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
March 5-8, 2026
IRE Annual Conference 2026
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You must be a current IRE member through April 1 to attend the conference.
Indianapolios, Indiana
Price: $100-$525
March 26, 2026
The Business of Sports
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– Relevance on a world stage: Sports contribute billions of dollars every year to the U.S. economy and have a massive influence on both a local and global scale.
– Stand out from the crowd: Journalists with a passion for sports can differentiate themselves on the job market by leaning into the business angle of sports.
– Report unique stories: This field offers endless opportunities for unique and engaging stories that are often overlooked.
Panelists
Todd Merkow, Faculty Associate, Cronkite
Craig Morgan, Cronkite News Sports Bureau, Clinical Professor
Brandon Brown, Phoenix Business Journal
This panel will be moderated by Brett Kurland, Assistant Dean of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
First Amendment Forum, Cronkite
555 N Central Ave, Phoenix AZ 85004
1:00 - 2:00 pm MT
Price: Free
April 16, 2026
Lunch & Learn: Energy
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Join Dr. Jeffrey Timmermans of the Reynolds Center as we dig into a different beat topic each month to explore a business journalist’s perspective, share tips on how you can elevate your reporting and provide valuable insights for any experience level!
This Lunch and Learn series is for all ASU students and will be held in-person at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication on the downtown Phoenix ASU Campus in Room 444.
Free lunch will be provided: vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available. Please register to ensure enough food will be available for all students in attendance.
Be sure to check out the full Spring 2026 Lunch and Learn series to see what other topics Dr. Timmermans will be covering this semester.
Cronkite School, Room 444
555 N Central Ave, Phoenix AZ 85004
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. MT
Price: Free
May 7-9, 2026
SABEW Annual Conference 2026
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DoubleTree Philadelphia Center City
237 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
8:00am - 6:00pm ET
Price: $75 - $425
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