FORJ Rural and Small-Town Journalism Conference

Schedule

Thu Jul 30 2026 at 08:30 am to 05:00 pm

UTC-07:00
Location

Central Oregon Community College | Bend, OR

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Join us for our fourth conference for journalists, philanthropists, strategists, and leading academics on July 30 in Bend, Oregon!
About this Event

FORJ is committed to strengthening the long‑term infrastructure, workforce, and shared systems that independent, rural, small‑town, and emerging local news organizations need to thrive. This once-a-year event brings our community together to sustain journalism in Oregon!

The agenda will include:

  • Keynote: Community journalism
  • Lunchtime Roundtable
  • Emerging Models Track with three sessions
  • Digital Strategies Track with three sessions
  • Supporting Rural Reporters Track with three sessions
  • Capstone

Overnight lodging is available in the dorms on the campus of Central Oregon Community College during the conference. Please fill out this form to indicate your interest in lodging.

The following refreshments and food will be provided: morning coffee, full lunch, and afternoon treats.

Join us for the FORJ Conference Reception from 5-7 p.m. at Elevation Restaurant on Wednesday, July 29 located in the COCC culinary building. Please register separately for this event by clicking here.

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Where is it happening?

Central Oregon Community College, 2600 Northwest College Way, Bend, United States

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