Conferences
Our national conferences are packed with panels, workshops and roundtables covering the latest developments in investigative and data journalism. The conferences have become known for the practical tips and story ideas shared by prize-winning members in quick-hit sessions. Sessions range from hands-on data training to panels on shoe-leather reporting techniques.
Conduct at our conferences and events, both online and in person, is guided by our code of conduct known as the IRE Principles. We are committed to ensuring all attendees have an enjoyable, safe experience.
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Future Conference Dates & Locations
NICAR
March 6-9 in Minneapolis, MN
IRE
June 19-22 in New Orleans, LA
AccessFest
October 9-11, online
NICAR 2026
March 5-8 in Indianapolis, IN
IRE
June 18-21 in Washington, D.C. (National Harbor)
AccessFest
October 2026, online
NICAR: March 11-14 in Denver
IRE: June 24-27 in Phoenix, AZ
AccessFest: October 2027, online
NICAR: March 9-12 in Detroit
IRE: June 22-25 in Indianapolis, IN
AccessFest: October 2028, online
NICAR: March 8-11 in Baltimore
IRE: June 21-24 in Austin, TX
Past Conferences
- NICAR 2025 — March 6-9, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- AccessFest 2024 — October 17-19, 2024, online
- IRE 2024 — June 20-23, 2024, in Anaheim, California
- NICAR 2024 — March 7-10, 2024, in Baltimore, Maryland
- AccessFest 2023 — Oct. 12-14 2023, virtual
- IRE 2023 — June 22-25, 2023, in Orlando, Florida
- NICAR 2023 — March 2-5, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee
- 2022 DBEI Symposium — Oct. 2021, virtual
- IRE 2022 — June 23-26, 2022, in Denver and online
- NICAR 2022 — March 3-6, 2022, in Atlanta and online
- 2021 DBEI Symposium — Oct. 21-22, 2021, virtual (post-conference registration open)
- IRE 2021 — June 14-18, 2021, virtual (post-conference registration open)
- NICAR 2021 — March 3-5, 2021, virtual (post-conference registration open)
- IRE 2020 — Sept. 21-25, virtual
- NICAR 2020 — March 5-8, 2020 in New Orleans
- IRE 2019 — June 12-16, 2019, in Houston
- NICAR 2019 — March 6-10, 2019, in Newport Beach
- IRE 2018 — June 14-17, 2018, in Orlando
- NICAR 2018 — March 7-11, 2018, in Chicago
- IRE 2017 — June 21-25, 2017, in Phoenix
- NICAR 2017 — March 1-5, 2017, in Jacksonville
- IRE 2016 — June 15-19, 2016, in New Orleans
- NICAR 2016 — March 9-13, 2016, in Denver
- IRE 2015 — June 3-7, 2015, in Philadelphia
- NICAR 2015 — March 4-8, 2015, in Atlanta
To watch videos of recorded sessions at previous conferences, click here.