Support Journalism Awards Dinner
and Fly-In 2026
Join fellow news and media leaders for the News/Media Alliance’s 2026 Support Journalism Awards Dinner and Fly-In, and make your voice heard. We’ll gather to celebrate Congressional champions of our industry, and then, guided by our expert lobbyists, you will meet with Members of Congress and their staff to reinforce the need for legislation to protect and support quality journalism. Together, we can ensure a thriving future for our important industry.
Registration for this event is now closed. Please reach out to rsvp@newsmediaalliance.org if you have any questions.
The News/Media Alliance will be merging its Fly-In with the America’s Newspapers Senior Leadership Conference/Family Owners Conference, offering an enhanced, integrated experience to members of both organizations, one that will expand the reach and advocacy impact of their important work. NMA members have the opportunity to register for Senior Leadership Conference events at the member rate.
News/Media Alliance-led events are in red. America’s Newspapers-led events are in blue.
On Wednesday, September 30, the News/Media Alliance and America’s Newspapers will be hosting a Journalism Summit for attendees of NMA’s Fly-In and AN’s Conference. The summit will feature a number of engaging discussions about the state of the industry and how best to advocate for ourselves, including:
Inside Washington: A Conversation with Rep. Jamie Raskin
- — Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Ranking Member of House Judiciary Committee
- — Danielle Coffey, President & CEO, News/Media Alliance
Global Perspectives on the Future of News Media
- — Stig Ørskov, CEO, WAN-IFRA
- — Paul Deegan, President & CEO, News Media Canada
- — Moderator: Neil Quinter, SVP – Global Government Affairs, News/Media Alliance
Copyright 101: Register to Protect What You Publish
- — Regan Smith, SVP & General Counsel, News/Media Alliance
Licensing Matters: Protecting and Monetizing Your Content
- — Danielle Coffey, President & CEO, News Media Alliance
- — Jeremy Gulban, CEO, CherryRoad Media
- — Fran Wills, CEO, Local Media Consortium
- — Moderated by: Cassie Sciortino, Director, Legal, News/Media Alliance
Making the Case for Journalism: Advocacy from the Statehouse to Capitol Hill
Panel 1: The Future of Navigating Capitol Hill
- — Alan Fisco, Chief Executive Officer, The Seattle Times
- — Eriade Williams, VP – Government Affairs, NewsCorp
- — Greg Orlando, SVP – Government Affairs, News/Media Alliance
- — Moderated by Holly Lubart, VP – Government Affairs, News/Media Alliance
Panel 2: What’s Cooking in Statehouses
- — Debbie Anselm, Executive Director, Iowa Newspaper Association
- — Tony Baranowski, State Policy Director, America’s Newspapers
- — Patrick Dorsey, Publisher, Santa Fe New Mexican
- — Jeff Glasser, General Counsel, Los Angeles Times
- — Moderated by Emily Emery, VP – Government Affairs, News/Media Alliance
Following Wednesday’s Joint General Session, the American Press Institute will bring together leaders serving local news communities — including newsroom leaders and leaders of local and state press associations — for a highly participatory, half-day retreat on leading through AI.
Together, we’ll explore how AI can help news organizations work better, build capacity and prepare for what’s ahead — and the leadership decisions necessary to turn those opportunities into thoughtful action. No established AI practice or policy is required; the Retreat is designed for leaders across levels of AI experience.
Date: September 30
Time: 12:00–5:00 p.m.
Location: National Union Building, 918 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Please join us as we head to the Library of Congress after the joint event on September 30th. The Library’s special collections department has offered to curate a private exhibition of historic newspapers, photographs, manuscripts, and archival collections, building off the special collection Our History in the Headlines: America’s Story in Newspapers that was displayed for America’s 250th Anniversary.
Staged in the historic Jefferson Building, the exhibit will feature historical prints spanning the nation from San Francisco Chronicle to Boston Globe, as well as displays focused on the digital landscape.
Date: September 30
Time: 1:00–4:00 p.m. (members are welcome to view the exhibit anytime within this window)
Location: Library of Congress – Jefferson Building, 10 1st St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Washington, D.C. 20037
The News/Media Alliance is offering a travel stipend for fly-in related expenses of up to $1,000 to those who are in need of financial assistance and wouldn’t be able to attend without it. For consideration to receive the stipend, individuals can apply for it when registering.
Once approved, in order to receive reimbursement for event-related travel expenses, participants must:
Please contact rsvp@newsmediaalliance.org with any questions.
Media Inquiries:
Sam Quigley, Director, Communications — sam@newsmediaalliance.org