Tue, Aug 12 - Translating Clinical Data into Compelling Visuals: A Guide to Graphical Abstract
What: We will take you through designing visual abstracts for clinical research. Learn how to create visuals that not only summarize your study but also captivate journal editors and readers.
Who: Valeria Panissa Health Science, Pharmacovigilant Analyst.
When: 9 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Editage
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Tue, Aug 12 - Finding Your Voice in Longterm Storytelling
What: A behind the scenes look at "Trembling Earth" — a three-year project focused on protecting Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp.
Who: David Walter Banks, photographer and environmental advocacy artist.
When: 11 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Society of Environmental Journalists
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Tue, Aug 12 - Beyond Content: Designing AI for Coherence, Growth, and Shared Meaning
What: This session offers a grounded approach to integrating AI into real learning workflows—not as a shortcut, but as a tool for reflection, decision-making, and team growth. Whether you’re just getting started or trying to deepen your practice, you’ll leave with fresh ways to use AI for designing better prompts, structuring learning conversations, and supporting real-world outcomes.
Who: Dox Brown, Educe LLC.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: OpenSesame
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Tue, Aug 12 - Buzzwords to Blueprints: What AI on Campus Actually Looks Like
What: A dynamic conversation on how universities are moving from hype to hands-on innovation. Our panel will explore specific and creative ways institutions are encouraging students to use AI responsibly and effectively—whether through course design, new creative tools, partnerships with tech companies, or campus-wide initiatives. The goal of this webinar is for attendees to walk away with fresh examples, practical takeaways, and a better understanding of how forward-thinking colleges are turning AI from theory into action.
Who: Asim Ali Ph.D, Executive Director of the Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning at Auburn University, California State University Monterrey Bay CIO; Tara Hughes, Adobe Senior Product Marketing Manager; Dhruva Chandrasekhar; Senior Writer for the Chronicle of Higher Education Rick Seltzer.
When: 1:30 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Whiteboard Advisors
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Tue, Aug 12 - Ways to make your next Reel really take off
What: We’ll explore proven strategies to help your Reels gain traction, from crafting scroll-stopping hooks and choosing the right audio, to timing, tagging, and maximizing engagement after you post. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to take your short-form video game to the next level, this session will leave you with fresh ideas and actionable tips to boost your reach and results.
Who: David Arkin, Founder, David Arkin Consulting.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Local Media Association
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Tue, Aug 12 - Introduction to Proposal Writing
What: This indispensable class will give you a step-by-step guide to creating a grant proposal to a foundation. It will include: The basic elements of a grant proposal, including the need statement, project description, and evaluation plan. A model outline of the essential components of any grant proposal The "do's" and "don'ts" of writing, planning and submitting a proposal. The methods for building a relationship with a potential funder, from initial outreach to follow-up and reporting.
Who: Ivonne Simms, Educational Programming Manager, Candid.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Candid
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Tue, Aug 12 - AI Innovator Collaborative: Let’s Write It: Workshop To Write AI Use Disclosures
What: What Trusting News is learning about what news consumers think about AI use in journalism and draft your own disclosure language around AI use. Whether you’re thinking about labeling AI-generated visuals, explaining how AI helps with summarizing and translating stories or disclosing tools used in story development, we’ll help you do it clearly, responsibly and in a way your audience understands.
Who: Trusting News’ Lynn Walsh.
When: 3 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Online News Association
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Wed, Aug 13 - The Big Why: The case for strengthening climate and environmental journalism in Africa
What: This webinar will delve into the fundamental reasons why robust and impactful climate and environmental journalism is an indispensable pillar of an informed society and a sustainable future. The discussion will explore the state of climate and environmental journalism in Africa, identify the needs and gaps, and opportunities for multistakeholder collaboration.
Who: Marystella Simiyu, Africa Senior Legal Officer, IPI; Tulani Ngwenya, Associate Journalist, Oxpeckers Investigative Environmental Journalism; Lydia Kembabazi, Africa Program Manager, IPI; Ibrahima Yakubu, Founder of the African Climate Reporters; Farah Wael, Advocacy and Engagement Director, Women in News
When: 5 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: International Press Institute
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Wed, Aug 13 - Cloud Attack and Defend: Emerging Threats
What: Explore the evolving landscape of cyber threats targeting Cloud and AI environments. We’ll share the latest findings on real-world threats. Discover the tactics, techniques, and procedures used by adversaries, and gain actionable strategies to fortify your defenses.
Who: Chris Hosking, SentinelOne.
When: 8 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: SentinelOne
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Wed, Aug 13 - Integrating AI with the Kirkpatrick Four Levels: Revolutionizing Evaluation
What: We will explore the fusion of AI and the Kirkpatrick Model to enhance training evaluations. Discover how AI can refine program planning, generate innovative brainstorming techniques, and elevate data analysis and presentation, all while maintaining essential human oversight.
