Two universities are bringing together journalists, researchers, scholars, entrepreneurs, technologists, regulators and the public in Washington, D.C., on May 27 for a "critical convening" on the future and sustainability of journalism and America's newspapers.

"From Gatekeeper to Information Valet: Workplans for Sustaining Journalism," is set for Wed., May 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the downtown Washington, D.C., campus of The George Washington University. Topics to be covered include
privacy, advertising, personalization and subscription networks for web news and services.

All-day registration of $55 includes lunch and refreshments. The gathering is open to the public and more information is at http://www.journalismtrust.org.

The event requires online registration, go to http://www.journalismtrust.org. The George Washington University Inn is providing a special lodging rate for attendees.

"From Gatekeeper to Valet" will include findings from a new national survey tracking consumer attitudes toward privacy commissioned by the Reynolds Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism -- principal organizer of the May 27 event.

The fast-paced, morning briefing and afternoon participatory work and news sessions will be staged in state-of-the-art Jack Morton Auditorium at GWU.

Participants will exchange the latest news and ideas about tools, systems and services likely to sustain the values, principles and purposes of independent journalism. Participants will organize briefings on key initiatives and
technologies, stage a round of afternoon breakout sessions and then wrap up by considering what's been learned and what next steps are required.