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IRE's premier investigative and data journalism training is just a few clicks away this fall! Join us at the 2025 AccessFest Conference, coming up online Thursday, Oct. 9, through Saturday, Oct. 11. 

This IRE conference is 100% virtual, so you can sharpen your skills and learn new ones from the convenience of your home or office. You'll find sessions on reporting and writing skills, investigative techniques, public records, accessibility and inclusion, and more.

Check out all the sessions and start plotting your conference today!

IRE hosted a star-studded 50th Anniversary Gala in New York City this week, bringing together the industry’s biggest trailblazers and raising more than $1.5 million with the help of supporting sponsors and other generous donors the night of the event. This is the largest amount raised through a single event in IRE history.

“We are grateful for the generosity of everyone who donated,” said IRE Executive Director Diana Fuentes. “With the help of all involved, we are looking forward to the next 50 years of training and supporting journalists at all levels to ensure a free press, the foundation of democracy.”

See photos from the event and read more about the epic event!

Looking for ways to be more inclusive in your news coverage or hiring practices? IRE has custom training options to help.

In addition to general DBEI training, we also offer deeper-dive sessions on specific topics, such as: how to cover historically marginalized groups, and how to cover the queer and trans community.

The deadline to apply is Sept. 29.