous interviews. This class is good for: Those both on and off camera, as we’ll hit on what reporters, producers, MMJs and photographers all need to be thinking about during both one camera and two camera interviews. Preregistration is required and seating is limited. ",Mako,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T20:30:00Z,2018-06-16T00:00:00Z,210,TRUE,TRUE,FALSE,"Tisha Thompson, ESPN; Lea Thompson, independent journalist",master class,NA,NA
3791,Master class: Writing the investigative narrative **pre-registered attendees only,"You’ve gathered data, docs and human sources. Now it’s time to turn your reporting into a story -- or a series -- that packs a punch. If you’re new to investigative storytelling or want to up your writing game, this workshop is for you. Veteran editor Maria Carrillo has led some of the best narrative teams in the country. In this half-day workshop, she’ll cover the entire story lifecycle, from reporting to writing to planning for publication. Topics include: * Understanding narrative * Reporting for story -- How to gather the details and scenes that will give your piece emotional power * Focus and framing – Finding your way through all that material * Self-editing tips and techniques * Developing a story team -- How to get photographers, artists, designers, digital producers and editors unified behind a common vision We’ll look at examples of successful stories, pulling back the curtain to see how they came together. Preregistration is required and seating is limited. ",Mako,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T15:00:00Z,2018-06-16T18:30:00Z,210,TRUE,TRUE,FALSE,"Maria Carrillo, Tampa Bay Times",master class,NA,NA
3792,IRE Board Meeting,"The IRE Board of Directors will meet on Thursday from 2-5 p.m. in Zander, located on the 2nd floor of the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, as part of the annual conference. The meeting is open to all IRE members. ",Zander,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T20:00:00Z,2018-06-14T23:00:00Z,180,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,NA,NA,NA,NA
3793,Welcome reception (Sponsored by Google News Initiative),"Kick off the conference with a welcome reception beginning at 6 p.m in the Atrium of the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld. Meet up with friends you have not seen since last year and welcome new attendees. Each attendee will receive one drink ticket for beer, wine, soda or bottled water. Conference nametags are required for entry. ",Atrium,2018-06-14,2018-06-15T00:00:00Z,2018-06-15T01:30:00Z,90,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,NA,NA,NA,NA
3794,IRE Board candidate speeches,"Meet the candidates for the IRE Board of Directors at 6:15 p.m. in Oceans 5-8, located on the 1st floor of the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld following the afternoon Showcase Panel. ",Oceans 5-8,2018-06-15,2018-06-16T00:15:00Z,2018-06-16T00:30:00Z,15,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,NA,NA,NA,NA
3796,IRE Membership Meeting,"IRE Executive Director Doug Haddix and IRE Board President Matt Goldberg will hold an informational meeting and provide “The State of IRE” report for all IRE members at 5:30 p.m. in Oceans 9-12, located on the 1st floor of the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld. ",Oceans 9-12,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T23:30:00Z,2018-06-17T00:00:00Z,30,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,NA,NA,NA,NA
3798,Announcement of election results for IRE Board of Directors and Contest Committee, NA ,Oceans 9-12,2018-06-16,2018-06-17T00:15:00Z,2018-06-17T00:15:00Z,0,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,NA,NA,NA,NA
3799,Closing reception,"Join us for a closing reception beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Atrium located on the 1st floor of the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld and enjoy one last evening of catching up with old and new friends, speakers and colleagues. Hors d' oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. Conference nametags are required for entry. ",Atrium,2018-06-16,2018-06-17T00:30:00Z,2018-06-17T02:00:00Z,90,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,NA,NA,NA,NA
3800,IRE Mentoring Program networking breakfast **invitation-only event, NA ,Oceans 11-12,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T13:45:00Z,2018-06-15T14:45:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,NA,NA,NA,NA
3802,Technology and Tools Track: Emerging tools for investigative journalists,"These days, staying up to date on new tools and separating reality from science fiction can feel like a full-time job… on top of everything else we have to do. We will walk through what emerging tools we’re using and excited about, why it’s worth making the case for experimentation, even in a small newsroom, and how to incorporate new tools into your reporting, your newsroom and your audience experience. ",Oceans 6-8,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T15:00:00Z,2018-06-14T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Meredith Broussard, New York University; Cheryl Phillips, Stanford University (moderator); Nicholas Whitaker, Google News Lab",Panel,NA,NA
3803,Freelance investigations,"An investigator has to juggle more than the average reporter - long lead time, high expectations, a wide variety of tasks and deadlines (or sometimes worse, no deadlines). That's even more pronounced for freelancers. How do you know when you have a good enough investigation to pitch? How deep do you dive before you know you're getting paid? How do you build sources without a household name? A few freelance investigative reporters with experience in these areas will share their own tips and take questions from the audience - current or prospective freelancers welcome. ",Oceans 3,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T21:45:00Z,2018-06-14T22:45:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Samantha Sunne (moderator), Hilary Niles, Cat Ferguson, Mc Nelly Torres; independent journalists",Panel,NA,NA
3804,Investigating climate change,"People flooded out of homes that were built, fully permitted, in an actual spillway. Small towns left alone to plan for rising sea level. The latest on who’s funding climate doubt. And how ""clean natural gas"" isn't so clean. Come for story ideas, advice on key sources and data, and pointers on telling the story of climatic change. ",Crystal AB,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T23:00:00Z,2018-06-16T00:15:00Z,75,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Amy Green, WMFE-NPR Orlando; Zahra Hirji, BuzzFeed News; Ingrid Lobet, independent journalist (moderator); Neena Satija, The Texas Tribune",Panel,NA,NA
3805,Year in investigations,Pick up some story ideas and get inspired by some of the year's best investigations. ,Oceans 4,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T15:00:00Z,2018-06-14T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Sarah Hutchins & Mark Walker, IRE/NICAR",Panel,NA,NA
3813,Work Better Track: How to learn from a fail,"Investigative work is often complex, detail-oriented and executed over weeks or months. Without a system in place to prevent errors along the way, these factors that can contribute to mistakes in your final product and undermine your impact. To guard against errors, you'll need to take concrete steps to ensure accuracy during every step of the reporting process. We'll show you our tried and true methods — including document corroboration, source vetting, script footnoting and final accuracy checks — for inoculating stories from errors. And because mistakes do happen, we'll detail what we've learned from our own missteps and discuss how to respond responsibly and with transparency. ",Oceans 5-7,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T15:00:00Z,2018-06-14T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Ziva Branstetter, Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting (moderator); Tyler Dukes, WRAL-Raleigh; Adam Playford, Tampa Bay Times",Panel,NA,NA
3814,On the beat: Investigating healthcare in your town and across the country,"Healthcare is ripe with stories but also ripe with reporting roadblocks. We will talk about how to get the story even if everyone is citing HIPAA. Learn about where to turn for documents and data, how find people who have been harmed and spotting when political influence is affecting health policy. ",Crystal AB,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T15:00:00Z,2018-06-14T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Rebekah Allen, The Advocate; Mike Baker, The Seattle Times; Ellen Gabler, The New York Times (moderator); Christina Jewett, Kaiser Health News",Panel,NA,NA
3815,Broadcast Track: Best of broadcast (Sponsored by National Association of Broadcasters),"Watch and listen as the photographers, editors, reporters and producers behind this year’s IRE Award winners and finalists explain how they did it, what they would do differently and what they were really thinking when things got hard. ",Crystal C,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T15:00:00Z,2018-06-14T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Lee Zurik, WVUE-New Orleans (moderator)",Broadcast,NA,NA
3816,Better journalism through memory: The Wayback Machine and the history of the Web (Sponsored by Knight Foundation),"As numerous events over the past year have demonstrated the usefulness and importance of the web and other digital media archives, and the Wayback Machine, in particular, is growing. Mark Graham will explain these topics and provide real-world examples of various ways journalists and investigators can use the Wayback Machine to help answer questions and gather evidence to back-up claims. Participants will gain actionable experience they can immediately apply to their jobs. At the same time, we will collectively explore new services the Internet Archive might explore and develop, to advance our mission of helping to make the Web more useful and reliable. In addition, we will explore how the Internet Archive's TV News archive can help journalists by giving them the ability to interface with video as data, and conduct research and analysis that was so difficult it was nearly impossible just two years ago. ",Oceans 9-10,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T15:00:00Z,2018-06-14T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Mark Graham, Internet Archive",Demo,NA,NA
3817,Afflicting the comfortable,"A journalist's mission is to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable. And while reporters often focus on the failure of institutions, powerful individuals are ultimately the responsible parties. So how do we hold the powerful accountable? Four panelists give their tips on how best to approach people on lofty perches, get them to talk, and bulletproof our stories about them. ",Crystal AB,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T16:15:00Z,2018-06-14T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Nancy Amons, WSMV-Nashville(moderator); Nigel Jaquiss, Willamette Week; Sammy Roth, The Desert Sun; Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times",Panel,NA,NA
3819,Thinking big: Building a network of students and professionals to tackle national projects,"A group of universities and nonprofit news organizations have banded together to collectively undertake an ambitious national project on limited funds. They will discuss the model they are developing, solicit suggestions from the crowd and connect with potential partners. ",Oceans 4,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T15:00:00Z,2018-06-16T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Christopher Drew, Louisiana State University; Lindsay Huth, University of Maryland College Park; Rick Tulsky, Injustice Watch; Deborah Nelson, University of Maryland (moderator)",Panel,NA,NA
3820,Covering natural disasters: Breaking news and beyond,"When disaster strikes, will you be ready? How can you prepare before it hits? How do you manage the chaos in real time? What are some ways you can come out of the disaster with strong stories lined up explaining it all? This session will offer proven tips on where to get data, records, sources and story ideas from journalists who lived through it all. ",Oceans 5-7,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T16:15:00Z,2018-06-14T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Matt Dempsey, Houston Chronicle (moderator); Ron Lin, Los Angeles Times; Carla Minet, Centro de Periodismo Investigativo-- APPROVED DM LG>",Panel,NA,NA
3821,Local watchdog showcase,Learn new and old reporting tricks as the team from the Local Matters newsletter highlights a recent selection of great local watchdog journalism. Hear firsthand presentations by local reporters from across the country on how to expose wrongdoing in your community. ,Oceans 6-8,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T16:15:00Z,2018-06-14T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Joey Cranney, The Post and Courier; Brett Murphy, USA TODAY Network; Katie Shepherd, Willamette Week",Panel,NA,NA
3822,Broadcast Track: State of the industry (Sponsored by National Association of Broadcasters),"**Moderated by Mark Greenblatt On this panel, top executives gather for a rare and candid discussion about where investigative reporting is headed next. Hear from a CEO of a major station group as he talks about the need to invest in and support investigative content. He'll also field questions about the realities of our industry’s changing business model and talk about the opportunities he sees for long-form content in a digital world. A veteran network executive producer who oversees investigations at the national level will explore lessons and comparisons between covering the Trump and Clinton Administrations while examining both the dangers and the opportunities investigative reporters face today. He also plans to present winning strategies for investigations that work for morning television audiences. A senior executive at another major station group will explain her company’s focus on innovation surrounding investigations while highlighting examples of experimentation with data storytelling. And the director of journalism for a major non-profit foundation addresses the new evidence and data now emerging that speaks to the increasing importance and influence local TV stations play in their communities while using that data to talk about where companies and non-profits should be investing next. ",Crystal C,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T16:15:00Z,2018-06-14T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Mark Greenblatt, Scripps Washington Bureau (moderator); Pat LaPlatney, Raycom Media; Karen Rundlet, Knight Foundation; Ellen Crooke, TEGNA; Chris Vlasto, ABC News",Broadcast,NA,NA
3823,"Work Better Track: One journalist, multiple hats","As some newsrooms shrink, folks may be taking on two or three roles that would otherwise demand two or three separate full-time staffers. What tools can you use to make your job easier? How can you quickly be your own quality graphic artist and photographer/videographer? How can you prioritize your days and weeks to knock out the most work? How do you quickly pick up new beats and keep track of…. everything? We’ll give you our tips from experience and share tools you can take home. ",Crystal AB,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T17:30:00Z,2018-06-14T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Jake Bleiberg, Bangor Daily News; Jamie Grey, Raycom Media (moderator); Kristin Hussey, independent journalist",Panel,NA,NA
3824,Public Records Track: 50 records to request right now,"Get your FOI templates ready to roll. In this quick-paced, lightning-round style session, two investigative reporters and public records geeks will cover their favorite, most unique, overlooked and under-appreciated records to request from all levels of government. They'll also give examples of how these records were used to produce stories in newsrooms around the country. ",Oceans 5-7,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T17:30:00Z,2018-06-14T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Kelly Hinchcliffe, WRAL-Raleigh; Todd Wallack, The Boston Globe",Panel,NA,NA
3825,Election & Politics Track: Trumping norms: Tracking the Trump Administration’s conflicts of interest,"Generally, most U.S. Presidents do not ensconce their daughter and son-in-law in White House West Wing offices, nor lease and operate a posh hotel bearing their name just a block from the White House, nor refuse to publicly release their tax returns unlike all other previously-elected presidents since the Watergate scandal. Donald J. Trump has flouted many of the ethical mores of past presidents, including even such basics as facts and truth, according to the Washington Post uttering 3,000 false or misleading statements in just his first 16 months in office. All of which makes tracking the Trump administration’s conflicts of interest and other ethics-related issues an excellent adventure for any reporter and news organization. Meanwhile, public trust in government remains near historic lows in the United States. ",Oceans 3,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T17:30:00Z,2018-06-14T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Derek Kravitz, ProPublica; Andrew Lehren, NBC News; Charles Lewis, Investigative Reporting Workshop (moderator); Clare Malone, FiveThirtyEight",Panel,NA,NA
3826,Tunnel vision: Finding great stories about transportation,"The subway, the highway, school buses, planes, trains and automobiles: Few beats affect as many people as transportation. And in 2018, when seemingly every week is ""Infrastructure Week,"" the topic is more important than ever. Three reporters from different parts of the country share tips and tools for finding great stories in your community. ",Oceans 3,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T20:30:00Z,2018-06-14T21:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Scott Friedman, KXAS/NBC5 Dallas-Fort Worth; Laura Nelson, Los Angeles Times; Brian Rosenthal, The New York Times (moderator)",Panel,NA,NA
3827,Investigating worker exploitation,"Mistreatment and abuse of workers happen in foreign lands as well as America's heartland — and a shocking number of points in between. Stories may be hiding in plain sight in your communities behind factory walls, in farm fields and even in tractor-trailer trucks. Learn how to expose worker exploitation, make readers care and spark reforms. ",Crystal E,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T17:30:00Z,2018-06-14T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Peggy Lowe, Harvest Public Media; Brett Murphy, USA TODAY Network; Shoshana Walter, Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting (moderator)",Panel,NA,NA
3828,Diversity Track: Investigating inequality,"Hear from journalists on the front lines of investigating racial and other inequities. Get story ideas as well as reporting and writing tips, along with advice on how best to frame stories in the proper historical context. Relevant public records and data sets also will be discussed. ",Oceans 6-8,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T17:30:00Z,2018-06-14T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Nicole Dungca, The Boston Globe (moderator); Meghan Irons, The Boston Globe; Emmanuel Martinez, Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting",Panel,NA,NA