Who: Vanessa Milara Alzate, Owner and CEO of Kirkpatrick Partners and Founder of Anchored Training; Myra Roldan, founder and CEO of UnDesto AI.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: OpenSesame
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Wed, Aug 13 - AI-Powered Search: New Frontiers in Marketing with Google
What: We’ll reveal the future of search and how AI is transforming the way people discover and engage with content. Explore cutting-edge innovations like AI Overviews, Lens, and Circle to Search—and uncover what they mean for shifting consumer behavior. Walk away with actionable insights to evolve your marketing strategy and stay ahead in this new era of search.
Who: Cecilia Wong Global Product Lead, Head of Search Creatives & Formats Google.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Association of National Advertisers (ANA)
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Wed, Aug 13 - The “Big Beautiful Bill”: What it means for taxes
What: We will inform journalists on the biggest tax cuts and tax policy changes that are part of the new law. We’ll dive into how these changes could impact readers and viewers, look at what these provisions mean for the federal deficit, and also explore which groups of people can expect to see the biggest benefits from the law and who might not. Whether you’re new to writing about taxes or have dipped your toe into writing about them before, our policy experts will be ready to answer your burning questions on how the new law stands to impact Americans’ pocketbooks and more.
Who: Shai Akabas, Vice President, Economic Policy·Bipartisan Policy Center; Andrew Lautz Director, Tax Policy·Bipartisan Policy Center.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsors: Bipartisan Policy Center & The Journalism Center at the National Press Club
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Wed, Aug 13 – Open Source Threat Intelligence: Still a Reliable Tool Amidst the AI and Machine Learning Hype
What: In this presentation, we will highlight while automating threat intelligence is great, the human factor in gathering timely and critical information from open sources is equally important. Companies cannot simply rely solely on AI algorithms despite the hype.
Who: Ralph Villanueva, IT Security & Compliance Analyst.
When: 5 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: TechTarget
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Thu, Aug 14 - Beyond Basic AI – How Structured Content Unlocks Next-Level Intelligence
What: You’ll discover how structured content can power your technology ecosystem and enable deeper, more actionable insights from your proprietary materials. From fueling intelligent chatbots to supporting semantic search across your content ecosystem, this webinar will show you how to move beyond basic AI and into a new era of intelligent learning solutions.
Who: Chris Kocher, senior solutions architect at MadCap.
When: 11 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: MadCap Software
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Thu, Aug 14 - How to Master Media Relations: Targeting, Tailoring, Timing
What: We'll explore proven strategies for precision targeting and crafting personalized pitches that resonate with journalists and build stronger relationships over time. You’ll also learn how to ensure your media lists are accurate and up to date, craft outreach that gets responses, and streamline your workflow without sacrificing quality. Whether you’re looking to improve your pitch performance or build long-term media connections, this webinar will help you level up your approach.
Who: Karen Swim, APR, is the Founder of Words For Hire, a B2B, Technology, and Healthcare PR and Marketing agency and the President of Solo PR Pro.
When: 12:30 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Public Relations Today
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Fri, Aug 15 - The Freelance Life: What to know and how to grow
What: Whether you're just stepping into the freelance world or looking to grow your independent journalism business, this half-day virtual conference is designed to equip you with practical tools, insider knowledge, and expert guidance. Participants will hear from seasoned freelancers, editors, and an attorney about today’s freelance landscape and learn how to build their businesses, successfully pitch stories, and thrive as an independent journalist in an evolving industry. With tailored tracks for both new and experienced freelancers, this conference is your chance to sharpen your strategy, expand your network, and get inspired.
Who: Kaitlyn Arford, freelance journalist; Allison Prang, NPCJI, freelance journalist; Mythili Sampathkumar, freelance journalist; Ellen Lee, Wirecutter; Cari Shan, freelance journalist; Katie Hawkins-Gaar, freelancer writer/consultant; Allison Prang, NPCJI, freelance journalist; Cari Shane, freelance journalist; Lisa Armstrong; UC Berkeley; Danny Freedman, freelance journalist; Beth Francesco, moderator; Lynn Oberlander, Ballard Spahr; Anjuman Ali, The Washington Post; Melanie Eversley, Black News & Views; Natalie Shutler, New York Magazine; Alexandra Sifferlin, The New York Times.
When: 12 pm – 4:15 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: $25 for National Press Club members and students, $35/public
Sponsor: National Press Club
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Fri, Aug 15 - Crafting Narrative Investigations with Power and Precision
What: A hands-on workshop exploring the art and craft of narrative investigations — a storytelling approach that uses real people as the engine of deep, fact-based journalism. Narrative investigations rely on scenes, dialogue, character, and emotional stakes to bring truth to life — merging the immersive power of fiction with the rigor of investigative reporting.
Who: Investigative journalist Andrea Ball.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Sunlight Research Center
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