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
Entries open until August 12, 2026
Best in Business Book Awards Open for Entries
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Submissions must be entered into SABEW’s contest platform no later than August 12, 2026, 5 p.m. ET and must include:
– An image of the book cover.
-An image of the table of contents (if it has one).
-A maximum of 5,000 words selected from the book by its author, editor or publisher. Please submit an excerpt that showcases the most compelling writing and reporting in the entire work. Do not submit introductory sections that outline the book’s contents.
-A brief author bio.
-A short cover letter about the significance of the book’s topic.
Learn more about entry requirements below.
Price: Varies
July 28, 2026
Always Wanted to Write a Book? Here’s how.
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Whether you’ve always dreamed of writing a book or you already have a specific project you’re launching into, this session is for you.
Panelists:
Kate Conger, author; reporter, The New York Times
Megan Greenwell, author and journalist
Ryan Mac, author; tech reporter, The New York Times
Patrick McGee, author and contributing writer
Moderator: Caleb Silver, editor in chief and SVP, Investopedia; chief business editor, People Inc.
$0 for SABEW members, $10 for nonmembers
Webinar
1:00 - 2:00 pm ET
Price: $0 - $10
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Key tips & takeaways from SABEW’s 2025 conference
The Society for Advancing Business and Editing Writing (SABEW) held its annual conference in Washington, D.C. from April 3 through April 5, 2025, where journalists, newsroom leaders, and students from across the country attended to learn from and connect with their fellow colleagues in business journalism. The Reynolds Center had
Mining the gold in court dockets: The untapped power of legal filings for business reporters
Legal filings can be treasure troves for investigative business reporters, if they know where to look. The Society for Advanced Business Editing and Writing (SABEW) held a virtual training session on Feb. 19, Mining Court Dockets to Investigate Big Business, led by Reuters correspondent Dan Levine and moderated by Kim
More than checking boxes: Reporters share how they bring diverse perspectives to business stories
At a time when companies such as Meta and McDonalds are rolling back their diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) efforts, voices within the business journalism community say it’s more important than ever for their colleagues to continue pushing for diversity in their newsroom, sources, and the stories they cover. The
Bridging the divide between the economy and consumer sentiment: Reporters share their experiences covering retail
With a threat of tariffs on the horizon, business journalists covering the retail beat are on the lookout for the likely impact on everything from prices to consumer sentiment to global trade. The Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (SABEW) hosted a webinar on Dec. 12 to highlight these
2024 Barlett & Steele Award winners share the guiding force behind their investigations: People.
Winners of the 18th annual Barlett and Steele Awards were celebrated at a Phoenix ceremony on Nov. 20, with James B. Steele – one of the duo for whom the awards are named – praising the winners’ focus on vulnerable populations. “There’s a theme that kind of runs through all
Diversity in newsrooms: Reflections from business journalism professionals
The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Code of Ethics tells reporters to “Boldly tell the story of the diversity and magnitude of the human experience. Seek sources whose voices we seldom hear.” But following this practice is easier said than done, and despite the existing progress toward justice and diversity
