Events
In addition to events we personally host, such as our annual Barlett and Steele Award ceremony, this page may also show events hosted by other organizations, including SABEW and the Cronkite School, that we believe may be relevant for business journalists and journalism students. Be sure to check back often for new upcoming events.
Upcoming Events
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Always wanted to write a book? SABEW panel shows journalists how
Much more goes into a successful book project beyond knowing how to write well. From crafting a book proposal to finding an agent and publisher, there are many steps in the process that can feel a little overwhelming when you are just getting started. Even so, journalists may find their

Covering the “slowly boiling frog” of U.S. healthcare: SABEW panel
Healthcare in the United States has long been a major business journalism beat, not least because the sector accounts for almost 20% of the U.S. economy, but with rampant inflation in healthcare costs over the past few years, it is increasingly top-of-mind for many American consumers. So on July 9,

Contacts, clean copy & determination: Freelancers discuss the keys to success
Freelancing has always been an option for journalists, but with the continued turmoil in the industry, it’s becoming less an option than a necessity for many of them. So on June 23, the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (SABEW) convened a panel of experienced independent journalists to give

Reflections on SABEW 2026: Interviewing tips and the state of the industry
I was interested in two core themes at Sabew’s 2026 conference. First, learning from some reporters I deeply admire about how they approach their work and unpick complex reporting challenges. Second, taking a gut check on where business journalism is as an industry today, contending with huge shifts in audience

Reflections on SABEW 2026: How journalists are learning to be seen
For a while, I did not know how to talk about journalism without sounding either panicked or uncertain. The profession has become both louder and quieter at the same time. And yet, in Philadelphia this May, at the SABEW26 Annual Conference, I kept finding reminders of why people still do

Reflection: SABEW Conference 2026
I knew this year’s SABEW conference would be full of exciting experiences, but I didn’t realize that my favorite parts would include not only the learning opportunities, but also getting to meet reporters I admired and making new friends. Takeaways from panels This year’s conference had 36 panels and multiple