3829,Broadcast Track: Art of the interview (Sponsored by National Association of Broadcasters),"Seasoned broadcast journalists break down what makes on-camera interviews successful. Learn proven strategies to prep for interviews, approach reluctant subjects, handle tough situations, navigate ethical trouble-spots and more. ",Crystal C,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T17:30:00Z,2018-06-14T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Scott Friedman, KXAS/NBC5 Dallas-Fort Worth; Danielle Leigh, ABC7 New York/WABC; Scott Zamost, CNBC (moderator)",Broadcast,NA,NA
3830,Decoding business & financial documents (Sponsored by Bloomberg),"Join this panel to learn how to use SEC records, track opaque companies and dig into state and local business records. We'll show examples of stories that use business documents and send you home with lots of great story ideas. ",Oceans 1,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T15:00:00Z,2018-06-16T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"David Milstead, independent journalist; Jo Craven McGinty, The Wall Street Journal; Aaron Kessler, CNN, Kelly Carr",Panel,NA,NA
3831,Finding immigration stories in data about communities and people,"Covering immigration is more than raids and rallies and restaurants. As the share of immigrant Americans nears record levels, it's finding stories about how immigrants change once here, and how they change the people and places around them. It's also knowing how to knock down myths and fears with facts. Learn how reporters use Census and other demographic data to cover immigration and how it's changing your community. ",Crystal E,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T20:30:00Z,2018-06-14T21:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Paul Overberg, The Wall Street Journal; Tim Henderson, Pew Stateline",Panel,NA,NA
3832,Turning your investigation into a book,"Non-fiction book writing is a creatively satisfying way of taking your investigative project to the next level, and to a potentially global audience. It‘s a great way to make use of all that research and reporting you did for your project that didn’t “make it in.” And it’s one of the last bastions of in-depth investigative reporting, especially for those not still working for large mainstream media outlets. Even though bookstores are closing, there are many exciting opportunities on publishing’s digital frontier. These published author/journalists share their best advice, and offer lessons learned and cautionary tales. ",Oceans 4,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T17:30:00Z,2018-06-14T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Blake Ellis, CNN; Melanie Hicken, CNN; Mary Shanklin, independent journalist (moderator); Mark Schlabach, ESPN",Panel,NA,NA
3833,On the beat: The data sets every government reporter should have,"Veteran data and government reporters team up to share a list of data sets that can give you a competitive edge in both breaking news and long-term investigations. Walk away from this panel with a wide-ranging list of local and national databases you can request or download immediately, along with related story ideas that will position you to lead coverage while holding governments of all levels accountable. Databases covered will include topics as diverse as payroll, pensions, settlements, vendor information, check registers, immigration courts, voter registration, licensed professionals, property tax, and much more. ",Oceans 4,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T20:30:00Z,2018-06-14T21:30:00Z,60,TRUE,TRUE,FALSE,"Claudia Vargas, The Philadelphia Inquirer; Mark Greenblatt, Scripps Washington Bureau (moderator); Jennifer Peebles, Atlanta Journal Constitution",Panel,NA,NA
3834,Mass shooting “contagion” and media coverage: Minimizing the risks,"A growing body of research provides evidence of a disturbing problem: Extensive coverage of mass shootings is a factor in the increasing lethality of these incidents, and it appears to encourage some copycats who crave widespread attention and even fame. Social media sharing of content related to mass shootings, the people who commit them, their names, images, and “manifestos” also seems to increase the likelihood of subsequent mass shootings. Meanwhile, the news media have a responsibility to bear witness to events of public interest and attempt to make sense of the seemingly senseless, hold institutions (including their own) accountable for failures, and examine the psychological and social factors that might help predict and prevent mass shootings. How can the news media do their job while minimizing the potential harms of their coverage? What guidance does the research provide? ",Oceans 5-7,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T20:30:00Z,2018-06-14T21:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Lisa Cianci, Orlando Sentinel; Dawn Clapperton, NBC6 Miami; Adam Lankford, The University of Alabama; Katherine Reed, Missouri School of Journalism (moderator)",Panel,NA,NA
3835,Don't bore me!,"You have the facts, you know the story better than anyone, you know in your bones your investigation matters. Now, you have to make ME the viewer/reader/listener and your bosses care. Veteran journalist and trainer, Al Tompkins, will show you eight key “motivators” that you can use to solidly connect any story with the public. You can have all the fancy graphics, interactives and chasing-bad-guys-down-the-hall video you want but unless you connect with the public ... it’s just noise. ",Oceans 6-8,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T20:30:00Z,2018-06-14T21:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Al Tompkins, Poynter Institute",Panel,NA,NA
3836,"Broadcast Track: Going undercover: Hidden cameras, methods and ethics (Sponsored by National Association of Broadcasters)","Undercover filming is one of the most powerful tools available for television investigations. But how do you do undercover investigations? And when should you do them? In this session, teams from across the U.S. and abroad share their experiences and knowledge of the art of going undercover – and the tricks of the trade. ",Crystal C,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T21:45:00Z,2018-06-14T22:45:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Jeremy Jojola, KUSA/9News Denver (moderator); Job Rabkin, Channel 4 News; Diane Wilson, WTVD-Raleigh",Broadcast,NA,NA
3837,"How to find, read and use 990s","There are more than 1.5 million nonprofits spread across the U.S., including public charities, private foundations and other types such as chambers of commerce. These organizations are involved in a variety of industries including education, government, the environment, health and any other topic a typical reporter may cover in their day-to-day beat. Most nonprofits are required to file detailed statements — called 990s — that publicly disclose a large amount of information about the organization. This session is designed to provide both novice and expert reporters with tips, strategies and context for navigating the world of nonprofits. Panelists will: *Give an overview of how nonprofits work and are held accountable across the country *Explain how to find, read and use 990s *Highlight potential red flags within the paperwork *Discuss updates in the nonprofit industry over the past year, including new government initiatives and transparency tools for reporters ",Crystal AB,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T21:45:00Z,2018-06-14T22:45:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Brad Racino, inewsource; Katie Rusnock, Charity Navigator",Panel,NA,NA
3838,Public Records Track: Insider secrets about your open records requests,Get a behind-the-scenes look at the discussions on the other side of your open records requests. Government officials who handle federal and state-level requests will talk about the common problems they see with requests and how journalists can better formulate requests to get better — and quicker — responses. ,Crystal E,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T21:45:00Z,2018-06-14T22:45:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Jill Eggleston, National Records Center; Pat Gleason, Florida Attorney General's Office; Sheela Portonovo, Office of Governmental Information Services; Norberto Santana, Voice of OC (moderator) ",Panel,NA,NA
3839,On the beat: Investigating access to higher education (Sponsored by Lumina Foundation),"This session will point you to tips and key data sources for covering some of the most important topics in higher education today, including college affordability, student loans, socioeconomic diversity on campus, and undocumented and DACA students grappling to pay for college. ",Oceans 4,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T21:45:00Z,2018-06-14T22:45:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Dan Bauman, The Chronicle of Higher Education; Kim Clark, Education Writers Association (moderator); Adam Harris, The Atlantic; Maria Perez Sanchez, Naples Daily News",Panel,NA,NA
3840,Diversity Track: Finding stories in hidden communities,"Don’t settle for “it can’t be done.” This session will discuss how to cover and build relationships with overlooked communities such as Native Americans, immigrants, the homeless and people experiencing racism or hate. Panelists will give practical tips on how to connect with people in such communities, understanding the challenges marginalized groups face and how to tell their stories. ",Oceans 6-8,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T20:30:00Z,2018-06-15T21:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Anita Hassan, Las Vegas Review-Journal (moderator); Jaeah Lee, independent journalist; Jenni Monet, independent journalist; Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times",Panel,NA,NA
3841,Pulling off big projects in small(er) newsrooms,"Seeing amazing work being done by pioneers in our industry invigorates and inspires, but when we get back to our newsroom, reality can dampen our excitement. ‘We don’t have the budget’ or ‘We can’t let you take time away from your beat’ or ‘Nobody here even knows where to begin on that’ are common refrains in smaller newsrooms, and frequently mean your great idea is canned before it even has a chance. Alas, there are ways to hack these problems, offer creative solutions to your bosses and even make money for your organization with your idea. From finding developers who can work with you on a budget and structure the project, to gaining buy-in from higher-ups and finding revenue opportunities, this discussion will offer a framework for getting your big idea done. ",Oceans 6-8,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T21:45:00Z,2018-06-14T22:45:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Evan Wyloge, Desert Sun (moderator); Emily Le Coz, GateHouse Media; Nate Morabito, WCNC-Charlotte",Panel,NA,NA
3842,Broadcast Track: Deep dive 1 (Sponsored by National Association of Broadcasters),A deep dive into how some of the biggest stories of the year came to fruition ,Crystal C,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T20:30:00Z,2018-06-14T21:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Eric Flack, WUSA9 Washington (moderator); Daralene Jones, WFTV-Orlando; Duane Pohlman",Broadcast,NA,NA
3843,Under pressure: Real life in real time with breaking news (Sponsored by Knight Foundation),"It’s become one of the hottest sessions at every IRE Conference. How would you and your newsroom fare in digging out little-known facts and information under the pressure of a breaking news deadline? One of the best ways to get better is to practice. This is a real-life scenario where you can learn to break news without leaving your computer. The skills learned in this session can also be used for turning daily general assignment stories when there’s not breaking news. This session regularly fills up and the tipsheet that comes with it is in high demand. If you’re interested, get there early to get a seat. ",Oceans 9-10,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T21:45:00Z,2018-06-14T22:45:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Stephen Stock, NBC Bay Area",Demo,NA,NA
3844,Public Records Track: FOIA appeals and disputes (Sponsored by TEGNA Foundation),"So you filed a FOIA and didn’t get what you wanted. Now what? We’ll walk you through the options for nudging, shaming, and maybe forcing the government to give you records under FOIA. When should you appeal, when should you go to court and when should you walk away? These panelists have tried it all and will walk you through the techniques that work. ",Oceans 6-8,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T23:00:00Z,2018-06-15T00:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,ommo,Panel,NA,NA
3845,Mike McGraw: Celebration of his life and legacy,"Join us for a celebration of the life and work of Mike McGraw, a long-time IRE member and leader and an award-winning journalist. There will be a short presentation on Mike's last project, plus memories shared by those who worked with him over his distinguished 40-plus-year career. Mike was the recipient of a Pulitzer Prize, IRE awards and many other honors. He served on the IRE board and the endowment committee and mentored countless journalists and students. The gathering also will serve as a fundraiser for a fellowship honoring Mike, who died in January. Raise a glass in Mike's honor (cash bar available). ",Crystal E,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T23:00:00Z,2018-06-15T00:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Brant Houston, University of Illinois (moderator)",Special event,NA,NA
3846,Looking for accountability on the recovery efforts in Puerto Rico,"Almost eight months after Hurricane María hit Puerto Rico, the recovery effort is moving slowly and much remains to be investigated. Many cities in Florida and around the country are also dealing with an influx of Puerto Ricans who left and have not returned home. Journalists covering the crisis in Puerto Rico will share investigative strategies and techniques as well as issues they faced while covering the crisis that followed the massive storm including health issues, the disputed death count after the hurricane, scandals with the subcontractors hired to repair the electrical grid, and the government lack of transparency. Panelists will also talk about where to look for data stories and provide journalists the tools they need to investigate after a natural disaster. This panel was planned in coordination with the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. ",Oceans 3,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T23:00:00Z,2018-06-15T00:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Carla Minet, Centro de Periodismo Investigativo; Frances Robles, The New York Times; Mc Nelly Torres, independent journalist; Luis Trelles, Radio Ambulante (moderator)",Panel,NA,NA
3847,Uncovering national security stories in your community,"Once largely the domain of reporters in Washington and overseas, covering issues relating to national and global (and homeland) security is now truly something that reporters in every town in America can — and should — do. From terrorism and transnational organized crime and drug syndicates to huge government boondoggles in security expenditures to rampant violations of civil liberties, there are a million important stories to do. Panelists will discuss how to get sourced up; how to find, report on and write up the many great national stories; and how to tackle international stories with local connections. ",Oceans 4,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T23:00:00Z,2018-06-15T00:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Stephen Coll, Columbia University (moderator); Jaimi Dowdell, Reuters; Josh Meyer, Politico",Panel,NA,NA
3848,Election & Politics Track: Prepping for the midterms,"Practical advice and possible story angles as your newsroom gears up to cover the 2018 midterm elections. We'll help you understand different campaign fundraising avenues, find sources for data and turn it all into stories that help your audience know who they're voting for. ",Oceans 5-7,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T23:00:00Z,2018-06-15T00:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Ed Bender, National Institute on Money in State Politics; Julie Bykowicz, The Wall Street Journal; Carrie Levine, The Center for Public Integrity (moderator); Andrew Perez, MapLight",Panel,NA,NA
3849,Technology and Tools Track: Fast and furious fact-finding with Facebook,"Dutch-born Henk van Ess (twitter.com/henkvaness) does some fast and furious fact-checking in Facebook, using examples inspired by recent news stories such as the Manchester bombing, Las Vegas shooting, Jihadi John, the Russian investigation and Cambridge Analytica. Among the tricks he will show: * finding hidden friends on Facebook * finding the precise profile of an imprisoned person * what to do when a terrorist or suspect profile is deleted * how to find people on Facebook with very common last names * investigating people on Facebook when you only have a first name and a city * determining which U.S. senators are followed by which Russians * searching for certain keywords from certain persons * and the most important Facebook Formula you will ever see for your daily work. ",Crystal E,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T21:45:00Z,2018-06-15T22:45:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Henk van Ess, Bellingcat",Panel,NA,NA
3850,Broadcast Track: 60 ideas in 60 minutes (Sponsored by National Association of Broadcasters),Looking for story ideas? We’ve got 60 stories from broadcast investigative reporters that can be done in any market. You’ll walk away with a tipsheet full of ideas that can keep you busy for months. Come early and grab a seat. This panel is not to be missed. ,Crystal C,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T23:00:00Z,2018-06-15T00:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Rachel DePompa, WWBT-Richmond; Joe Ellis, KVUE/ABC Austin",Broadcast,NA,NA
3851,Election & Politics Track: What is that politician hiding? And other backgrounding tips,"Election season is upon us. We’ll discuss the best tips, websites and tools for scrubbing candidates at all levels of government, from the Trump administration to City Hall to the courthouse. We’ll show you how to investigate through politicians' business ties, past work experience, public records and even family to find potential conflicts of interest while writing the investigative profile — plus other stories that help inform readers. You'll learn backgrounding techniques that can be used for stories about politicos in the never-ending election season or for profiles about everyday individuals in your community. ",Crystal AB,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T15:00:00Z,2018-06-15T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Steve Eder, The New York Times (moderator); James Grimaldi, The Wall Street Journal; Naomi Martin, The Dallas Morning News",Panel,NA,NA
