September 7, 2010
Posted by Mary Alice Crim

I’ve been inspired and awed by all of the amazing suggestions we’ve received so far for our next National Conference for Media Reform in April. It makes me think that media reformers are some of the most imaginative and passionate people I’ve ever met.

While ideas have rolled in suggesting what to discuss at the next conference, I know there’s still a lot out there. And the deadline for submitting them is soon – this Friday, September 10. From sessions touching on policy and politics to journalism and public media to culture and the arts, we want to hear it all!

With your input, we can make this conference a one-of-a kind opportunity to strategize, network, share skills, swap information and inspire one another during three days of workshops, panels, caucuses, keynote speeches, meetings and parties in Boston next April 8-10, 2011.

To submit your suggested session, speaker or topic and help shape the conference, go here.

Don’t be shy! If you have an idea but aren’t sure exactly where to start, check out this snapshot of what we’re looking for:

Sessions should fit into one of our themed tracks for the conference:

• Policy and Politics
• Social Justice and Movement Building
• Journalism and Public Media
• Media Makers, Culture and the Arts
• Technology and Innovation
• Workshops and Trainings

Track descriptions can be found on our website.

Sessions should be designed to:

• Energize, motivate and inspire participants to reform the media.
• Educate on pressing media reform issues and actions to achieve real change.
• Share models for successful media reform campaigns and actions.
• Strengthen the skills of activists working for media reform.
• Examine "who's doing what" in various sectors of media reform, media policy and media activism.
• Provide opportunities to network, connect with allies, and meet others interested in making media better.
• Discuss strategies for realizing concrete change in our media system.

Updates about our new, online voting system and information about the selection process are also on our website.

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Your input will help make this our best conference yet. Looking forward to hearing from you!

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