Registration & Sponsorships · September 27–30, Washington, D.C.

Three meetings, one week in Washington where the industry sets its direction.

America's Newspapers and the News/Media Alliance bring their signature fall events together for the first time — the Senior Leadership Conference, the Family Owners Meeting, and the Support Journalism Fly-In. Publishers, presidents, and senior executives, all in D.C. the same week. Early bird rates close July 1.

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Early Bird ends July 1

Senior Leadership Conference

For publishers, presidents, and senior executives setting direction for America's newspaper companies. Sept. 28–30 in Washington, D.C.

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Registration Open
Early Bird ends July 1

Family Owners Meeting

The annual gathering for family newspaper owners, held alongside SLC in Washington, D.C. Sept. 27–28.

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News/Media Alliance

Support Journalism Fly-In

Meet with Members of Congress on Capitol Hill to advocate for legislation that protects local newspapers, capped by the Support Journalism Awards Dinner. Hosted by the News/Media Alliance.

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For Solutions Partners

Put your brand in front of news executives and leaders all week

Sponsor the Senior Leadership Conference, the Family Owners Meeting, or a premium spot at the SLC After Hours event — and reach the executives setting direction for the industry. Contact Patty Slusher for the 2026 prospectus.

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Resource Spotlight
Featured · Election 2026
Win the 2026 cycle on both pages — editorial and advertising.
The Election 2026 brief lays out the strategy for the cycle: how your editorial coverage shapes local races and how your sales team turns that influence into political and advocacy ad revenue. Plan your election strategy now, before the cycle plans it for you.
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Advocacy · New Advisory
Protect your website from CIPA lawsuits.
California Invasion of Privacy Act lawsuits are targeting websites that use tracking tools without adequate notice or consent. What's driving the cases, and what to review with your counsel before they reach you.
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Editorial · New
America won't save local journalism by ignoring newspapers.
The case for putting local newspapers at the center of the conversation about local news — not at the margins. Read it, share it, and put it in front of your community's decision-makers.
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Awards · Judges Needed
Volunteer to judge the 2026 Commentary Prize.
Entries closed May 31. Experienced editors and writers are still needed to judge the Carmage Walls Commentary Prize. A couple of hours of your time elevates the best opinion writing in the industry.
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