3852,Reporting on the opioid epidemic,"Overdoses are killing more Americans each year than U.S. military deaths during the Vietnam War, yet there are only a handful of reporters on the opioid beat. Hear from reporters who are dedicated to covering the epidemic from multiple angles as they share the stories behind articles they’ve written and tips on how to cover this national crisis. Learn how to use data to show the scope of the epidemic, how to investigate pharmaceutical companies making painkillers, how to create empathy for a disease that is incredibly stigmatized, and how to navigate source-reporter relationships with active drug users and dealers. ",Crystal E,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T15:00:00Z,2018-06-15T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Julia Lurie, Mother Jones; Holly Baltz, The Palm Beach Post; James Pilcher, The Cincinnati Enquirer (moderator)",Panel,NA,NA
3853,"Storytelling Track: The nitty gritty, down & dirty truth about doing investigations for radio and podcasts","The idea of mixing investigative reporting and audio storytelling isn’t new. But let’s face it, we could all level up. Whether you're interested in launching a multi-part series or producing a single episode, this session will help you learn how to turn your investigation into a compelling and successful audio story. We'll give you more than the basics, and spill our secrets about making documents come alive, scripting for the ear, gathering tape (even when you don’t get the interview), and above all, not leaving narratives behind. ",Crystal AB,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T23:00:00Z,2018-06-15T00:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Jacob Ryan, Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting; Kameel Stanley, St. Louis Public Radio (moderator); Alain Stephens, KUT News",Panel,NA,NA
3854,Career roundtable,Looking for advice on how to take the next step in your career? Get practical tips from panelists who will talk about their own experiences and discuss what employers are looking for. ,Oceans 4,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T15:00:00Z,2018-06-15T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Katie Wilcox, KUSA/9News Denver; Chandra Thomas Whitfield; Noe Gonzalez; Terri Langford, independent journalist; Jack Gillum, The Washington Post",Panel,NA,NA
3855,Storytelling Track: How to turn your investigation into a narrative: Getting them to read to the very last word,"Deep reporting? Check. Killer interviews? Check. But how do you pull it all together? Learn from master storytellers on key approaches to organization, writing, revising and self-editing to produce compelling stories with high impact. ",Oceans 5-7,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T15:00:00Z,2018-06-15T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"James Steele, Vanity Fair; Bernice Yeung, Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting",Panel,NA,NA
3856,"Finding, nurturing and protecting sources","This panel will share techniques and strategies essential to landing and protecting the most sensitive and delicate sources around - sexual assault victims, government administrators, whistleblowers and insiders within criminal organizations. ",Oceans 6-8,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T15:00:00Z,2018-06-15T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Olivia Carville, The New Zealand Herald; Mary Hargrove, independent journalist; Corey Johnson, Tampa Bay Times (moderator) Must be Fri/Sat for Olivia>",Panel,NA,NA
3857,Broadcast Track: Behind bulletproofing (Sponsored by National Association of Broadcasters),"Making a story bulletproof is about more than fact-checking. It’s about building trust with your viewer. From how you handle confidential sources to silhouetted interviews, how are you explaining your process along the way? From on-air to online and all the social platforms in between, learn how you can build trust and keep it! ",Crystal C,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T15:00:00Z,2018-06-15T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Nicole Vap, KUSA/9News Denver (moderator); Lynn Walsh, Trusting News Project; Rick Yarborough, NBC4 Washington",Broadcast,NA,NA
3858,"Finding the story: Murder, you wrote (Sponsored by Knight Foundation)","Learn how to investigate FBI computer files to look for serial killers in your town. Determine what kinds of killings go unsolved. Get the same training that homicide detectives receive from Thomas Hargrove, founder of the Murder Accountability Project. ",Oceans 9-10,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T15:00:00Z,2018-06-15T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Thomas Hargrove, Murder Accountability Project",demo,NA,NA
3859,Storytelling Track: Self-editing moves you can start today,"Everyone needs an editor, to be sure. But you can become your first editor with these tangible tips and proven techniques for strengthening stories before you submit them. Learn from seasoned editors on how to make your stories sing. Editors, too, will pick up strategies for helping writers produce work that resonates with readers. ",Crystal AB,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T16:15:00Z,2018-06-15T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Leslie Eaton, The Dallas Morning News; Amy Fiscus, The New York Times; Andy Hall, Wisconsin Watch (moderator)",Panel,NA,NA
3860,Management Track: Vetting story ideas and knowing when to cut bait,It's easy to fall in love with a story idea and keep pursuing it far beyond its viability. Learn tricks of the trade from experienced editors who've discovered ways to vet story ideas effectively and efficiently. Discover how to know when to hold 'em or when to fold 'em and move on to a more promising idea or thread. ,Oceans 3,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T16:15:00Z,2018-06-15T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Greg Borowski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; Dwayne Bray, ESPN (moderator); Audrey Cooper, San Francisco Chronicle ",Panel,NA,NA
3861,Rolling investigations,Six months to do a story? Hardly. Hear from editors and reporters whose stories unfold at the speed of spot news. Learn how to tackle investigations based on breaking news without sacrificing daily coverage. Discover the benefits of rolling out stories in an ongoing investigation rather than waiting weeks or months to publish or go on air with all of the findings. ,Crystal E,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T16:15:00Z,2018-06-15T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Ziva Branstetter, Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting (moderator); Mark Mazzetti, The New York Times; Jeremy Rogalski, KHOU-Houston",Panel,NA,NA
3862,Finding fraud on your beat (Sponsored by Bloomberg),Learn how to think like a corporate fraud investigator. What documents do you need to find? What are some red flags in them? And what might just be a red herring? This panel will walk you through the process to find fraud in the public or private sectors. ,Oceans 4,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T22:15:00Z,2018-06-16T23:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Roddy Boyd, Southern Investigative Reporting Foundation; David Cay Johnston, DCReport.org (moderator); Angie Moreschi, James Hoyer Law Firm",Panel,NA,NA
3863,Reporting on guns,"From mass shootings to police shootings, guns are penetrating all types of communities in record numbers. Learn how to report on gun theft and link stolen guns to crimes, and obtain and analyze data to examine trends in gun injuries and deaths. Our panelists will offer strategies to help you effectively cover issues involving guns. ",Oceans 5-7,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T16:15:00Z,2018-06-15T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Cheryl W. Thompson, The George Washington University (moderator); Kristin Hussey, independent journalist; Brian Freskos, The Trace; Kat McGrory, Tampa Bay Times",Panel,NA,NA
3864,No surprises: Transparency and the art of the investigative interview,Hear candid and unconventional advice from two reporters on how to interview sources who’ve suffered trauma and officials who fear exposure. ,Oceans 6-8,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T16:15:00Z,2018-06-15T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Karen de Sa, San Francisco Chronicle; T. Christian Miller, ProPublica",Panel,NA,NA
3865,Broadcast Track: 10 of the most important lessons I've learned (Sponsored by National Association of Broadcasters),"From diving deep on a long-term investigative project to building and running a team, hear from three TV news veterans about the most important lessons they’ve learned in their careers. ",Crystal C,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T16:15:00Z,2018-06-15T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Nancy Amons, WSMV-Nashville; Matt Goldberg, NBC4 Los Angeles (moderator); Tisha Thompson, ESPN",Broadcast,NA,NA
3866,Using drug databases: Tips for avoiding pitfalls (Sponsored by Knight Foundation),"The CDC’s WONDER database is the best national database of drug deaths, but it's outdated and flawed, leading to undercounted heroin deaths and overcounted deaths from prescription opioids. Yet this is the database that researchers primarily turn to time and time again to identify and prove drug trends, which then becomes the baseline for policy decisions about drugs. Join this demo as veteran investigative reporter Pat Beall walks you through what’s available in data, shows how to use the CDC numbers (they are tricky), explains the pitfalls and possible workarounds and also identifies ways to localize reporting some of the data-based problems. ",Oceans 9-10,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T16:15:00Z,2018-06-15T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Pat Beall, The Palm Beach Post",Demo,NA,NA
3867,SHOWCASE: Doubling down on investigative reporting,"**Moderated by Cynthia McFadden In an epic newspaper competition, The New York Times and The Washington Post both have invested significant resources in watchdog journalism in recent years. Both have broken major stories on the Trump administration, sexual harassment and other issues on the national agenda. At the same time, both newspapers have reached record readership levels. Get an inside perspective from Dean Baquet, executive editor of the Times, and Marty Baron, executive editor of the Post. The lively, insightful conversation will be moderated by Cynthia McFadden, senior investigative and legal correspondent for NBC News. ",Oceans 6-8,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T17:30:00Z,2018-06-15T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Dean Baquet, The New York Times; Marty Baron, The Washington Post; Cynthia McFadden, NBC News (moderator)",Panel,NA,NA
3868,Blue force tracker: Notes from the field for successful military reporting and investigations,"The military has its own unique culture, one that requires its own formal education. But despite its exclusivity, the Pentagon requires a consistent level of scrutiny from the working press on behalf of the American people as they too have problems we see in everyday society. From war on foreign battlefields and secret classified missions to sexual assault and post-traumatic stress, service members are voiceless as they are often discouraged from speaking candidly to the media. For the new or even seasoned reporter, the task of covering the largest U.S. government agency can be daunting. This session will be current "" notes from the field"" from experienced journalists on how to navigate these closed-off waters in order to effectively report on the U.S. military. ",Crystal E,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T23:00:00Z,2018-06-16T00:15:00Z,75,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Mike Hixenbaugh, Houston Chronicle; James LaPorta, The Daily Beast (moderator); Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News",Panel,NA,NA
3869,On the beat: Sports business stories you should be covering,"Sports, from high schools to the pros, are rife with money – and that makes them rich sources of investigative storylines. From campus connections to Super Bowl stadiums, this panel will teach you how to find sports business stories in your community, how to follow the money to the next big scandal, and other hidden places you can find great sports investigations. We’ll also talk about imminent disruptions in college athletics that could overhaul the business of amateur sports. ",Crystal E,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T17:30:00Z,2018-06-15T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Steve Berkowitz, USA TODAY Network; Noah Pransky, WTSP-Tampa Bay (moderator); Jodi Upton, Syracuse University",Panel,NA,NA
3870,Broadcast Track: Art of accountability (Sponsored by National Association of Broadcasters),"Experienced broadcast investigative reporters share techniques and tips for how they prepare for and conduct accountability interviews. They will cover their approaches to a scheduled interview versus an unscheduled interview, show examples, and discuss lessons learned. It will be a lively panel with plenty of news you can use for your own accountability interviews in markets big and small. ",Crystal C,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T17:30:00Z,2018-06-15T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Joel Grover, NBC4 Los Angeles; Tony Kovaleski, KMGH-Denver (moderator); Vicky Nguyen, NBC Bay Area",Broadcast,NA,NA
3871,Public Records Track: Free the docs: Organizing large-scale public records projects from start to finish (Sponsored by Knight Foundation),"Learn how to successfully manage a large-scale investigation that juggles dozens or hundreds of FOIA and public records requests as well as other open source information, with tips on everything from language to use to managing following up and finally cleaning and crowdsourcing data to presenting your findings. This session will explore how tools from MuckRock, FOIA Machine, and DocumentCloud can help, including a look at the new crowdsourcing tool Assignments, which was developed jointly by MuckRock and DocumentCloud. ",Oceans 9-10,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T17:30:00Z,2018-06-15T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Michael Morisy, MuckRock; Aron Pilhofer, DocumentCloud",Demo,NA,NA
3872,Election & Politics Track: From fake fraud to lame laws: Investigating voting rights in America,"Across the country, legislatures have passed or are considering laws that radically change the way we vote. To justify the changes, they cite anecdotal and often exaggerated cases of fraud or cherrypick academic work. A new study shows media coverage is the key indicator for whether voters believe voter fraud is a real problem, so it's imperative journalists get this coverage right. You'll walk away from this panel with actionable steps to cover election administration and changing voting laws in your home state and county. Learn to pick apart studies, ask activists tough questions, and use publicly available data to better understand local voting issues. ",Crystal AB,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T20:30:00Z,2018-06-15T21:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Jessica Huseman, ProPublica; Sam Levine, HuffPost, Pema Levy, Mother Jones",Panel,NA,NA
3873,Covering hate in America (Sponsored by the Southern Poverty Law Center),How can you effectively collect hate crimes data when law enforcement does such a bad job? What's the best way to cover white supremacy without giving white supremacists a platform? What are best practices for establishing contacts with hate groups and white supremacists? We'll provide insight and tips on how to tackle the hate beat. ,Oceans 5-7,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T21:45:00Z,2018-06-14T22:45:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Natalie Allison, The Tennessean; Rachel Glickhouse, ProPublica; Jerry Mitchell, The Clarion-Ledger (moderator); Aaron Sankin, Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting",Panel,NA,NA
3874,On the beat: Harvesting stories from Big Ag,"Whether it's exploitation of migrant workers, foreign purchases of farmland and companies, deadly food recalls, pollution and pesticides, or wasteful government spending, there are many big agribusiness stories going unnoticed. This session will identify databases, expert sources and ideas and techniques for investigations into these fertile fields. ",Oceans 3,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T20:30:00Z,2018-06-15T21:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Pam Dempsey, The Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting; Sam Fromartz, FERN; Brant Houston, University of Illinois (moderator); Peggy Lowe, Harvest Public Media",Panel,NA,NA
3875,When the world comes to town: Managing large-scale breaking news stories,It's all hands on deck in your newsroom. Your community is still processing what has happened. You're competing with national and international media to tell a story about tragedy in your local community. How do you manage your emotions and your coverage? ,Oceans 5-7,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T20:30:00Z,2018-06-15T21:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Rachel Crosby, Las Vegas Review-Journal; Silvia Foster-Frau, San Antonio Express-News; Naseem Miller, Orlando Sentinel; Nicole Vap, KUSA/9News Denver (moderator)",Panel,NA,NA
3876,Storytelling Track: How to outline for stories big and small,"You've gathered all of the goods: dynamite interviews, juicy documents, key data and more. Now what? How best to organize and tell your story? A trio of successful writers and editors will share tips on how to corral all of that material and turn it into a story that's clear and compelling. Outlining can be a critical and often overlooked component of a successful story. Roman numerals optional. ",Crystal E,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T20:30:00Z,2018-06-15T21:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Pat Beall, The Palm Beach Post; Stephanie McCrummen, The Washington Post; James Neff, The Philadelphia Inquirer (moderator)",Panel,NA,NA
3877,Broadcast Track: Digital for dummies (and smarties) (Sponsored by National Association of Broadcasters),"Veteran reporters with deep experience in video investigations unpack how to reach entirely new audiences through digital platforms. Learn how you can make your stories go viral without a large team by creating shareable videos that thrive on social platforms; keeping audiences engaged online while driving your “time on site” numbers through the roof, and adopting multi-platform strategies ranging from digital-first investigations to using SoundCloud to deploy your own podcasts online. ",Crystal C,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T15:00:00Z,2018-06-16T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Mark Greenblatt, Scripps Washington Bureau (moderator); Noah Pransky, WTSP-Tampa Bay; Joce Sterman, Circa",Broadcast,NA,NA
3878,Technology and Tools Track: Digital security risks — and what you can do about them (Sponsored by Knight Foundation),"The digital world presents journalists with unique problems while communicating with sources and colleagues. Come to this session for a primer on the risks inherent in digital communications, how to evaluate your own risks and ways to protect yourself with modern tools. Lots of security tools are unusable nightmares! This session will focus on pragmatic, realistic tools and ways of approaching digital risk, rather than paranoia (and tools you'll never get your friends or sources to use). Whether you're a reporter regularly dealing with sensitive sources, or if you're just curious to learn more about the tech we take for granted, this session is for you. ",Oceans 9-10,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T21:45:00Z,2018-06-15T22:45:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Mike Tigas, ProPublica",Demo,NA,NA
