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"By far the most practical, useful training I have ever received at a journalism conference - and I've been to at least a dozen."
- Rebecca Waddingham, Greeley (Colorado) Daily Tribune

"Hands down the best journalism conference I've ever attended. I always return to the newsroom all jazzed up about story ideas for myself and colleagues."
- Catherine Candisky, The Columbus Dispatch

"This year's conference was the best I have attended. I was extremely pleased with what I learned and the social events were outstanding. Hats off to the Denver organizers."
- Charles Rusnell, The Edmonton Journal (Canada)

"Once again, I watched, listened and learned. This was fantastic! The seminars were terrific and hearing reporters throughout the country talk about their work and communities energized me to take on the next big story."
- Wendy Pagonis, Columbia, S.C. Free Times

"The conference exceeded my expectations. Most of the speakers were outstanding and all the seminars were informative. Hats off."
- Troy Hooper, Aspen Daily News

"I came away from this year's conference inspired, encouraged and a bit humbled by the people I listened to and met. At a time when journalism has been suffering its share of bruises and scars, it was important to see that investigative journalism is still alive and well. On top of that, I learned some new skills and techniques that will help me perform my job more effectively."
- Peter Panepento, Erie, Pa. Times-News

"One of the best conferences for broadcasters in recent years. Came away with a dozen ideas for stories to pursue in my own market. Feeling re-inspired by the quality of work produced by members."
- Kelly Just, KUTV-Salt Lake City

"IRE conferences and workshops offer the best training out there, bar none. All journalists can benefit from IRE's high-caliber speakers and hands-on advice."
- Edward Iwata, USA Today

"I came back from IRE inspired and ready to work harder than ever. I can already tell it's changed my outlook on my profession and made me a better journalist."
- Jeff Golimowski, KAKE-Wichita

"Thanks so much for the work you do. I would have never even thought to do investigative stories if IRE didn't exist to show me the way."
- Patrick Garmoe, The (Arlington Heights, Ill.) Daily Herald

"This was my first IRE conference, and I was impressed. The speakers were engaging, first-rate journalists, and every session I attended was interesting."
- Colleen McCain Nelson, The Dallas Morning News

"It was a great opportunity to meet the best of the best. I learned things that I know will, and frankly already has, made me a better journalist."
- Angie Lau, WEWS-Cleveland

"Overall, the conference was very good. It changed my way of thinking about my role as an editor when it comes to such things as the need to go over every detail so that you know the story as well as the reporter, and the use of graphics to supplement, rather than repeat, what's in the text so that readers are drawn to the story."
- Rod Watson, The Buffalo News