# International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ)

- Dates: 17 September 2026 to 18 September 2026
- Location: University of Texas at Austin, Austin, United States
- Organiser: Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas
- Industry: Media & Entertainment
- Expected attendance: 101

## About

The International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ) is a global conference organized by the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas at the University of Texas at Austin. It brings together journalists, media executives, and scholars to discuss innovations and challenges in journalism. The 2026 event will be held online and in person.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://isoj.org/)
- [Registration](https://isoj.org/register-isoj-2026-early-bird/)
- [Agenda](https://isoj.org/program-2026/#content)

## Topics

- Education & Training
- Entertainment & Media

## Speakers

- Elizabeth Green, CEO and Founder, Civic News Company
- Sarah Adler Hartman, CEO, The Texas Tribune
- Laura Aguirre, Co-founder and Strategic Director, Alharaca (El Salvador/Germany)
- Ashley Alvarado, President and CEO, Texas Public Radio
- Rosental C. Alves, ISOJ Founder and Chair, Professor at the School of Journalism, UT Austin
- Madeleine Bair, Founder & Co-Executive Director, El Tímpano
- Jay Barchas-Lichtenstein, Senior Research Manager, Center for News, Technology & Innovation
- Melissa Bell, CEO, Chicago Public Media
- Trei Brundrett, Founder-in-Residence, New\_Public
- Catarina Carvalho, Editor and Founder, Mensagem de Lisboa (Portugal)
- Neil Chase, Chief Executive Officer, CalMatters
- Bhagyashree Garekar, US Bureau Chief, The Straits Times (Singapore)
- Upasna Gautam
- Micah Gelman, CEO, Local News International
- Jeremy Gilbert, Professor and Knight Chair in Digital Media Strategy, Medill, Northwestern University
- Richard Gingras, Chair, Village Media
- Lauren Gustus, Executive Editor & CEO, The Salt Lake Tribune
- Martina Guzmán, Founder, VERDAD
- Summer Harlow, Associate Director, Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas
- Tom Rosenstiel, University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism

## Where to stay

- **Hampton Inn & Suites Austin at The University/Capitol**: 910 m from the venue, 1701 Lavaca Street, Austin, 78701
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ausuahx-hampton-suites-austin-at-the-university-capitol/)
  - Phone: +1 512-499-8881
- **The Otis Hotel, Autograph Collection**: 910 m from the venue, 1901 San Antonio Street, Austin, 78705
- **Moxy Austin - University**: 940 m from the venue, 2558 Guadalupe Street, Austin, 78705
- **Hilton Garden Inn**: 980 m from the venue, 301 West 17th Street, Austin, 78701
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ausaugi-hilton-garden-inn-austin-university-capitol-district/)
  - Phone: +1 512-319-3333
- **DoubleTree by Hilton Austin - University Area**: 990 m from the venue, 1617 East 16th Street, Austin, 78702
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ausimdt-doubletree-austin-university-area/)
- **The Quarters at Hardin House**: 1.0 km from the venue, 2207 Rio Grande Street, Austin
- **Goodall Wooten House**: 1.1 km from the venue, 1900 Rio Grande Street, Austin
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelella.com/)
  - Phone: +1-512-495-1800
- **DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown Capitol**: 1.2 km from the venue, 303 West 15th Street, Austin, 78701
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ausfldt-doubletree-suites-austin-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 512-478-7000

## What people are saying

- [Panel: The Real Impact of AI on Newsrooms](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jprk40jAQsk)
  - View the complete program here: The International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ) is an annual gathering of editors, producers, executives and academics from around the world who convene at ...
- [Welcome Session](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JD2fObLpYpE)
  - View the complete program here: The International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ) is an annual gathering of editors, producers, executives and academics from around the world who convene at ...
- [New understanding of journalist and journalism in the age of influences](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnOqNdY3MYs)
  - View the complete program here: The International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ) is an annual gathering of editors, producers, executives and academics from around the world who convene at ...
- [International Symposium on Journalism – A program of the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas at the University of Texas at Austin](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=videoseries)

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