3879,Diversity Track: Investigating bias: From courts to the classroom,"Racial biases are pervasive in many of our public systems, from policing to courts to education and housing. Learn how you can pinpoint bias on your beat, and how to use social science methods to make sure you're right. ",Crystal AB,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T21:45:00Z,2018-06-15T22:45:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Vanessa de la Torre, WNPR; Lorie Fridell, University of South Florida; Josh Salman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune; Topher Sanders, ProPublica (moderator)",Panel,NA,NA
3880,Management Track: Partnerships: Pros/cons and how to dive in,"Creative collaborations bring more firepower to news investigations. Learn about new approaches, tactics and models for successful partnerships in communities of all sizes. Hear about the downside of collaborations, too, and ways to learn from the mistakes of others. ",Oceans 3,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T21:45:00Z,2018-06-15T22:45:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Stephen Engelberg, ProPublica; Will Fitzgibbon, The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists; Lorie Hearn, inewsource; Amy Pyle, Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting; Matt Sarnecki, Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project; Ellen Weiss, Scripps Howard News Service (moderator); Brad Wolverton, NerdWallet ",Panel,NA,NA
3881,Public Records Track: Mastering the law to overcome roadblocks to access (Sponsored by TEGNA Foundation),"Journalists persistently report certain recurring access barriers (secretive police withholding documents, quasi-public nonprofits claiming to be ""private"" for FOI purposes, government employees gagged from giving interviews, databases hidden behind proprietary trade-secret software or made prohibitively expensive to duplicate, ""student privacy"" as a blanket excuse for campus opacity), and there are legal responses and strategies to overcome each of these. Mastering the law of access will help journalists tell their best stories and minimize delay and expense in getting the data and documents that make investigations come alive. ",Crystal E,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T16:15:00Z,2018-06-16T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Frank LoMonte, The Brechner Center for Freedom of Information (moderator); Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald; Miranda Spivack, independent journalist",Panel,NA,NA
3882,"Under pressure: Coping with stress, and knowing you’re not alone","A young reporter who has covered three mass shootings in two years; a reporter with three young kids juggling investigative projects (and a hurricane); a veteran reporter dealing with the usual angst (the threat of being sued, subpoenaed, set up). At any stage of a reporter’s career, the pressures of the job can be daunting. A good start is talking about it. In this session, we’ll share experiences and ideas — ours and others' — for managing stress. ",Crystal AB,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T21:00:00Z,2018-06-16T22:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Ken Armstrong, ProPublica, Lulu Ramadan, The Palm Beach Post, and Mike Hixenbaugh, The Houston Chronicle",Panel,NA,NA
3883,Broadcast Track: Deep dive 2 (Sponsored by National Association of Broadcasters),A deep dive into how some of the biggest stories of the year came to fruition ,Crystal C,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T20:30:00Z,2018-06-15T21:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Jodie Fleischer, NBC4 Washington (moderator); Harry Hairston, NBC10  Philadelphia; Chris Vanderveen, KUSA/9News Denver",Broadcast,NA,NA
3884,The wizarding world of investigative research (Sponsored by Knight Foundation),"Investigative reporters and researchers will dive into the latest tools and tricks for public records research and advanced search techniques, ride on to online privacy and alerting services and finish the run with personal web caching and archiving. ",Oceans 9-10,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T20:30:00Z,2018-06-15T21:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Margot Williams, The Intercept; Barbara Gray, CUNY Graduate School of Journalism; Gary Price, infoDOCKET",Demo,NA,NA
3885,Investigating wildlife issues,"Covering wildlife isn't just for animal lovers. These are stories about crime, sustainability, community and economic development, politics, and big money too. Reporters will explain how they investigated the seafood industry, alligator poaching in Florida, and the international illegal wildlife trade, among others. The panel will focus on how and where to find sources, public records and datasets, story ideas that you can pursue in your own community, and how to tell these stories in a way that anyone — even people who aren't particularly interested in animal issues — will find compelling. ",Oceans 3,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T15:00:00Z,2018-06-14T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Rachael Bale, National Geographic (moderator); Rene Ebersole, independent journalist; Lee van der Voo, independent journalist",Panel,NA,NA
3886,Radio deep dives,A deep dive into how some of the biggest radio stories of the year came to fruition. ,Crystal E,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T15:00:00Z,2018-06-14T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Tony Schick, OPB; Alex Hall, KQED; Nicole Beemsterboer, NPR",Panel,NA,NA
3887,Tools for mining federal court documents (Sponsored by Knight Foundation),"Federal court records are a treasure trove, and not just for the reasons you think. Sure court filings can tell you what’s up with the president’s lawyer, or his ex-campaign chairman – and we’ll tell you how to stay up to speed. But federal courts can generate 150,000 documents a day, and there’s treasure buried in there. We’ll show you the data and tools that will help you find it, and try to help with any obstacles you’ve hit. ",Oceans 9-10,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T23:00:00Z,2018-06-16T00:15:00Z,75,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Mike Lissner, Free Law Project; Brad Heath, USA TODAY Network",Demo,NA,NA
3888,Diversity Track: Covering immigrant communities,"As immigration protests, crackdowns and policy fights become more common, it can be easy to lose sight of many other issues that impact immigrant communities. This session will cover strategies to spot and report stories beyond immigration enforcement — although we will touch on how to deal with government agencies too. We will talk about building sources who can be reluctant to talk, broadening stories beyond the anecdote, covering immigration issues even if it's not your regular beat or jumping into your first project and reporting enterprise stories if you are a beat immigration reporter. ",Crystal AB,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T15:00:00Z,2018-06-16T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Howard Berkes, NPR; Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times; Maria Perez Sanchez, Naples Daily News (moderator); Perla Trevizo, Arizona Daily Star",Panel,NA,NA
3889,Localizing the investigation: Sexual misconduct,"From city halls to statehouses across the country, politicians are facing scrutiny like never before. Secrets about sexual impropriety and misdeeds once brushed aside as mere rumor have gained traction, in part to because of the #MeToo movement. Learn from state government and political reporters who have uncovered sexual misconduct allegations against elected officials. They will give tips on how to access investigation reports that are difficult to find or not considered open records, build and maintain relationships with reluctant sources who are afraid to speak out, vet information, and manage the fallout. ",Crystal E,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T15:00:00Z,2018-06-16T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Bente Birkeland, KUNC Radio (moderator); Jim Brunner, The Seattle Times; Joel Ebert, The Tennessean",Panel,NA,NA
3890,When the system is the abuser: Investigating injustice in child welfare,"Three veteran investigative reporters who’ve worked the child welfare beat will share with you the methods they’ve developed to explore systemic problems in the agencies running the foster care system. Carol Marbin Miller will discuss how to investigate the most grievous cases, child deaths. David Jackson will offer guidance on how to get confidential records from professionals whose careers may be at stake. And Karen de Sá will discuss other metrics reporters can use to evaluate child well-being, including mental health treatment and law enforcement intervention for behavior management. ",Oceans 3,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T15:00:00Z,2018-06-16T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"David Jackson, Chicago Tribune; Karen de Sa, San Francisco Chronicle (moderator), Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald",Panel,NA,NA
3891,Consumer investigations: Stories that make a difference,"Investigating doctors, drugs, hospitals, dangerous products, water, chemicals, consumer goods and services, banks, transportation, fraudsters, scammers, schemers and just bad deals — we’ll give you the tips and tools you need to do it big with substance and style, even in this political climate. We've got your back whether you have six months or just a few days to do a story. ",Oceans 4,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T16:15:00Z,2018-06-14T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Robert Benincasa, NPR; Jill Riepenhoff, Raycom Media; Sam Roe, Chicago Tribune; Lea Thompson, independent journalist",Panel,NA,NA
3892,Behind the story: Schools without rules,"Three Orlando Sentinel reporters spent six-months investigating Florida’s scholarship programs, which will send nearly $1 billion to private schools this year. The project meant reviewing thousands of pages of documents and making in-person visits to dozens of private schools. The reporters discovered soon-to-be evicted schools set up in rundown buildings, campuses where teachers lacked college degrees, and a principal under investigation for child molestation who was able to keep taking Florida vouchers by closing one school and then opening another under a new name. This behind-the-story session will go through how reporters handled the school visits (most were unannounced), how they requested and organized data (from enrollment numbers to parent complaints sent to the state) and searched for other needed information. They’ll also cover what worked, and what didn’t, as they tried to stay organized while still doing other stories on their beats. ",Oceans 3,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T16:15:00Z,2018-06-14T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Leslie Postal, Annie Martinand Beth Kassab, The Orlando Sentinel",Panel,Staff,NA
3893,Management Track: Why don’t you just do what I want? Improving the editor/reporter relationship,"So, you think your editor is unreasonable and just doesn't get it. Your editor thinks you need regular nudging to stay on track and meet deadlines. Relax. Our panel of veterans from both sides of the newsroom will help you with tips, suggestions and strategies to manage up, manage down, manage across and generally make the whole process work. (At least, most of the time). ",Oceans 2,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T15:00:00Z,2018-06-16T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Rob Barry, The Wall Street Journal; Jennifer Forsyth, The Wall Street Journal; Laura Frank, Rocky Mountain PBS (moderator); Mark Rochester, Detroit Free Press; Alison Young, USA TODAY Network",Panel,NA,NA
3894,Broadcast Track: Anatomy of an investigation (Sponsored by National Association of Broadcasters),"Think investigative reporting follows a formula? Think again. This panel will reveal ways to turn an investigation on its ear, from pitch to roll out. See how veteran reporters have crafted some of the biggest stories of last year, sometimes using unconventional methods. ",Crystal C,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T21:45:00Z,2018-06-15T22:45:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Cindy Galli, ABC News (moderator); A.J. Lagoe, KARE 11 Minneapolis/St. Paul; Bigad Shaban, NBC Bay Area",Broadcast,NA,NA
3895,Technology and Tools Track: Amazing online investigative tools (Sponsored by Knight Foundation),"Paul Myers, the BBC's acclaimed internet research sleuth, will walk the group through his favorite tools for digging up info online. This demo will help you find information online quickly, often without paying hefty fees to proprietary database companies. These include tools that squeeze more information from Facebook, incredible people-research tools and sites that let you use telecommunications to trace people. ",Palani,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T15:00:00Z,2018-06-16T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Paul Myers, BBC",Demo,NA,NA
3896,On the beat: Police who cross the line,"Want to investigate the investigators? We’ll talk candidly about how we dug up information that police officers would rather you not know. We’ll discuss the origins of our projects (one started from a tip four years ago!), the tough conversations we had with editors, the twists our stories took as we reported them, and how we were able to corroborate hard-to-confirm facts. Some of us also surveilled police officers as part of our reporting – we’ll talk about why that was necessary and how we navigated safety concerns. There will NOT be any PowerPoints during this session! Only lively conversation and plenty of time for questions from the audience. This session is good for: Anyone who wants to beef up their reporting about law enforcement (best beat ever). ",Crystal AB,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T16:15:00Z,2018-06-16T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Maya Lau, Los Angeles Times; Topher Sanders, ProPublica; Lee Zurik, WVUE-New Orleans; Benjamin Conarck, The Florida Times-Union",Panel,NA,NA
3897,Election & Politics Track: The documents you’re not using to investigate your capitol,"This session will focus on how to find and scrutinize documents that result in great watchdog stories. From the governor’s office to state agencies, you’ll learn where to look and what to uncover. ",Oceans 2,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T16:15:00Z,2018-06-16T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Jeremy Finley, WSMV-Nashville; Rui Kaneya, The Center for Public Integrity;Barbara Rodriguez, The Associated Press",Panel,NA,NA
3898,Technology and Tools Track: Who’s your audience? Building investigative stories with impact.,"Investigative reporters can invest months, even years, on a project. But if they don't invest the time to create a strategy early on, during the reporting process, it may not reach the audience it needs to have the impact it deserves. This session will highlight successful and practical engagement strategies for investigative storytelling. ",Oceans 3,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T16:15:00Z,2018-06-16T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Rick Hirsch, Miami HeraldFRIDAY OR SATURDAY ONLY>; Julia Chan, Mother Jones (moderator)",Panel,NA,NA
3899,#MeToo U: Sexual assault on campus,"Covering rape and sexual violence at universities comes with a whole range of obstacles, not the least of which is gaining trust of victims. Find out how to get – and vet – reports of sexual assault on college campuses through police reports, data, court cases, school files and other public records at public and private institutions. Get some advice on finding and building trust with sources, especially students, in the uniquely insular campus climate. ",Oceans 4,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T16:15:00Z,2018-06-16T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Kenny Jacoby, Scripps Washington Bureau; Alex Stuckey, Houston Chronicle; Paula Lavigne, ESPN (moderator)",Panel,NA,NA
3900,Storytelling Track: Immersion: Making the most of a long deadline,"When does it make sense to ""immerse"" (and what does that even mean)? What does this approach demand in terms of reporting and of writing? What questions arise in an extended relationship with a source? We'll try to offer some tips on the blessing (and the curse) of a long lead time. ",Oceans 1,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T16:15:00Z,2018-06-16T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Ted Conover, New York University (moderator); Leon Dash, University of Illinois; Maya Rao, Star Tribune",Panel,NA,NA
3901,Broadcast Track: 50 Years of 60 Minutes (Sponsored by National Association of Broadcasters),Members of the 60 Minutes team reflect on the legacy of the iconic newsmagazine and its future during a time of upheaval in the media landscape. ,Crystal C,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T16:15:00Z,2018-06-16T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Phil Williams, WTVF-Nashville (moderator); Samuel Hornblower, CBS News 60 Minutes; Tanya Simon, CBS News 60 Minutes; Bill Whitaker, CBS News 60 Minutes; Oriana Zill de Granados, CBS News 60 Minutes",Broadcast,NA,NA
3902,How to use data about U.S. terrorism cases (Sponsored by Knight Foundation),"As part of its award-winning series Trial and Terror, The Intercept tracks all international terrorism prosecutions in the United States since 9/11. We'll show you how you can use this data, which is updated regularly and available online in multiple forms, to take your reporting deeper on local or national terrorism and criminal justice. We'll discuss our methodologies and how to access and work with our interactive tool as well as the raw data we release under Creative Commons licensing. ",Palani,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T16:15:00Z,2018-06-16T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Trevor Aaronson & Margot Williams (moderator), The Intercept",Demo,NA,NA
3903,Beyond numbers: Finding characters and stories in data,"Most reporters think that data is most useful to spot trends or count events. But each of those data points could be a story, and finding the anecdotes, characters and stories in data is just as important as finding evidence. We will help you find your story in data and share tips on how to focus on the best characters. ",Oceans 4,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T17:30:00Z,2018-06-16T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Sarah Cohen, ASU Walter Cronkite School of Journalism (moderator); Megan Luther, Raycom Media; Shawn McIntosh, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution; Cheryl Phillips, Stanford University",Panel,NA,NA
