Register now for the first-ever joint venture between the New England Newspaper and Press Association and the New York Press Association at the Fall Publishers’ Conference, September 19-21 in Providence, Rhode Island.

We’re excited to invite you to an engaging and informative event packed with opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate excellence in journalism.

The networking and learning opportunities will be worth the trip with our dynamic conference program filled with presentations by industry leaders and experts in all areas of publishing!

Saturday at noon, we’ll celebrate excellence in journalism with the announcement of our most prestigious awards, including the New England Newspaper of the Year, Publick Occurrences, Allan B. Rogers Editorial Award, New England First Amendment Award, AP Sevellon Brown New England Journalist of the Year, Bob Wallack Community Journalism Award, and The Cornerstone Award.

Did we mention the food? We have made arrangements for group dinners. Gracie’s is a storied Providence institution and Hemenway’s is a renowned seafood favorite. WaterFire sets the river ablaze on Saturday night, featuring scenic gondola rides, cocktails, your choice of food trucks, seafood restaurants, unlimited Italian choices on Providence’s famous Federal Hill, and more.

Click here to register for the conference.

Click here to book your room at OMNI Providence for $209 per night. The cut-off date is September 4th.

Visit our conference page for the full program with session descriptions and times.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with colleagues from seven states. Register today and secure your spot!

Program Highlights Include:

  • Thursday, Sept 19:
  • NENPA Board of Directors meeting followed by a “Getting to know you/Great idea exchange” networking session.
  • Enjoy cocktails and dinner at Gracie’s.
  • Friday, Sept 20:
  • Start the day with breakfast, followed by sessions on organizational excellence, AI in local journalism, effective newsletters, and promoting civil discourse.
  • End the day with a cocktail reception and dinner at Hemenway’s.
  • Saturday, Sept 21:
  • Explore strategies for digital revenue, adapting to evolving consumer preferences, setting a community-centric strategy, and mastering audience growth amid new challenges.
  • Celebrate excellence in journalism at the NENPA Awards luncheon.
  • Wrap up with an evening of fun at WaterFire, featuring cocktails, food trucks, and entertainment.

This conference is a must-attend for anyone passionate about the future of journalism. We hope to see you there!