Join us at The future of independent media summit this month

You are invited to the Future of Independent Media summit on October 26 & 27 2024 at OCAD U in Toronto, Ontario.

The Future of Independent Media Summit is a two-day event, organized by Press Forward, to talk – really talk.

On Saturday October 26, we’re opening the doors and hosting a public conversation on everything from philanthropy to going analog in your marketing to the impact of the Online News Act. There’s a lot to talk about!

This day of conversations, workshops and networking is all about looking to the future and how we can improve journalism in Canada – for our publications, for our audiences, and for our communities.

Register now for your summit pass!

OCTOBER 26 AGENDA

10:00-10:15 >> Introduction & opening remarks

10:15-11:00 >> Opening Talk: How’s It Going, Actually? Dispatches From The Publishing Desks

11:20-12:15 >> Lightning Talks: One Great Trick: what has been tried and what works?

12:30-2:00 >> Lunch Break (lunch is not included)

2:00-2:30 >> Gallery Walk: join us for a fun interactive session!

2:45-3:30 >> Moderated Open Discussion: Public policy and the independent press

3:45-4:15 >> Panel Discussion: Love and Funder: Philanthropy and journalism

4:30-5:30 >> Keynote: The Case for Optimism in Local News

5:30-6:00 >> Close of summit

Events on Sunday October 27 are for Press Forward members and invited partners. 

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Registration for a Summit Pass is $50. We’ve also made available some tickets for students for $25. Passes are available via Eventbrite. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to members.pressforward@gmail.com.

We’re looking forward to seeing you there!