CAR Conference Blog
See you in Nashville — register for NICAR23!
Registration is now open for NICAR23! Professional members can register at the early-bird rate of $299 until January 9.
Read MoreHow to log in and join the #NICAR21 conference
Welcome to the virtual #NICAR21 conference! If you’ve already registered, here’s what you need to know to access the conference.
Read MoreHelp IRE build a successful, unique NICAR21 online
NICAR21 is moving online in March, and IRE needs your help to build a strong and successful virtual data journalism conference. We are gathering ideas from our community via this form through Dec. 6. We want to know what session topics you’d like to see, what format is most helpful to you and how we…
Read MoreTop tips from health reporters and officials on covering COVID-19
In early March, we put together a panel at the 2020 NICAR Conference on how to cover the response to COVID-19. Although much has changed in the past month, there were some key takeaways from the panel that will ring true throughout the pandemic. Panelists Caroline Chen from ProPublica, Anna Barry-Jester from Kaiser Health News…
Read MoreWelcome to #NICAR20!
The 2020 NICAR Conference begins on Thursday. Below you’ll find a few bits of information to help you prepare. For the latest information about panels, speakers and special events at the conference, please visit our conference website at ire.org/nicar20. Hotel information The conference is taking place at the New Orleans Marriott, 555 Canal Street, New…
Read MoreNICAR20 update on coronavirus
We wanted to share a brief message regarding the emerging public health concerns posed by the COVID-19 virus. We are closely monitoring updates from local and national public health authorities regarding the situation in communities where cases of the new coronavirus have been confirmed. At present, there is no information to suggest that there is…
Read MoreDownload the 2020 NICAR Conference mobile app!
The 2020 NICAR Conference app is now available through Guidebook! We encourage you to download our mobile guide to enhance your experience in New Orleans. You’ll be able to plan your day with a personalized schedule, browse maps and connect with other attendees. The app is free and compatible with iPhones, iPads, iPod Touches and Android devices. To…
Read MoreWinning T-shirt selected for NICAR20
The votes are in and the 2020 NICAR T-shirt has been selected! Jan Diehm won our annual contest. You’ll be able to buy her design at the 2020 NICAR Conference in New Orleans. Any extra shirts will be available for purchase online in the IRE Store. Thanks to everyone who entered designs and voted.
Read MoreVote now for the NICAR20 T-shirt!
Help us pick a T-shirt to sell at the 2020 NICAR Conference in New Orleans! Voting will stay open for about one week, ending Sunday, Jan. 26 at midnight (PST). The designer of the winning T-shirt gets a free shirt and $50 in the IRE Store. Visit the contest page to view the designs and vote.
Read MoreSend in your entries for the #NICAR20 T-shirt contest
Earn bragging rights and help raise money for future training events by participating in our annual NICAR Conference T-shirt contest. All ideas celebrating data and data journalism are welcome, from a simple, classic design with #NICAR20 on it to bad SQL puns (SELECT * FROM tshirts WHERE tshirts.thisone = “Awesome”). There are only a few…
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