Conference Sessions
Lecture Series
Clay Patrick McBride
Clay Patrick McBride is known for his bold portraiture that celebrates his subjects through empowerment, humor, honesty, and grit; he…
March 13, 2026 9:30 am
Apollo II
Focusing on Your Books – Keeping Your Finances Organized as a Freelancer
In this session, we will walk through a simple financial system to help solopreneurs and freelancers stay organized and understand…
March 13, 2026 11:00 am
Apollo
Truth Under Pressure
As technology accelerates and public trust in media continues to shift, ethical decisions have become both more complex and more…
March 13, 2026 11:00 am
Apollo 1
Lunch
Refuel without leaving the hotel. A $15 cold buffet lunch will be available Friday and Saturday and includes a fresh…
March 13, 2026 12:00 pm
Stardust Lobby
Student Shootout
24-Hour Photo Challenge You’ll have 24 hours, from Friday at lunch through Saturday at lunch, to complete your entry.…
March 13, 2026 12:00 pm
Safety and Awareness
Stop The Bleed
For journalists, STOP THE BLEED training is critical. Covering protests, natural disasters, active shooter situations, and civil unrest means being present at the exact…
March 13, 2026 12:30 pm
Reimagining the Photojournalism Career
This moderated discussion brings together industry professionals who have applied their photojournalism backgrounds in new directions. Mark Dye, Senior Photographer…
March 13, 2026 1:30 pm
Turning Personal Projects Into Paid Work
Personal projects can define your voice, expand your vision, and open doors professionally, but getting that work published and paid…
March 13, 2026 1:30 pm
Apollo
Police and the Press Interaction in the ICE Age
Journalists covering immigration enforcement and public order operations increasingly find themselves caught between expanding assertions of federal authority and well-settled…
March 13, 2026 3:00 pm
Apollo II
Lecture Series
Maddie Meyer
Maddie Meyer, Chief Sport photographer for Getty Images, based in Boston, offers an inside look at building a focused, sustainable career…
March 13, 2026 5:00 pm
Apollo II
Friday Portfolio Reviews
Have your work reviewed one-on-one by faculty members and industry leaders. Sign-up for Friday night reviews will begin at 1:00…
March 13, 2026 8:30 pm
Apollo I