3904,Aiming for impact and dealing with the fallout,"Months of watchdog work ends with compelling journalism, and sometimes also fallout from the subjects the stories are written about or others in your community. In some cases, the reaction means sources you once freely spoke to will no longer talk, or your FOIA requests become waiting games or go unanswered. It can be even more extreme: The subjects of the stories harm themselves or others. How do reporters and editors handle the fallout when the big projects are over? We will discuss tips for both reporters and editors who find themselves in similar situations. ",Crystal E,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T17:30:00Z,2018-06-16T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"R.G. Dunlop, Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting; Katrice Hardy, The Greenville News (moderator); Nigel Jaquiss, Willamette Week",Panel,NA,NA
3905,Diversity Track: Uncovering the untold stories of Muslim Americans,"Did you know that Muslims are America's youngest and most diverse faith community? That 60 percent of Muslim-Americans are born in the US and 86 percent are citizens? That frequent mosque attendance is linked to less radicalization? That Muslim-American women are far more educated than Muslim-American men? Journalists are missing these and other important stories about Muslim communities in the U.S. — which are comprised of 3.3 million people. Hear from a Muslim leader and a co-director of the AAJA Muslim America Task Force who explains why this is happening, how to find these missing stories and tell them in meaningful and impactful ways. These tools will take your newsroom's enterprise reporting to another level and the lessons apply to covering any marginalized community. This panel was planned in collaboration with the Asian American Journalists Association. ",Oceans 3,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T17:30:00Z,2018-06-16T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Rawan Al Damen, Stream Media Consultancy (moderator); Waliya Lari, Independent journalist; Imam Muhammad Musri, American Islam",Panel,NA,NA
3906,Public Records Track: FOI Jedi moves: Psychological tactics to get public records and increase public support for FOI,"Get the upper hand when you're persuading officials to cough up records by using some Jedi mind tricks -- aka psychological tactics based on social science research. This session will cover some tactics to try, along with messaging strategies to increase public support for FOI when writing stories and talking with citizens. ",Crystal AB,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T20:30:00Z,2018-06-14T21:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"David Cuillier, The University of Arizona; Lindsay Neuberger, University of Central Florida",Panel,NA,NA
3907,"Lock it down: Protecting yourself, your data and your sources","This panel will cover tips and tech to keep your data, your sources and your personal information safe in an increasingly digital world. We'll hear from journalists who have dealt with online impersonation and trolling, and cover tips for dealing with these attacks when they occur. We'll also discuss basic threat modeling and how you can use technology like Signal and email encryption to secure your information. ",Oceans 1,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T17:30:00Z,2018-06-16T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Marcus Baram, Fast Company (moderator);  Alex Harris, Miami Herald; Adam Marshall, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press; Paul Myers, BBC News",Panel,NA,NA
3908,Management Track: Keeping it all together: Leading an investigation that crosses newsroom aisles,"Herding cats might be easier some days than keeping a news investigation on track. Learn best practices for putting together the best team, keeping everyone focused and moving efficiently across the finish line. Special challenges include secure communication and file sharing, remote workers, newsroom politics and personalities, and interactive multimedia components for the investigation. ",Oceans 4,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T21:00:00Z,2018-06-16T22:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"David Fallis, The Washington Post; Lawan Hamilton, Scripps Washington Bureau; Shawn McIntosh, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (moderator); Matt Purdy, The New York Times",Panel,NA,NA
3909,Broadcast Track: Investigating breaking news (Sponsored by National Association of Broadcasters),"Mass shooting, natural disaster, plane or train crash -- learn how urgent investigations can differentiate your reporting and your station’s coverage. Hear from a news director and investigative reporters and producers with experience uncovering exclusive content for day-of and after the big breaker. ",Crystal C,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T17:30:00Z,2018-06-16T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Tina Macias, KHOU-Houston; Tony Pipitone, NBC6 Miami; Anzio Williams, NBC10 Philadelphia (moderator); Tom Winter, NBC News",Broadcast,NA,NA
3910,Election & Politics Track: Tracking outside spending in elections (Sponsored by Knight Foundation),Attend this demo to get tips and tricks for learning the source of anonymous political spending ahead of the 2018 midterm elections. ,Palani,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T21:00:00Z,2018-06-16T22:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Robert Maguire, Center for Responsive Politics",Demo,NA,NA
3911,Work Better Track: The juggling act: Balancing beat reporting with investigative work,"We’ll try to answer the age-old question beat reporters have been asking since the beginning of time: How do you balance doing daily work with pursuing investigative work? We’ll offer tips on how you can excel at both speeds. Topics include: using quick-turns and dailies to fuel your bigger projects, techniques for ensuring you won’t get beat on competitive stories, using the news cycle to propel your investigation, and managing your editors and (more importantly) yourself. ",Oceans 6-8,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T21:45:00Z,2018-06-15T22:45:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Sean Sullivan, NJ Advance Media; Rob O'Dell, The Arizona Republic (moderator), Sarah Karp, WBEZ Public RadioNOT Sat AM for Sean; Please hold to Sat afternoon>",Panel,NA,NA
3912,Technology and Tools Track: Bring your investigative reporting to life using animation,"Got court transcripts of a particular riveting moment during a trial or first-hand accounts of abuse in a nursing home? This panel will show you new ways animation can bring documents and important moments of your investigation that happened behind closed doors to life. Animation can also help newsrooms attract a younger audience, who are naturally drawn to visual journalism and love to share exceptional work on social media. We will show how illustrations and motion graphics work and what best practices visual journalists have developed in their newsrooms. We will also tackle ethical pitfalls. And you will learn what you need to do to produce your own illustrations and explainer videos. This session requires no prior knowledge. ",Oceans 3,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T21:00:00Z,2018-06-16T22:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Hilke Schellmann, New York University (moderator); Sam Ellis, Vox; Ryan Grabrielson, ProPublica",Panel,NA,NA
3913,Election & Politics Track: Getting the goods on members of Congress without a D.C. bureau,"Learn tricks of the trade from veteran D.C. reporters on the documents, data and other essential information to track your local U.S. representatives and senators -- even if you're not in Washington. ",Oceans 2,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T17:30:00Z,2018-06-16T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Lateshia Beachum, The Center for Public Integrity; Tom Brune, Newsday; Jonathan D. Salant, NJ Advance Media (moderator)",Panel,NA,NA
3914,On the beat: Stories hidden in the courts,"From immigration issues to sex trafficking to wrongful convictions, investigative reporters use court records to bolster and build stories that are documented, data-driven and rich with detail. Three reporters with experience wading through court files discuss tips to find hidden stories and provide guidance even when records are hard to find. ",Oceans 1,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T21:00:00Z,2018-06-16T22:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Reade Levinson, Reuters; Jenifer McKim, New England Center for Investigative Reporting (moderator), Charles Maldonado, The Lens",Panel,NA,NA
3915,Covering the protest line,"This panel will address the ethical, legal and logistical issues of covering protests movements. Journalists who have reported on Ferguson, Black Lives Matter, antifa and white supremacist rallies will share tips for juggling on-the-ground reporting with watchdog coverage. A media lawyer will discuss the current legal climate, safety issues and what to do if you get arrested. You’ll leave with a better understanding of how to cover these important issues and story ideas for digging deeper. ",Oceans 2,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T21:00:00Z,2018-06-16T22:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Kelly Hinchcliffe, WRAL-Raleigh, Matt Pearce, Los Angeles Times (moderator); Katie Townsend, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press",Panel,NA,NA
3916,Broadcast Track: Deep dive 3 (Sponsored by National Association of Broadcasters),A deep dive into how some of the biggest stories of the year came to fruition ,Crystal C,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T21:00:00Z,2018-06-16T22:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Kiran Chawla, WAFB-Baton Rouge; Sarah Fitzpatrick, NBC News; Stephen Stock, NBC Bay Area (moderator)",Broadcast,NA,NA
3917,Backgrounding like a boss: Perfecting your 15-minute background check and why you should do it every time (Sponsored by Knight Foundation),How are you sure that great source with the perfect quote isn't too good to be true? Even great reporters can get tricked by fake names or sketchy backgrounds. We'll walk through some websites and strategies you can use to create a routine and spot potential red flags before you get burned. This session is great for new reporters or anyone who wants to background people more thoroughly. ,Palani,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T17:30:00Z,2018-06-16T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Kate Howard, Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting",Demo,NA,NA
3918,Diversity & Management Tracks: Diversity that makes a difference,Hiring and retaining diverse talent in the newsroom isn't just for show. It engenders trust from your community and helps you uncover stories that you might not find otherwise. This panel will go beyond talking points to show the real results that happen in newsrooms with diverse voices reporting in the field and making decisions back in the newsroom. This panel was planned in collaboration with the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education. ,Crystal AB,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T22:15:00Z,2018-06-16T23:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Ramon Escobar, CNN; Manny Garcia, USA TODAY Network; Mira Lowe, University of Florida; Martin Reynolds, The Maynard Institute (moderator)",Panel,NA,NA
3919,Meet you at the bar: Sourcing while female,"Tales of male journalists’ heroics dominate Hollywood. Now hear the untold stories of how female journalists hold power to account. Behind the scenes with experienced female journalists about how they get scoops, convince people to spill their guts and navigate instances where sources cross the line. Men in the newsroom especially welcome — learn how your colleagues get on page one. ",Crystal E,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T22:15:00Z,2018-06-16T23:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Bethany Barnes, The Oregonian/OregonLive (moderator); Alanna Autler, WSMV-Nashville; Maud Beelman, The Associated Press; Perla Trevizo, Arizona Daily Star",Panel,NA,NA
3920,Criminal justice and mental health issues,"There are thousands of jails across the country, and all of them are dealing with a mental health crisis. The National Alliance on Mental Illness estimates about 2 million mentally ill people are booked into jails every year. Sheriffs from Florida to Oregon will tell you that they've got people locked up for low-level offenses because there's nowhere else to put them. It's straining local budgets and leading to deaths. But how to report on it? Jails are some of the most opaque institutions in the country, and even when sheriffs and superintendents will talk, the story they have to tell is complex and weaves together criminal justice, social services, politics and science. Reporters who have investigated abuses and deaths of the mentally ill in jails will discuss how to report on and explain this complex problem to readers. ",Oceans 3,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T22:15:00Z,2018-06-16T23:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Gary Harki, The Virginian-Pilot (moderator); Meg Kissinger, Columbia Journalism School; Jessica Priest, The Victoria Advocate",Panel,NA,NA
3921,Tapping your community to enhance your investigation,"Join this session to hear how you can generate interest to launch an investigation that leads to accountability and results for your community - plus how this method can help share, market and showcase the project for its biggest impact. The panelists will also talk about the drawbacks, challenges and warnings to look for before your story goes live. ",Oceans 4,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T16:15:00Z,2018-06-15T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Adriana Gallardo, ProPublica; Jeanne Pinder, ClearHealthCosts; Jesse Hardman, Internews; Josh Hinkle, KXAN/NBC Austin (moderator)",Panel,NA,NA
3922,Make your move: Career advice for climbing the investigative ladder,"Looking to take the next step in your career? Want to move from crime briefs to hard-hitting investigative stories? Get honest advice and input from journalists who once had the same questions you have now. This session is geared toward folks who are early in their careers, though anyone is welcome. ",Oceans 1,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T22:15:00Z,2018-06-16T23:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Madi Alexander, Bloomberg Government; Cary Aspinwall, The Dallas Morning News; Brittney Johnson, WSOC-Charlotte; Molly Solomon, Oregon Public Broadcasting",Panel,NA,NA
3923,"Diversity Track: Lost in translation: Trump, rhetoric and policies shaping communities of color","Learn the latest changes in immigration and environmental policy, the major drivers of deportation and degradation of environmental protections, how to reach people in detention centers and approach environmental justice communities with sensitivity. We’ll also show you how to find federal data and flag other major policy stories that should be on your radar for the rest of Trump’s Administration. This panel was planned in collaboration with the National Association of Black Journalists Region III. ",Oceans 2,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T22:15:00Z,2018-06-16T23:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Talia Buford, ProPublica; Fernanda Echevarri, LatinoUSA; Kimbriell Kelly, The Washington Post (moderator)",Panel,NA,NA
3924,Broadcast Track: Visual storytelling: A new perspective (Sponsored by National Association of Broadcasters),"Every great investigation deserves stunning visualization. Don’t let your visuals be an afterthought. Join our skilled panelists as they provide inspiration, tips, and discussion on how to create investigations so eye-catching, you can’t help but get noticed. From the fundamentals of visual storytelling to creating impactful images that stimulate action – “A new perspective” will send you home with ways to improve the look of your next investigation. ",Crystal C,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T23:00:00Z,2018-06-16T00:15:00Z,75,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Anna Hewson, KUSA/9News Denver (moderator); Brendan Keefe, WXIA-Atlanta; Andy Miller, Raycom Media",Broadcast,NA,NA
3925,How to find secrets and story ideas in bankruptcy court records (Sponsored by Knight Foundation),"Expand your reporting into bankruptcy court filings, where journalists can uncover how businesses and people ended up in financial trouble, key details like a bankrupt person’s salary or monthly mortgage payment amount and sources who can help round out a story’s truths. Learn which PACER imitator websites work best for following unfolding cases, finding story ideas or digging up otherwise secret information, such as legal settlements or vendor contracts. ",Palani,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T22:15:00Z,2018-06-16T23:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Katy Stech Ferek, The Wall Street Journal",Demo,NA,NA
3926,Using solutions journalism to make your investigations stronger,"What’s more powerful than a great investigation? A great investigation that also takes away excuses — by showing how others are doing better. A solutions component can add big impact and engagement to an investigative series. In this panel, investigative reporters will show how they bolstered their investigations of local wrongdoing by adding stories about other places doing better. And they’ll teach techniques for writing solutions stories with the same rigor and heft as the rest of the series. ",Oceans 3,2018-06-17,2018-06-17T15:00:00Z,2018-06-17T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Meg Kissinger, Columbia Journalism School; Tina Rosenberg, Solutions Journalism Network (moderator); Perla Trevizo, Arizona Daily Star 
",Panel,NA,NA
3927,Work Better Track: The life-changing magic of getting organized,"Is your desk so cluttered with papers, notes and files that you can’t see the top? Do you have trouble finding that perfect quote in a document somewhere on your computer? Do you start an investigation with ambitious plans for organization, only to promptly abandon them a few weeks in? This demo is for you! We’ll showcase our favorite old-school and new-school tools for taking notes and staying organized. Come prepared to share your favorite techniques and pick up a few new ones, too. ",Oceans 4,2018-06-17,2018-06-17T16:15:00Z,2018-06-17T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Sarah Hutchins, IRE & NICAR; Taylor Blatchford, University of Missouri",Demo,NA,NA
3928,Investigating housing,"Take your housing stories beyond real estate coverage with tips on how to find bad landlords and rental conditions, public housing failures and housing discrimination. ",Oceans 3,2018-06-17,2018-06-17T16:15:00Z,2018-06-17T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Kim Barker, The New York Times; Vernal Coleman, The Seattle Times; Kae Petrin, St. Louis Public Radio; Ray Rivera, The Seattle Times (moderator)",Panel,NA,NA
3929,Reporting on energy and the environment: Finding the narrative in the numbers,"From industrial spills to the oversight of nuclear plants, to pipelines and fracking – learn how to dig deep on environmental and energy investigations in your part of the country. Panelists will cover how to get the data, how to translate that into a compelling story and how to get results. There will be take-home tips for broadcasters and print/online journalists alike on ways to humanize and visualize seemingly dry stories about science and industry and drive impact. ",Oceans 4,2018-06-17,2018-06-17T15:00:00Z,2018-06-17T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Madison Hopkins, Better Government Association; Carolyn Jarvis, Global News (moderator); Mike Soraghan, E&E News",Panel,NA,NA
