AI & Innovation
Practical applications of AI, newsroom tools, workflow, ethics and smarter ways of working.
Our communities aren’t waiting. Neither are we.
Three days of practical ideas, honest conversations and the people helping build what’s next. Join us in Denver this August.
August 27–29, 2026Delta Hotels by Marriott Denver Thornton
“You leave with real ideas, new contacts and renewed energy to keep going.— 2025 attendee
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Four themes. One connected conference.
These themes are integrated across all sessions, workshops and experiences. You’ll find something relevant no matter your role or the day you attend.
Building Sustainable News
Revenue, audience, product, partnerships, philanthropy and organizational sustainability.
Collaborating to Tell Our Story
How we strengthen local news together, communicate our value and learn across organizations and roles.
Practical Skills
Long-form workshops, hands-on learning and immediately useful techniques you can take home.
Featured Speakers
Amalie Nash
Knight Foundation
Garry Pierre-Pierre
URL Media
Julia Campbell
Local Media Association
Kevin Slimp
Kevin Slimp
Jerry Glotzer
Tribune Publishing / Chicago Tribune
Kevin Berrier
MDDC Press Association
This is the one conference where I learn something I can actually use every single time.
— Editor, weekly newspaperWhat makes Local News Solutions different
Solutions-focused by design. People-powered by purpose.
This isn’t another conference about the problems in local news. It’s where we come together to solve them.
Practical ideas you can use
Cross-newsroom collaboration
Honest conversations that move us forward
A community that lasts
Find your place in the conversation
Every role. Every type of newsroom. Every kind of local news.
News Leaders
Publishers, editors and managers guiding their organizations forward.
Journalists
Reporters, producers and editors telling our communities’ stories.
Revenue & Audience
Sales, marketing and audience professionals growing reach and sustainability.
Community & Philanthropy
Funders, nonprofits and civic partners strengthening local news ecosystems.
Students & Emerging Leaders
The next generation of news leaders and changemakers.
Bringing together community newspapers, metro dailies, digital-first outlets, public media, nonprofit and ethnic media, universities, students, funders and civic organizations from across Colorado and beyond.
Join us in Denver
August 27–29, 2026
Three days. Countless ideas. Real connections.
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