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Thursday, April 3
 

8:45am EDT

Breakfast and Conference Check-In
Thursday April 3, 2025 8:45am - 10:00am EDT
Start your day with a hearty breakfast and a brief introduction to our network exhibitors!
Thursday April 3, 2025 8:45am - 10:00am EDT
Hilton Arlington National Landing

10:00am EDT

The Do's, Don'ts, and Dangers of AI
Thursday April 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT


Thursday April 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Hilton Arlington National Landing

11:00am EDT

Community Journalism in a Distrusting World
Thursday April 3, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Thursday April 3, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Hilton Arlington National Landing

12:00pm EDT

2:00pm EDT

Panel TBD
Thursday April 3, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Thursday April 3, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Hilton Arlington National Landing

3:00pm EDT

Data Release - Sponsored by Pew Research Center
Thursday April 3, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Greg Smith, associate director of religion research at Pew Research Center, will present new data and analysis on religion and the 2024 US presidential election.
Speakers
avatar for Greg Smith

Greg Smith

Associate Director of Religion Research, Pew Research
Sponsors
Thursday April 3, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Hilton Arlington National Landing

3:30pm EDT

Coffee Break
Thursday April 3, 2025 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Thursday April 3, 2025 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Hilton Arlington National Landing

4:00pm EDT

Panel TBD
Thursday April 3, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Thursday April 3, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Hilton Arlington National Landing

5:00pm EDT

6:30pm EDT

Welcome Reception + Dinner
Thursday April 3, 2025 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Thursday April 3, 2025 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Hilton Arlington National Landing

8:30pm EDT

Late Night Provocations
Thursday April 3, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EDT
Join us for the third year of Late Night Provocations! Provocations are 5-7 minute talks where provocateurs can say something challenging, candid, heartfelt, satirical, potent, or necessary to all of your colleagues on the religion beat. So grab a snack and a drink, get cozy, and listen to some of your colleagues share some of their deepest thoughts!
Moderators
SV

Sarah Ventre

Audio Journalist, Freelance
Thursday April 3, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EDT
Hilton Arlington National Landing
 
Friday, April 4
 

8:30am EDT

10:00am EDT

Field Trip TBD
Friday April 4, 2025 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
TBA
Stay tuned!
Friday April 4, 2025 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
TBA

12:00pm EDT

Lunch + Panel
Friday April 4, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Lunch Time! Come hungry
Friday April 4, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Hilton Arlington National Landing

1:00pm EDT

2:00pm EDT

Panel TBD
Friday April 4, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Friday April 4, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Hilton Arlington National Landing

3:00pm EDT

Panel - Sponsored by EWTN
Friday April 4, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Join our friends from EWTN for a sponsored panel (Details to come)
Sponsors
Friday April 4, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Hilton Arlington National Landing

3:30pm EDT

Coffee Break
Friday April 4, 2025 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Friday April 4, 2025 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Hilton Arlington National Landing

4:00pm EDT

Panel TBD
Friday April 4, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Friday April 4, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Hilton Arlington National Landing

5:00pm EDT

Covering American Democracy: Mini-Masterclass for Religion Reporters
Friday April 4, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Pulling from best practices from WITF's partner organizations and the experience of reporter Jordan Wilkie, this workshop will focus on four core concepts for religion journalists covering democracy and elections in 2024:
- Solutions Journalism (Solutions Journalism Network)
- Trust and Transparency (Trusting News)
- Community Engagement (Hearken) 
- Impact Reporting for Anti-democratic Actors
This will be a participatory session. Expect to move, talk, ask questions and maybe argue (productively), and walk away from this workshop with concrete tools to help you cover this year's election season.
Speakers
avatar for Jordan Wilkie

Jordan Wilkie

Democracy Reporter, WITF
Jordan Wilkie is the democracy reporter for WITF, the NPR-affiliate station for Pennsylvania’s capital, Harrisburg, and surrounding counties in the center of the state. Prior to joining WITF, Jordan launched and ran Proof Media NC LLC, an experiment focused on reporting strategies... Read More →
Friday April 4, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Hilton Arlington National Landing

6:00pm EDT

RNS/IA Religion Journalism Fellowship: Networking Event
Friday April 4, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Celebrate and network with the 2024 RNS/IA Religion Journalism Fellows cohort! There will be a delicious variety of hot canapes, an open bar, and thoughtful conversations about the future of religion reporting.

Run by Interfaith America in partnership with Religion News Service, the Fellowship program is in its third year. It aims to equip upcoming religion reporters with the tools and resources to cover stories from diverse faith communities. The networking event allows you to share your expertise, wisdom, and insights with our Fellows and learn more about our program and how to get involved.

Event will be in the foyer.
If you've any questions, feedback, or concerns, please contact Silma Suba at ssuba@interfaithamerica.
Friday April 4, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Hilton Arlington National Landing
 
Saturday, April 5
 

8:30am EDT

10:00am EDT

Panel TBD
Saturday April 5, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Saturday April 5, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Hilton Arlington National Landing

11:00am EDT

Panel TBD
Saturday April 5, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Saturday April 5, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Hilton Arlington National Landing

12:00pm EDT

Lunch (Boxed Lunch Pickup)
Saturday April 5, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Saturday April 5, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Hilton Arlington National Landing

1:00pm EDT

Field Trip TBD
Saturday April 5, 2025 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
TBA
Saturday April 5, 2025 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
TBA

3:30pm EDT

RNA Members Meeting
Saturday April 5, 2025 3:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Saturday April 5, 2025 3:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Hilton Arlington National Landing

6:30pm EDT

 
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