2025 CatchLight Visual Storytelling Summit + Night of Photojournalism

Schedule

Sat May 03 2025 at 09:00 am to 08:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

KQED | San Francisco, CA

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About this Event

2025 CatchLight Visual Storytelling Summit

The 2025 CatchLight Visual Storytelling Summit brings together leading photographers, journalists, and artists to explore the evolving role of visual storytelling. The day features thought-provoking discussions, hands-on workshops, and main-stage presentations, concluding with the Night of Photojournalism, an immersive evening of visual storytelling projections and live music.



Ticketing & Attendance

We believe in making visual storytelling accessible to all. That’s why the 2025 CatchLight Visual Storytelling Summit and Night of Photojournalism is Pay What You Can, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to participate, regardless of financial barriers.

🔹 How It Works:

When you register, you’ll have the option to contribute any amount that feels right for you. Your support helps advance visual storytelling and provides critical resources for photographers and journalists documenting the world’s most pressing stories.

Suggested contributions: $0, $15, $25, $50

🎟 Ticket Options (Please select only one ticket type. If you select multiple, your order will be canceled):

  • Full-Day Pass – Access to morning workshops (separate RSVP to follow), main-stage presentations, and the Night of Photojournalism.
  • Summit-Only Pass – Access to morning workshops (separate RSVP to follow) and main-stage presentations.
  • Night of Photojournalism-Only Pass – Access to the evening program.



Workshops & Breakout Sessions:
  • Separate registration will open when sessions are announced and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Attendees with Full-Day or Summit-Only passes will receive a follow-up email with sign-up details.

Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Workshops & Breakout Sessions

Info: Hands-on workshops and breakout sessions led by industry leaders. Space is limited, and registration is first-come, first-served. The sign-up portal will open when sessions are announced, with details sent via email to registered attendees with a Full-Day or Summit-Only pass.


🕑: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Main Stage Presentations

Info: Keynote conversations and panel discussions with leading visual storytellers. First-come, first-served seating. The list of speakers is available on our website.


🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Night of Photojournalism

Info: An immersive experience with large-scale visual projections and live music. Seating is first-come, first-served, with overflow spaces and video simulcast available.


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Where is it happening?

KQED, 2601 Mariposa Street, San Francisco, United States

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