3930,"Investigating offshore finances, even when you don’t have a leak (Sponsored by Knight Foundation)","In this panel, reporters who broke the Paradise Papers stories will give away their biggest secret: you don't need a large leak to effectively investigate the offshore world. We'll walk you through our methods of sifting through publicly available information to investigate the offshore world including tips on how to look for offshore stories and how to navigate publicly available foreign corporate registries. Plus, we'll show you how to trace ownership and financial flows in offshore structures and pull and analyze publicly accessible portions of nonprofit tax filings. ",Crystal AB,2018-06-17,2018-06-17T15:00:00Z,2018-06-17T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Sasha Chavkin & Spencer Woodman, The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists; Rawan Aldamen, Stream Media Consultancy (moderator)",Panel,NA,NA
3931,Excel 1: Getting started,"In this introduction to spreadsheets, you'll begin analyzing data with Excel, a simple but powerful tool. You'll learn how to enter data, sort it, filter it and conduct simple calculations like sum, average and median. This session is good for: Data beginners. ",Coral B,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T15:00:00Z,2018-06-14T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"James Pilcher, The Cincinnati Enquirer",Hands-on,NA,NA
3932,Simple online mapping,You're working on a story and your boss wants a map to go online. Learn how to build a map using a free online tool that can then be embedded in most website CMS. You'll learn about properly formatting addresses and creating maps that can be updated easily as the story changes. This session is good for: Anyone familiar with data basics. No previous mapping experience required. ,Coral C,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T15:00:00Z,2018-06-14T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Rachel Iacovone, WGCU",Hands-on,NA,NA
3933,Excel 2: Using formulas for stories,"Much of Excel's power comes in the form of formulas. In this class, you'll learn how to use them to analyze data with the eye of a journalist. Yes, math will be involved, but it's totally worth it! This class will show you how calculations like change, percent change, rates and ratios can beef up your reporting. This session is good for: Anyone who is comfortable navigating Excel. ",Coral B,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T16:15:00Z,2018-06-14T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"John Schoen, CNBC Digital",Hands-on,NA,NA
3934,Intro to R 1,"Give a statistical lift to your reporting with R, the powerful, open-source programming language. This session will cover R basics in a fast-paced tour of Florida data. You will learn how to import, organize and analyze information with R. This session is good for: People comfortable with coding, people with basic data knowledge. ",Coral C,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T16:15:00Z,2018-06-14T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Ronald Campbell, NBC Owned Television Stations",Hands-on,NA,NA
3935,Excel 3: Filtering and pivot tables,"A look at spreadsheet filtering and the awesome power of pivot — and how to use it to analyze your dataset in minutes rather than hours. This session is good for: Anyone familiar with formulas, sorting and other basic tasks in Excel or another spreadsheet program. ",Coral B,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T17:30:00Z,2018-06-14T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY Network",Hands-on,NA,NA
3936,Intro to R 2: Throw away your database software,"R is a powerhouse tool for every occasion. In this session, we examine how it can be used as a database engine like MySQL or Access. This session will cover the basics of how to use R to organize, query and join data tables. This intermediate session will be linked with Intro to R and use the same Florida data as Intro to R. If all goes well, you will leave with a better understanding of R through the use of a particular database package. This session is good for: People with some knowledge of R and SQL database programs. ",Coral C,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T17:30:00Z,2018-06-14T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"T. Christian Miller, ProPublica",Hands-on,NA,NA
3937,SQL 1: Intro and filtering,"Learning to manipulate data is a bit like learning a new language. Actually, it is a language, called structured query language (SQL). This session is an introduction to using SQL to zero in on your data by viewing slices and chunks of it and putting it into a useful order so you can spot the stuff you need to get started toward a story. We'll use SQLite and DB Browser, a free database manager. This session is good for: People with some experience working with data in columns and rows, in spreadsheets or database managers. ",Coral B,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T20:30:00Z,2018-06-14T21:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Pam Dempsey, Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting",Hands-on,NA,NA
3938,Scraping without programming,"Scraping is a technical word for a traditional idea: getting ahold of information, whether your sources want you to or not. In this case, the information is data and the sources are websites. We'll go over some out-of-the-box tools for scraping data, plus some DIY techniques that often work even better. ",Coral C,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T20:30:00Z,2018-06-14T21:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Samantha Sunne, independent journalist",Hands-on,NA,NA
3939,SQL 2: Grouping and summing,"If you know how to write a basic SELECT statement in SQL but are looking to make calculations, then this is the session for you. Learn to count how many times certain records appear in a database, and sum totals across records. These skills can come in handy whether you're covering campaign finance or boating licenses. We'll use SQLite and DB Browser, a free database manager. This session will be most useful if: You took “SQL 1: Intro and filtering” or are familiar with “SELECT” and “WHERE” statements in SQL. ",Coral B,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T21:45:00Z,2018-06-14T22:45:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Madi Alexander, Bloomberg Government",Hands-on,NA,NA
3940,Cleaning data with OpenRefine,"We'll go over how to use OpenRefine for common data cleaning problems, such as parsing and cleaning names and addresses, combining and breaking apart fields and more as time allows. This session is good for: People with at least some Excel experience. ",Coral C,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T21:45:00Z,2018-06-14T22:45:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Martin Magdinier, RefinePro",Hands-on,NA,NA
3941,SQL 3: Joining tables,"Learn how to join tables, matching information from one file to another. We'll use SQLite and DB Browser, a free database manager. This session is good for: People who are familiar with counting, summing or “GROUP BY” in SQL and want to add another tool to their SQL skill set. ",Coral B,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T23:00:00Z,2018-06-15T00:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Jennifer Peebles, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution",Hands-on,NA,NA
3942,Intro to QGIS,"Learn the basics of how to make maps with QGIS, including mapping, styling and analyzing data. This session is good for: Anyone familiar with data basics. This class requires no prior experience with QGIS or mapping. ",Coral C,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T23:00:00Z,2018-06-15T00:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Tim Henderson, Pew Stateline",Hands-on,NA,NA
3943,Torturing Excel into doing statistics,"Want to know a bit more about statistics but aren't sure where to start? This session is a gentle introduction to stats you might want use in your journalism, working with a tool you already know. This session is good for: People who are familiar with functions in Excel. ",Coral B,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T15:00:00Z,2018-06-15T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Norm Lewis, University of Florida",Hands-on,NA,NA
3944,Mapping in Excel with ArcGIS Maps for Office,"Charts and graphs are a great way to start to tell your story, but what happens when you want to go further? With ArcGIS Maps for Office, you can create maps, perform analysis and gain new understanding without ever leaving Excel. Come to this session to learn how you can visualize your data in new ways that will capture your audience’s attention. With this session, you will get hands-on experience with ArcGIS Maps for Office and complimentary access to ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Maps for Office so you can continue your visualization journey long after you leave the conference. This session is good for: Anyone who works with data in Excel and wants to find new ways of easily telling visual stories with that data. ",Coral B,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T16:15:00Z,2018-06-15T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Robby Deming & Chris Vaillancourt, Esri",Hands-on,NA,NA
3945,Stats in R,"Learn how to use R to spot trends and identify relationships in data using social science theories and methods. In this session, we will use R for statistical significance tests, cross-tabulations and linear regression. This session is good for: Anyone who is comfortable working with spreadsheets and database managers and wants to learn how to do basic statistical analysis. Some experience with R will be helpful. ",Coral B,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T17:30:00Z,2018-06-15T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Steve Reilly, USA TODAY Network",Hands-on,NA,NA
3946,Election & Politics Track: Finding the story: Campaign finance,"A hands-on introduction to searching for, finding and using federal campaign finance data for beginners. This class will cover using the new Federal Election Commission website to find and download different types of campaign finance data. We’ll also review things to know about the data, including common pitfalls. This session is good for: people who want an introduction to finding and working with federal campaign finance data. Knowing Excel will be helpful. ",Coral A,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T20:30:00Z,2018-06-15T21:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Carrie Levine, The Center for Public Integrity",Hands-on,NA,NA
3947,Advanced Excel tools,"You've imported complicated data and you've conquered pivot tables. You think you've done all you can do in Excel? Think again. In this one-hour class, learn how to go farther with advanced pivot table tricks and formulas that will take your data analysis in Excel to the next level. This class is good for: People who have taken the Excel 1,2 and 3 classes ",Coral B,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T20:30:00Z,2018-06-15T21:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Kimbriell Kelly, The Washington Post",Hands-on,NA,NA
3948,Beginner PDF: Unleash the data - tools and tricks for taming PDFs,"In this class, we’ll take a one-page airport traffic report from Miami International Airport and demo three ways to get it into a spreadsheet so you can do more with the numbers. Using Tabula, CometDocs, or the Sublime Text editor. No coding experience needed. Then we’ll demo PDFtk, an easy command line tool that can merge a folder of PDFs or split a PDF into separate files by page. This class is good for: People who don’t have Adobe Acrobat Pro/DC. ",Coral A,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T21:45:00Z,2018-06-15T22:45:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Adelaide Chen, Orlando Sentinel",Hands-on,NA,NA
3949,CARwash: Data cleaning in Excel,"Dirty data lurk everywhere: in text files, spreadsheets, databases and PDFs. We'll walk you through some examples of the most common types of dirty data, point out telltale signs of data illness and explain how you can whip data into shape using some simple tools and methods. This session is good for: People with some experience working with data in columns and rows, in spreadsheets or database managers. ",Coral B,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T21:45:00Z,2018-06-15T22:45:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Meredith Broussard, New York University",hands-on,NA,NA
3950,"Create a searchable, sortable online table in a few easy steps","In this session, we'll use a template with a little Javascript to transform a Google spreadsheet into an interactive table that your readers can use to search and sort your data. (Getting the table into your newsroom CMS will probably be beyond the scope of this session, unfortunately 😬.) Note: You will need a Google Drive account. This session is good for: People who work with data in spreadsheets. Some basic familiarity with HTML is helpful but not required. ",Coral A,2018-06-17,2018-06-17T16:15:00Z,2018-06-17T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Cody Winchester, IRE/NICAR",Hands-on,NA,intermediate
3951,Finding the story: Immigration,"There are some 320 million people in the U.S., and 43 million of them were born abroad. About 11 million people are undocumented and over 5.1 million children have at least one undocumented parent. 860,000 people have applied for temporary legal status because they were brought to the U.S. without proper documentation as children. Over 500,000 people are waiting for their cases to be heard in immigration courts. Some 270,000 people in the U.S. came as refugees. On any given day, about 40,000 people are in immigration detention. The numbers surrounding immigration can be daunting and hard to track down. At this popular session from IRE and CAR, participants walk away with a new data set and ideas for stories to dig into locally. And we'll work together to question numbers about immigration — and talk about what to do when the government is not providing data about its immigration actions. This session is good for: Anyone. No technical skills are needed for this workshop, though a little bit of comfort with math and some perseverance will help. ",Coral A,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T16:15:00Z,2018-06-16T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Angilee Shah, Public Radio International",Hands-on,NA,NA
3952,Let's make some internet: Web development for beginners,"If you've been trying to figure out what all the fuss is about HTML, CSS and JavaScript, this session is for you. This session will introduce you to the basics of web development, help you make sense of the jargon and answer your questions. At the end of the session, you will have built a simple web page using HTML, CSS and JavaScript. This session is good for: Beginners in web development. No coding experience required. ",Coral A,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T15:00:00Z,2018-06-16T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Neil Bedi, Tampa Bay Times",Hands-on,NA,intermediate
3953,Command line tools for reporters,"Too often in data journalism, we forget about the basics. And it doesn't get any more basic than the command line. Even knowing a little will make your job easier. Mother Jones reporter AJ Vicens will run through some simple commands, dive into working with spreadsheets and show you some handy tools he frequently uses at work. This session is good for: People who feel intimidated by the command line on their computer, but want to explore the power of command line tools. ",Coral A,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T17:30:00Z,2018-06-16T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"AJ Vicens, Mother Jones",Hands-on,NA,intermediate
3954,Excel 1: Getting started (repeat),"In this introduction to spreadsheets, you'll begin analyzing data with Excel, a simple but powerful tool. You'll learn how to enter data, sort it, filter it and conduct simple calculations like sum, average and median. This session is good for: Data beginners. ",Coral B,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T23:00:00Z,2018-06-16T00:15:00Z,75,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Kate Howard, Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting",hands-on,NA,NA
3955,Intro to Python 1,"Python is a great language for journalists who want to analyze data, scrape websites and create web apps. It’s great for documenting and easily replicating your analyses. Get your toes wet in this class as we explore some Python basics. This session is good for: Anyone with a willingness to learn despite the inevitable errors you’ll make! ",Coral A,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T21:00:00Z,2018-06-16T22:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Sandra Fish, independent journalist",Hands-on,"python,data analysis",intermediate
3956,Intro to Python 2,"This session will cover some of the ways basic programming in Python can collect data for stories from the web and generally speed up your reporting. We will cover fundamental concepts you need to know and tackle a small, practical project. This session is good for: People who understand some Python basics and want to take that knowledge a little further. ",Coral A,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T22:15:00Z,2018-06-16T23:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Alex Richards, NerdWallet",Hands-on,"python,data analysis",intermediate
3957,Web scraping with Python,"Need a spreadsheet but the information only exists on a web page? Learn how to scrape the data and build it yourself. This intro-level class will show you how to use the programming language Python to scrape simple web pages. We'll introduce you to the command line and show you how to write enough code to fetch, parse and analyze content from the web. This session is good for: Programming beginners. Some basic familiarity with HTML is helpful but not required. ",Coral A,2018-06-17,2018-06-17T15:00:00Z,2018-06-17T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Matt Wynn, MedPage Today",Hands-on,"python,web scraping",intermediate
3958,Getting data into Excel,"Data doesn’t always come in properly formatted Excel spreadsheets. Before you can analyze data in Excel, it first needs to be in a usable format. In this hands-on session, we will cover the importance of data types, delimiters and fixed-width columns to make the import process as smooth as possible. This session is good for: Excel beginners, though anyone is welcome. ",Coral C,2018-06-17,2018-06-17T15:00:00Z,2018-06-17T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Lauryn Schroeder, San Diego Union-Tribune",Hands-on,NA,NA
