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Media Industry's Premier Event

News Industry Mega-Conference

Where media executives, publishers, and industry leaders shape the future of news. Two intensive days of strategic discussions on revenue innovation, audience engagement, and the technologies driving media transformation.

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Upcoming Conference

Austin 2026

2026
March 30 - April 1
Austin, Texas
2027
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400+
Media Executives
250+
News Organizations
150+
Solution Providers
2
Intensive Days
Why Media Leaders Attend

Strategic Focus Areas

Two intensive days where industry leaders tackle the strategies, technologies, and market forces shaping the future of news and media. From revenue innovation to audience engagement, every session delivers actionable insights you can implement immediately.

Revenue Innovation

Subscription strategies, advertising evolution, and alternative revenue streams that are working across local, regional, and national media organizations.

Technology Integration

AI implementation, automation tools, and digital transformation strategies that improve efficiency and enhance content delivery across platforms.

Audience Engagement

Community building, reader loyalty programs, and content strategies that drive deeper engagement in competitive media markets.

Program Highlights

Executive Development
Year-long leadership training program
Family Owners Meeting
Specialized sessions for family-owned newspapers
Mega Town Square
Premier networking and exhibition space
Two-Day Format
"They call it Mega because it is the largest newspaper meeting of the year" - Matt McMillan

"Mega delivers the practical insights and connections that move our business forward. It's where the real solutions happen — not just theory, but strategies we can implement immediately."

David Rodriguez
Publisher, Coastal Media Group
2025
Orlando, Florida
400+
Media Executives

Industry Leadership Summit in Orlando

The 2025 Mega-Conference brought together media leaders from across the industry for intensive discussions on AI integration, revenue diversification, and audience engagement strategies. From executive roundtables to technology showcases, attendees gained cutting-edge insights for competitive advantage.

AI and Automation
Practical implementation strategies for newsroom efficiency and content enhancement across media organizations.
Revenue Diversification
Successful subscription models, membership programs, and alternative revenue streams driving media sustainability.
Industry Research
Latest audience behavior studies and advertising effectiveness research across local and national media markets.
Executive Networks
Strategic connections between media leaders, technology providers, and industry innovators driving transformation.
Learn About 2026 Austin

Join Media Leaders Shaping the Industry

Experience where business gets done in the media industry. Two intensive days of strategic discussions, technology showcases, and executive networking that drive real results for news organizations.

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