2019 Collaborative Journalism Summit

You're invited!

We hope you'll join us and other journalists, media executives, technologists and entrepreneurs from around the world for the 2019 Collaborative Journalism Summit.

This year's conference builds on the successes of our 2017 and 2018 summits, which focused on case studies of successful collaborative projects and featured keynote speakers representing CrossCheck, ethnic media collaborations, The Panama Papers, Solutions Journalism Network, Electionland and much more.

The 2019 Collaborative Journalism Summit is set for May 16-17 and will be hosted on Thursday at the offices of The Philadelphia Inquirer and Lenfest Institute and on Friday at the studios of WHYY. This year's theme is 'Making an Impact.'

New this year, we're also helping to coordinate a pre-Summit convening in partnership with Solutions Journalism Network at Resolve Philadelphia. That free event, which will run from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, will include a deep-dive look at how Resolve works and include lots of peer discussion and sharing about other collaboratives. If you are interested in that, there is a separate registration page you can find here. (And note that the Resolve pre-Summit convening is eligible for Peer Larning + Collaboration Fund support, so if you want to attend but can't afford the trip, apply! And then you can stay for the Summit.)

The Summit will then officially kick off the evening of Thursday, May 16, at the public space at The Philadelphia Inquirer with appetizers, drinks and registration from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. followed by a panel focused on the collaboration happening within the Philadelphia ecosystem from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

The Summit will resume at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 17 at the studios of WHYY. A full agenda will be published in early April.

Space is limited for both events, so reserve your spot today. Tickets for the Summit are $50 and include appetizers and cocktails, breakfast, lunch, snacks and T-shirt or conference tote bag.

If you are interested in sponsoring the conference, visit this page to see sponsorship opportunities.

In the meantime, you can also subscribe to our collaborative journalism newsletter for more updates and information.

Have any questions? Let us know! Email conference organizer Stefanie Murray at summit@collaborativejournalism.org.

Hope to see you on May 16!

Hotel recommendations

The weekend after the Summit leads into Penn's Monday commencement, so the city will be bustling and hotels pricey. We've arranged for the following room blocks and would encourage you to reserve your room quickly, as we anticipate this block selling out fast.

Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City
1100 Arch Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Click here to book the $219 conference rate for Thursday evening

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia
1433 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Click here to book the $229 conference rate for Thursday evening

Travel recommendations

The Philadelphia Inquirer/Lenfest Institute is located at 801 Market St. in the Market East section of Center City Philadelphia.

WHYY is located at 150 N. Sixth St. on Independence Mall in Philadelphia, between Race and Arch Streets.

If you're flying in: Philadelphia International Airport is the closest and most convenient airport.

If you're taking the train: To get to WHYY, take the SEPTA Market-Frankford line to 8th Street (8th & Market) or 5th Street (5th & Market). Walk to 6th Street. Walk two blocks north to entrance of WHYY. SEPTA regional rail service is also close by at the Market East station. The PATCO High Speed Line to New Jersey stops at 8th and Market.

If you're driving, here are directions to WHYY:

FROM THE NORTH
Travel South on I-95. Take I-676 Center City exit. Turn right onto Callowhill Street; turn left on Sixth Street. Stay on Sixth Street for about three blocks. WHYY will be on your right, just south of Race Street. It’s a two-story building with a curved glass front.

FROM THE SOUTH
Take I-95 North to I-676, Independence Hall, Central Philadelphia. Stay in right lane of the exit ramp, for Callowhill Street. Continue in right lane and follow signs to 6th Street, heading south. Stay on Sixth Street for about three blocks. WHYY will be on your right, just south of Race Street. It’s a two-story building with a curved glass front.

FROM NEW JERSEY (BEN FRANKLIN BRIDGE)
Stay in the right-hand lane coming over the bridge; and turn right for Callowhill Street, 6th Street and Independence Hall area. Turn right and you will be on 6th Street, heading south. Stay on Sixth Street for about two blocks.

FROM I-76 EAST (SCHUYLKILL EXPRESSWAY)
Follow I-76 to I-676 East (Central Philadelphia); stay in the left lanes as the exit will be off to your left; stay on I-676 East (Central Philadelphia). Follow I-676 to the Ben Franklin Bridge exit; stay in right lane, turn right on 6th Street. WHYY will be on your right, just south of Race Street. It’s a two-story building with a curved glass front.

FROM THE PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE
Take exit 326 (Valley Forge). Proceed to I-76 eastbound. Follow directions above. It is about 17 miles from the Turnpike to I-676 in central Philadelphia.

FROM I-76 WEST (SCHUYLKILL EXPRESSWAY)
Follow I-76 West to I-676 (Central Philadelphia); stay on 676 East (Central Philadelphia). Follow I-676 to Ben Franklin Bridge exit; stay in right lane, which turns into 6th Street. Stay on Sixth Street for about three blocks. WHYY will be on your right, just south of Race Street. It’s a two-story building with a curved glass front.

If you need rideshare: We will provide a discount through Lyft prior to the conference.

Parking recommendations

We will provide free and discounted parking vouchers for nearby parking garages. More details to come.

Thank you to our sponsors! Their generous support helps keep costs low.