3959,Intermediate PDF: Using OCR to extract data from PDFs,This class will cover basic approaches for getting text out of PDF documents using powerful and freely available tools. Participants will be introduced to basic concepts and walked-through tackling common challenges encountered with tricky PDF documents. This session is good for: People who are familiar with PDF to text tools and would like to learn how optical character recognition (OCR) tools can be used for extracting difficult text from images embedded in PDF document. ,Coral A,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T23:00:00Z,2018-06-16T00:15:00Z,75,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Miguel Barbosa, CitizenAudit",Hands-on,NA,NA
3960,Excel 2: Using formulas for stories (repeat),"Much of Excel's power comes in the form of formulas. In this class, you'll learn how to use them to analyze data with the eye of a journalist. Yes, math will be involved, but it's totally worth it! This class will show you how calculations like change, percent change, rates and ratios can beef up your reporting. This session is good for: Anyone who is comfortable navigating Excel. ",Coral C,2018-06-17,2018-06-17T16:15:00Z,2018-06-17T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Aimee Edmondson, Ohio University",Hands-on,NA,NA
3961,Scraping without programming (repeat),"Scraping is a technical word for a traditional idea: getting ahold of information, whether your sources want you to or not. In this case, the information is data and the sources are websites. We'll go over some out-of-the-box tools for scraping data, plus some DIY techniques that often work even better. ",Coral A,2018-06-17,2018-06-17T17:30:00Z,2018-06-17T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Samantha Sunne, independent journalist",Hands-on,NA,NA
3962,Excel 3: Filtering and pivot tables (repeat),"A look at spreadsheet filtering and the awesome power of pivot — and how to use it to analyze your dataset in minutes rather than hours. This session is good for: Anyone familiar with formulas, sorting and other basic tasks in Excel or another spreadsheet program. ",Coral C,2018-06-17,2018-06-17T17:30:00Z,2018-06-17T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Denise Malan, IRE/NICAR",Hands-on,NA,NA
3963,IRE Commons - How to Report for America,"A new national service model for journalism is helping news organizations cover underserved communities by sharing the cost of hiring new reporters. This session will feature a conversation with Report for America corps members, editors and staff about how the program works, the impact it's making already and how journalists can get involved. Attendees will hear stories from the field in Appalachia, our first region, and be invited to participate in a discussion about how local journalism builds relationships between journalists and their communities, improving the lives of residents and increasing trust in the press. The initiative is supported by Google News Lab, Knight Foundation and The Lenfest Institute for Journalism in partnership with The Emma Bowen Foundation, Maynard Institute and Solutions Journalism Network. ",Veiltail,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T15:00:00Z,2018-06-14T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Charlie Sennot, The GroundTruth Project (moderator); Molly Born, West Virginia Public Broadcasting; Maggie Messitt, Report for America; Harvey Parson, Mississippi Today",Commons,NA,NA
3964,IRE Commons - A field guide to attracting and retaining a news nerd (IRE Commons sponsored by Facebook),"A camera pans around the newsroom. (Narrator): This is our world. It's home to a vast variety of journalists. One of the most intriguing species is the modern news nerd. Here we can see a young example, diligently pecking away its keyboard, building a beautiful, interactive home for a story. Ahh yes and here's another one now, toiling away at its database, finding hidden gems in the columns and rows. But how does one attract a news nerd to a newsroom? And once you have one, how do you make sure it doesn't fly away to a different newsroom or leave the world of journalism altogether? Nerds and non-nerds alike are welcome to this discussion on how to develop, reward and keep journalists with data skills. What are some best practices? What are some pitfalls to avoid? Share your experience and let's create an environment for news nerds to thrive. ",Veiltail,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T20:30:00Z,2018-06-14T21:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Matt Dempsey, Houston Chronicle",Commons,NA,NA
3965,Media lawyers brown-bag (Sponsored by TEGNA Foundation),Does your investigation contain complex legal questions? Unsure of how to proceed? Bring your lunch and your questions for a discussion with some prominent media law experts who will be presenting throughout the 2018 IRE Conference. We'll provide drinks and dessert. ,Oceans 4,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T18:45:00Z,2018-06-15T20:00:00Z,75,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Jeff Hermes, Media Law Resource Center; Jennifer Mansfield, Holland & Knight; Chris Moeser, TEGNA Inc.; Matt Topic, Loevy & Loevy; Katie Townsend, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press",Special event,NA,NA
3966,Legal workshop: Understanding libel and copyright (Sponsored by Knight Foundation),"This three-hour workshop hosted by the Media Law Resource Center will go in-depth on two major areas of media law. Attendees are encouraged to participate in both sessions. Pre-registration is not required, but seats are limited in this workshop. Libel and invasion of privacy (9 - 10:30 a.m.) This workshop will focus on the legal problems which can arise from your content: How can you avoid getting sued for defamation and invasion of privacy? We'll discuss what the plaintiff has to prove to make out a libel case, your common law and constitutional defenses, the differences in defending cases brought by public and private figures, privileges for opinion and using public records, and the effect of corrections, denials, libelous implications and using anonymous sources. Lawsuits for publishing truthful but embarrassing private facts will also be considered. Discussion leaders: George Freeman, Media Law Resource Center; and Carol LoCicero, Thomas & LoCicero Copyright and digital media (11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) This workshop will cover hot issues in copyright and the law of digital media. We will start with a consideration of copyright law; just because something is on the internet does not mean it’s free for the taking. What is copyrightable, the fair use of newsworthy information and embedding and aggregation of content will all be discussed. We will also talk about ways in which the law treats online speech differently from traditional media, including the ramifications of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and the role of social media platforms. Discussion leader: Jeff Hermes, Media Law Resource Center; and Rachel Fugate, Shullman Fugate ",Mako,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T15:00:00Z,2018-06-14T18:30:00Z,210,TRUE,TRUE,FALSE,"George Freeman, Media Law Resource Center; Jeff Hermes, Media Law Resource Center; Carol LoCicero, Thomas & LoCicero PL; Rachel Fugate, Shullman Fugate PLLC",master class,NA,NA
3967,SHOWCASE: Investigating sexual misconduct and #MeToo,"**Moderated by Bernice Yeung, Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting It was a year of reckoning for prominent men accused of sexual harassment, abuse and assault. Go behind the scenes of #MeToo coverage with key journalists who reported and edited major stories involving President Trump, movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, CBS news host Charlie Rose, U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore of Alabama, USA Gymnastics physician Larry Nassar and New Orleans chef John Besh. Panelists will share lessons learned from the investigations that can guide coverage of sexual misconduct in any community. ",Oceans 5-8,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T23:00:00Z,2018-06-16T00:15:00Z,75,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Brett Anderson, The Times-Picayune; Amy Brittain, The Washington Post; Rebecca Corbett, The New York Times; Marisa Kwiatkowski, The Indianapolis Star; Beth Reinhard, The Washington Post; Bernice Yeung, Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting (moderator)",Panel,NA,NA
3968,A conversation with Seymour Hersh: Tips from a life in journalism,"**Moderated by Matt Apuzzo Renowned investigative reporter Seymour Hersh offers practical lessons and advice from a nearly 50-year career unearthing some of the government’s biggest secrets. Learn practical tips from the master on developing sources, interviewing and dealing with government officials who are working to stop you. ",Oceans 5-7,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T21:45:00Z,2018-06-15T22:45:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Matt Apuzzo, The New York Times (moderator); Seymour Hersh, independent journalist",Panel,NA,NA
3969,"IRE Commons - How to have ""the talk"" with your editor (IRE Commons sponsored by Facebook)",Great news: there's data out there on nearly every possible subject! Bad news: a lot of it is basically unusable for any number of reasons. It can be difficult to tell your editor that the data doesn't exist or is too poor to use. Let's talk about strategies to help have this conversation in both our newsrooms and in the data journalism community. ,Veiltail,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T17:30:00Z,2018-06-16T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Steven Rich, The Washington Post",Commons,NA,NA
3970,On the beat: How to ferret out government contracting abuse,"Three veteran journalists share their experiences and secrets in how to unearth shady or improper government contracting arrangements at the federal, state and local levels. The panelists will provide details of how they uncovered shenanigans that cost taxpayers millions of dollars -- even billions of dollars -- in procurements for two-way radios, K-12 education and Pentagon work. They will school attendees about filing public records requests, contacting the competitors of suspect companies and tracking incestuous relationships involving contract officers. ",Oceans 3,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T15:00:00Z,2018-06-15T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Greg Gordon, McClatchy Newspapers; Carrie Jung, WBUR; Patrick Malone, CPI",Panel,NA,NA
3971,"Technology and Tools Track: Free Google tools for deep reporting, analysis and visualization (Sponsored by Knight Foundation)","Learn the latest tricks and tips for tools such as Google Search, Google Sheets and Google Maps, as well as new tools like Cloud Data Studio and Cloud Dataprep. You'll leave equipped with new skills you can put to work the moment you return to the newsroom or classroom. No previous knowledge required! ",Oceans 9-10,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T16:15:00Z,2018-06-14T18:30:00Z,135,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Nicholas Whitaker, Google News Lab",Demo,NA,NA
3972,IRE Commons - Public Records Track: A conversation on how to build a beat on public records (IRE Commons sponsored by Facebook),"The right to access public records is more than a tool for journalism. It’s a critical public policy for business, law, free expression and private citizenship in a democracy. Come learn how to build a beat covering access to public records, much the way journalists are already accustomed to covering access to education or access to health care. Panelists will share a range of experiences with this work, a roster of resources for reporters and editors who need to get up to speed on the topic, and a tipsheet offering best practices for how to ethically cover a topic that is also critical to our own profession. ",Veiltail,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T16:15:00Z,2018-06-14T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Hilary Niles, independent journalist",Commons,NA,NA
3973,IRE Commons - Management Track: Do I want to be a boss? Making the transition from reporter to editor (IRE Commons sponsored by Facebook),"Considering a move into management? Or are you already a fairly new manager? If so, this IRE Commons conversation can help you navigate the path from reporter to editor or producer. Explore key considerations including supervisory and leadership duties, work/life balance, and working relationships with colleagues who recently may have been your peers. ",Veiltail,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T20:30:00Z,2018-06-15T21:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Tracy Weber, ProPublica",Commons,NA,NA
3974,IRE Commons - Long-distance relationships: How to manage and collaborate with a remote staff (IRE Commons sponsored by Facebook),"With nearly two decades of remote experience between us, we’ll discuss how to sell and maintain a remote journalism job. Let’s exchange ideas and tools that make it easier for journalists and managers to work effectively when they aren’t in the same physical space. ",Veiltail,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T23:00:00Z,2018-06-15T00:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Megan Luther, Raycom Media (moderator)",Commons,NA,NA
3975,"IRE Commons - Work Better Track: Family life and investigative journalism: It's not a balance, it's a see-saw (IRE Commons sponsored by Facebook)","Let’s swap ideas and strategies on how to not suck at parenting while investigating. Topics might include parental leave, negotiations, present parenting, business travel and stamina for those long-term investigations. ",Veiltail,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T15:00:00Z,2018-06-16T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Megan Luther, Raycom Media",Commons,NA,NA
3976,IRE Commons - Diversity Track: Women in the newsroom (IRE Commons sponsored by Facebook),"This session will be an off-the-record discussion about being a woman in the newsroom. Some topics we'll bring up will include: negotiating your pay and the pay gap, balancing family and work, challenges and advice on climbing the ladder, dealing with sexist accusations about your reporting and pushing back when you know you have a good story. ",Veiltail,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T16:15:00Z,2018-06-15T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Vicky Nguyen, NBC Bay Area; Amy Julia Harris, Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting; Myriam Masihy, Telemundo 51; Christina Jewett, Kaiser Health News",Commons,NA,NA
3977,IRE Commons - Freelancers' roundtable (IRE Commons sponsored by Facebook),"This brainstorm will identify burgeoning solutions to the most urgent problems in the field of freelance investigative reporting — from legal protection to monetization, especially compensation of a reporter's time. We'll also discuss some time, taxes and revenue management tips to help freelancers think like the sole proprietors of a small business. Facilitated by Freelance Investigative Reporters and Editors, via a new foundation grant to define and strengthen the freelance investigative reporting field. ",Veiltail,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T21:45:00Z,2018-06-15T22:45:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Jaeah Lee, Independent journalist; Laird Townsend, Freelance Investigative Reporters & Editors; Lee van der Voo, Independent journalist",Commons,NA,NA
3978,IRE Commons - Diversity Track: Journalists of color in the newsroom (IRE Commons sponsored by Facebook),"Join an honest, off-the-record discussion on the challenges of being a journalist of color in newsrooms, which are mostly dominated by white people. And how can we, as JOCs, impact what inclusion looks like from the inside? ",Veiltail,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T16:15:00Z,2018-06-16T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Erica Byfield, WNBC New York City; Francisco Vara-Orta, Education Week",Commons,NA,NA
3979,IRE Commons - Students' roundtable (IRE Commons sponsored by Facebook),"This is a roundtable for students to have an honest, off-the-record discussion on the challenges of being a student journalist. Some of the topics that might be brought up include: learning to set aside your personal biases, gaining access to data and documents, and backlash from your university for unfavorable coverage. ",Veiltail,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T21:45:00Z,2018-06-14T22:45:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Alison Berg, Utah State University; Anna Brett, University of Missouri; Melissa Gomez, The New York Times",Commons,NA,NA
3980,IRE Commons - Educators' roundtable (IRE Commons sponsored by Facebook),"This is a discussion about the best practices and tips for turning the classroom into an investigative newsroom. Some of the topics discussed during the roundtable include: how to successfully teach investigative reporting at universities, teaching students about data and documents, and the challenges of running a student newsroom. Bring examples of what you've tried that's really worked or what you're planning to implement that you're excited about. ",Veiltail,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T21:00:00Z,2018-06-16T22:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Aimee Edmundson, Ohio University; David Armstrong, Georgia News Lab; Cheryl W. Thompson, The George Washington University",Commons,NA,NA
3981,Corrupt acts and autocrats: The year in international investigations,"The Trump phenomenon is but one facet of a global reaction against journalism and the truth. Come hear how your colleagues abroad are fighting back with extraordinary stories, holding power to account despite the worst kinds of corruption, crime and outright deceit. The panel will give a rapid-fire tour of inspired muckraking from the Middle East, Latin America and worldwide. ",Oceans 4,2018-06-17,2018-06-17T17:30:00Z,2018-06-17T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Guilherme Amado, Knight Fellow at Stanford University; David Kaplan, GIJN (moderator - YES); Majdoleen Hasan, Global Investigative Journalism Network",Panel,NA,NA
3982,"IRE Commons - O’Brien Fellowships: $65,000 in support of nine-month investigative reporting projects (IRE Commons sponsored by Facebook)","Reporters and editors affiliated with the O’Brien Fellowship in Public Service Journalism discuss the award-winning projects produced by journalists selected for the program at Marquette University. Projects have tackled issues around criminal justice, education, the environment, health, science, government secrecy and more. O’Brien selects 3-5 fellows annually. Find out how to apply. ",Veiltail,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T15:00:00Z,2018-06-15T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Dave Umhoefer, Marquette University (moderator) Greg Borowski, Gary Harki, Maria Perez",Commons,NA,NA
3983,"Handling your next big email or document dump, FBI-style (Sponsored by Knight Foundation)","We've all been there: A big dump of documents and/or correspondence arrives, whether via a confidential source leaking you information or maybe just a hefty FOIA request that’s finally fulfilled. You're stuck trying to make sense of the mountain of information: Finding what's important, identifying those needles in the proverbial haystack, separating the wheat from the chaff. When law enforcement or intelligence agents face such a challenge, they turn to digital forensics for help. We'll cover how you can do the same without breaking the bank. ",Crystal AB,2018-06-17,2018-06-17T17:30:00Z,2018-06-17T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Aaron Kessler, CNN",Panel,NA,NA
