# Illinois Journalism Education Association Fall Conference

- Dates: October 2026
- Location: State Farm Hall of Business, Normal, United States
- Organiser: Journalism Education Association and the National Scholastic Press Association
- Industry: Media & Entertainment

## About

The Fall 2026 JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention is a gathering for scholastic journalists, advisers, and journalism teachers. It offers keynote speakers, instructional sessions, preconvention workshops, contests, critiques, and networking opportunities. The event is co-sponsored by the Journalism Education Association and the National Scholastic Press Association.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://fall.journalismconvention.org/)
- [Registration](https://journalismconvention.org/registration-faqs/)
- [Agenda](https://fall.journalismconvention.org/convention-schedule/)
- [Call for speakers](http://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/6c624ebc-c220-4473-bf39-6feed430eebb) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Ticket pricing

USD 145 to 215

## Where to stay

- **Marriott**: 720 m from the venue, 201 Broadway Street, Normal, 61761
- **Hyatt Place**: 740 m from the venue, 200 Broadway Avenue, Normal, 61761
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/en-us/hotel/illinois/hyatt-place-bloomington-normal/piazn)
  - Phone: +1 309-454-9288
- **Motel 6**: motel, 1.8 km from the venue
  - Phone: +1-309-452-0422

## What people are saying

- [Fall 2026 JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention | Nov. 19-22, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C34DoVa8weo)

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