Policy and Politics: Sessions in this track will highlight today’s most pressing media policy debates, discuss how to advance the public interest in Washington, and explore how media are impacting some of the world’s most pressing political issues.
Social Justice and Movement Building: Sessions in this track will look at the connections between media and social and political justice issues as well as share strategies for organizing a diverse, savvy and effective popular effort for better media.
Journalism and Public Media: Sessions in this track should focus on the future of journalism, put a spotlight on innovative projects and policy ideas, and survey the diverse landscape of public, noncommercial, community, ethnic, alternative and new media.
Media Makers, Culture and the Arts: Sessions in this track will delve into music, art, film and other creative media, showcasing inspiring projects, examining how media and technology are affecting our culture, and connecting the arts to media policy and politics.
Technology and Innovation: Sessions in this track will investigate how technology is reshaping the media, politics and our daily lives. It will feature new ideas from innovative thinkers using technology for social change.
Workshops and Trainings: Sessions in this track will include how-to workshops, hands-on trainings, skills-building, "best practices" case studies, models for successful campaigns and strategies for engaging key constituencies.