3984,Crooked cops and crime labs,"Serious cases of corrupt police officers continue to pop up nationwide, from a Chicago detective accused of framing more than 50 people for murder charges to a secret list of Philadelphia officers who prosecutors won't call as witnesses because of a history of false testimony or other legal problems. At the same time, there are serious doubts about the validity of certain forensic evidence types such as hair fiber, and about the results of unreliable crime lab tests that are cited in court. We'll discuss how to find these cases, what experts to consult, and what records to request. ",Crystal E,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T16:15:00Z,2018-06-14T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Melissa Segura, BuzzFeed News; Ryan Gabrielson, ProPublica; Ted Gest, Criminal Justice Journalists (moderator); Mark Fazlollah, The Philadelphia Inquirer",Panel,NA,NA
3985,Diversity Track: Finding data and context in Native communities,"Reporting on Native communities can present many challenges, not the least of which is finding and using reliable data on issues those communities face. In this panel you'll hear from two reporters working to close this information gap. You'll hear how High Country News is handling data leaks and confidential news tips from tribal government employees, as well as analyzing historical data for investigative reporting in Indian Country. You'll also learn about a project gathering information on missing and murdered Indigenous women. This panel was planned in collaboration with the Native American Journalists Association. ",Crystal AB,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T17:30:00Z,2018-06-15T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Tristan Ahtone, High Country News; Pam Dempsey, The Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting (moderator); Jenni Monet, independent journalist",Panel,NA,NA
3986,On the beat: Charter schools and vouchers,"As charter schools and private schools accepting vouchers become more prevalent around the country, journalists have exposed issues such as fraud, mismanagement, poor accountability, political lobbying connections and discriminatory admissions practices. This panel will give you the tools you need to investigate charter schools and other school choice options in your city or state. ",Crystal AB,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T17:30:00Z,2018-06-16T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Shaina Cavazos, Chalkbeat; Rose Ciotta, EdSource (moderator); Arianna Prothero, Education Week",Panel,NA,NA
3987,Hidden gems in international data (Sponsored by Knight Foundation),"Whether you work in the United States or abroad, international data may bolster your stories, reveal hidden connections and inspire new leads. In this session, you'll learn about proven winners from journalists who've mined international data sets for watchdog and enterprise stories. ",Crystal AB,2018-06-17,2018-06-17T16:15:00Z,2018-06-17T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"John Bones, SKUP Norway",Demo,NA,NA
3988,IRE Commons - Fellowships & grants for freelancers (IRE Commons sponsored by Facebook),Leaders from organizations that give grants to freelancers will explain what kinds of stories they are looking for and what you need to do to successfully apply for a grant. This will be a robust question and answer session. ,Veiltail,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T17:30:00Z,2018-06-14T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Brant Houston, University of Illinois, (moderator); Esther Kaplan, The Investigative Fund; Jane Sasseen, The McGraw Center for Business Journalism; Cheryl W. Thompson, The George Washington University; Laird Townsend, Freelance Investigative Reporters & Editors",Commons,NA,NA
3989,IRE Commons - How pros can help reinvent college media (IRE Commons sponsored by Facebook),"The campus newsrooms that birthed so many of today's top investigative journalists are imperiled by economic, readership and governance troubles. Alumni can help embattled student editors build stronger, more sustainable publications and grow their audience. Let's brainstorm about solutions. ",Veiltail,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T22:15:00Z,2018-06-16T23:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Jessica Huseman, ProPublica; Frank LoMonte, The Brechner Center for Freedom of Information; Melissa Gomez, Caitlin Ostroff and Jimena Tavel, University of Florida",Commons,NA,NA
3990,Technology and Tools Track: Online security for journalists (Sponsored by Knight Foundation),"Safety and security online are important for all users, but especially for journalists in the field conducting sensitive, difficult, and sometimes dangerous reporting. According to a recent study of more than 2,700 newsroom managers and journalists from 130 countries, at least half of those surveyed don’t use any tools or methods to protect their data and information online. Given the importance of journalism to open societies everywhere, it's important to ensure that newsrooms and journalists are equipped with the tools and training they need to be successful — and safe — while doing their work. Attend this workshop to learn how to protect yourself and your news organization from hacking, phishing, malware, other digital attacks and censorship — for the upcoming election season and beyond. More info: https://goo.gl/h7wTX1 *All attendees will receive a free hardware security key to help secure their digital communications, courtesy of Google and Jigsaw. ",Oceans 9-10,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T20:30:00Z,2018-06-14T21:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Jamie Albers, Jigsaw; Nicholas Whitaker, Google News Lab",Demo,NA,NA
3991,Broadcast Show & Tell - Thursday #1 (Sponsored by Napoli Management Group),"**Moderated by Patti Dennis, TEGNA Inc. Show & Tell sessions allow you to share your investigations with colleagues from around the country. Veteran broadcasters will moderate each session. Each slot runs for 15 minutes. Sign-ups open June 4, and additional slots will become available the afternoon of June 13. ",Crystal D,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T15:00:00Z,2018-06-14T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Patti Dennis,TEGNA",Show & Tell,NA,NA
3992,Broadcast Show & Tell - Thursday #2 (Sponsored by Napoli Management Group),"**Moderated by Jeff Harris, WEWS-Cleveland Show & Tell sessions allow you to share your investigations with colleagues from around the country. Veteran broadcasters will moderate each session. Each slot runs for 15 minutes. Sign-ups open June 4, and additional slots will become available the afternoon of June 13. ",Crystal D,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T16:15:00Z,2018-06-14T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Jeff Harris, WEWS-Cleveland",Show & Tell,NA,NA
3993,Broadcast Show & Tell - Thursday #3 (Sponsored by Napoli Management Group),"**Moderated by Lisa Cohen, Columbia Journalism School Show & Tell sessions allow you to share your investigations with colleagues from around the country. Veteran broadcasters will moderate each session. Each slot runs for 15 minutes. Sign-ups open June 4, and additional slots will become available the afternoon of June 13. ",Crystal D,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T17:30:00Z,2018-06-14T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Lisa Cohen, Columbia Journalism School",Show & Tell,NA,NA
3994,Broadcast Show & Tell - Thursday #4 (Sponsored by Napoli Management Group),"**Moderated by Chad Matthews, WABC-New York Show & Tell sessions allow you to share your investigations with colleagues from around the country. Veteran broadcasters will moderate each session. Each slot runs for 15 minutes. Sign-ups open June 4, and additional slots will become available the afternoon of June 13. ",Crystal D,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T21:45:00Z,2018-06-14T22:45:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,Chad Matthews,Show & Tell,NA,NA
3995,Broadcast Show & Tell - Thursday #5 (Sponsored by Napoli Management Group),"**Moderated by Jeff Harris, WEWS-Cleveland Show & Tell sessions allow you to share your investigations with colleagues from around the country. Veteran broadcasters will moderate each session. Each slot runs for 15 minutes. Sign-ups open June 4, and additional slots will become available the afternoon of June 13. ",Crystal D,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T23:00:00Z,2018-06-15T00:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Jeff Harris, WEWS-Cleveland",Show & Tell,NA,NA
3996,Broadcast Show & Tell - Friday #1 (Sponsored by Napoli Management Group),"**Moderated by Al Tompkins, Poynter Show & Tell sessions allow you to share your investigations with colleagues from around the country. Veteran broadcasters will moderate each session. Each slot runs for 15 minutes. Sign-ups open June 4, and additional slots will become available the afternoon of June 13. ",Crystal D,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T15:00:00Z,2018-06-15T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Al Tompkins, Poynter Institute",Show & Tell,NA,NA
3997,Broadcast Show & Tell - Friday #2 (Sponsored by Napoli Management Group),"**Moderated by Al Tompkins, Poynter Show & Tell sessions allow you to share your investigations with colleagues from around the country. Veteran broadcasters will moderate each session. Each slot runs for 15 minutes. Sign-ups open June 4, and additional slots will become available the afternoon of June 13. ",Crystal D,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T16:15:00Z,2018-06-15T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Al Tompkins, Poynter Institute",Show & Tell,NA,NA
3998,Broadcast Show & Tell - Friday #3 (Sponsored by Napoli Management Group),"**Moderated by Al Tompkins, Poynter Show & Tell sessions allow you to share your investigations with colleagues from around the country. Veteran broadcasters will moderate each session. Each slot runs for 15 minutes. Sign-ups open June 4, and additional slots will become available the afternoon of June 13. ",Crystal D,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T17:30:00Z,2018-06-15T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Al Tompkins, Poynter Institute",Show & Tell,NA,NA
3999,Broadcast Show & Tell - Friday #4 (Sponsored by Napoli Management Group),"**Moderated by Scott Matthews, CNBC Show & Tell sessions allow you to share your investigations with colleagues from around the country. Veteran broadcasters will moderate each session. Each slot runs for 15 minutes. Sign-ups open June 4, and additional slots will become available the afternoon of June 13. ",Crystal D,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T21:45:00Z,2018-06-15T22:45:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Scott Matthews, CNBC",Show & Tell,NA,NA
4000,Broadcast Show & Tell - Friday #5 (Sponsored by Napoli Management Group),"**Moderated by Maria Mercader, CBS News Show & Tell sessions allow you to share your investigations with colleagues from around the country. Veteran broadcasters will moderate each session. Each slot runs for 15 minutes. Sign-ups open June 4, and additional slots will become available the afternoon of June 13. ",Crystal D,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T23:00:00Z,2018-06-16T00:15:00Z,75,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Maria Mercader, CBS News",Show & Tell,NA,NA
4001,Broadcast Show & Tell - Saturday - #1 (Sponsored by Napoli Management Group),"**Moderated by Lea Thompson, independent journalist Show & Tell sessions allow you to share your investigations with colleagues from around the country. Veteran broadcasters will moderate each session. Each slot runs for 15 minutes. Sign-ups open June 4, and additional slots will become available the afternoon of June 13. ",Crystal D,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T15:00:00Z,2018-06-16T16:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Lea Thompson, independent journalist",Show & Tell,NA,NA
4002,Broadcast Show & Tell - Saturday #2 (Sponsored by Napoli Management Group),"**Moderated by Kevin Keeshan, NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations Show & Tell sessions allow you to share your investigations with colleagues from around the country. Veteran broadcasters will moderate each session. Each slot runs for 15 minutes. Sign-ups open June 4, and additional slots will become available the afternoon of June 13. ",Crystal D,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T16:15:00Z,2018-06-16T17:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Kevin Keeshan, NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations",Show & Tell,NA,NA
4003,Broadcast Show & Tell - Saturday #3 (Sponsored by Napoli Management Group),"**Moderated by Mike Schaefer, WVUE-New Orleans Show & Tell sessions allow you to share your investigations with colleagues from around the country. Veteran broadcasters will moderate each session. Each slot runs for 15 minutes. Sign-ups open June 4, and additional slots will become available the afternoon of June 13. ",Crystal D,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T17:30:00Z,2018-06-16T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Mike Schaefer, WVUE-New Orleans",Show & Tell,NA,NA
4004,Broadcast Show & Tell - Saturday #4 (Sponsored by Napoli Management Group),"**Moderated by Greg Phillips, WMC-Memphis Show & Tell sessions allow you to share your investigations with colleagues from around the country. Veteran broadcasters will moderate each session. Each slot runs for 15 minutes. Sign-ups open June 4, and additional slots will become available the afternoon of June 13. ",Crystal D,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T22:15:00Z,2018-06-16T23:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Greg Phillips, WMC-Memphis",Show & Tell,NA,NA
4005,Welcome first-timers: Get a button and conference tips,"Welcome to the conference! Get a special button for first-time attendees and hear from IRE staff about tips and tactics to navigate our conference like a pro. Also, you'll learn about key resources that IRE offers once you're back home. ",Crystal AB,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T14:30:00Z,2018-06-14T14:50:00Z,20,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Doug Haddix & Denise Malan, IRE/NICAR",NA,NA,NA
4006,The IRE services you don't know about,"You've entered IRE contests, you've attended trainings, you're at this conference. But, did you know that you can hire IRE to do research for your stories? Did you know that the NICAR Data Library staff can help you clean data and analyze it for you? Learn more about everything IRE can do for you. ",Oceans 3,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T14:30:00Z,2018-06-16T14:50:00Z,20,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Lauren Grandestaff & Charles Minshew, IRE/NICAR",NA,NA,NA
4007,Technology and Tools Track: The tools and apps every reporter should know (Sponsored by Knight Foundation),"Some people say this is the best era to be a journalist - not because of the abundance of news, but because the Internet and other digital advances have made for faster, stronger, broader, and more efficient reporting. Come learn the highs, the lows and the how-tos of some of the best tools for journalism. ",Oceans 9-10,2018-06-14,2018-06-14T23:00:00Z,2018-06-15T00:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Ren LaForme, Poynter; Samantha Sunne, independent journalist",Demo,NA,NA
4008,Using data and documents in your reporting,How to get in the document mindset and look for data and documents on all beats. We give specific examples of documents and data that are available and useful for investigative reporting. ,Oceans 3,2018-06-17,2018-06-17T17:30:00Z,2018-06-17T18:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Mark Rochester, Detroit Free Press; Kathy Kiely, University of Missouri, Corey Johnston, Tampa Bay Times",NA,NA,NA
4009,How to report and produce break-out work: Exploring Livingston Award winning investigations with the Knight Foundation,"**Moderated by Chris Davis, USA TODAY Network Meet the 2018 winners of The Livingston Awards for Young Journalists. From landing their first journalism jobs to breaking investigation award-winning pieces, they will examine ways to get noticed, dig deeper and tell powerful stories. ",Oceans 3,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T20:30:00Z,2018-06-15T21:30:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Chris Davis, Gannett (moderator); Christina Goldbaum, independent journalist; Michael S. Schmidt, The New York Times",Panel,NA,NA
4014,Misinformation and strategies to combat deceit (Sponsored by Knight Foundation),"With bad actors orchestrating campaigns to deceive the public, how can journalists report on the trends and tactics used to spread misinformation online? Discover the latest tools and tactics for uncovering misinformation and deceit. ",Oceans 4,2018-06-15,2018-06-15T21:45:00Z,2018-06-15T22:45:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Dakota Flournoy, Storyful; Cameron Hickey, NewsTracker; Jennifer Preston, Knight Foundation (moderator); Katie Sanders, Politifact; Craig Silverman, BuzzFeed News",Panel,NA,NA
4015,Meet the authors - #1,"Join David Cay Johnston, Paula Lavigne, Mark Schlabach and Maya Rao for an informal author meet and greet. Bring your books to sign or purchase copies at the door. ",Mako,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T21:00:00Z,2018-06-16T22:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Sy Hersh,  David Cay JohnstonPaula Lavigne/Mark Schlabach; Maya Rao",Master class,NA,NA
4016,Meet the authors - #2,"Join Meredith Broussard, Blake Ellis, Melanie Hicken, T. Christian Miller and Mary Shanklin for an informal author meet and greet. Bring your books to get signed or purchase copies at the door. ",Mako,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T22:15:00Z,2018-06-16T23:15:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Meredith Broussard, T, Melanie/Blake, Mary Shanklin",Master class,NA,NA
4017,"Technology and Tools Track: Fast and furious fact finding with Google, Wayback Machine, Skype and YouTube","Dutch-born Henk van Ess (twitter.com/henkvaness) is fact-checking once more (see also Fast and Furious Fact-Finding with Facebook) but is now focusing on fact-checking with Google, Wayback Machine, Skype and YouTube, inspired by recent stories written on tight deadlines. In this session, he will show: * how to find the secret address of a CEO by typing in a very strange looking formula into Google * why every reporter should know about Google Triple Search * the clever Google trick that allows you to find out when something went viral, who is behind a nickname and even helps you to find deleted Instagram accounts * what to do when you have to view five hours of YouTube videos, but you only have 15 minutes * how to find the exact time that something was uploaded to YouTube * and why a backdoor in Skype is one of the best people finders. ",Crystal E,2018-06-16,2018-06-16T21:00:00Z,2018-06-16T22:00:00Z,60,FALSE,FALSE,FALSE,"Henk van Ess, Bellingcat",Panel,NA,NA