CAR Conference Blog
Welcome to the 2018 CAR Conference!
The 2018 CAR Conference begins on Thursday. Below you’ll find a few bits of information to help you prepare for this great conference! For the latest up-to-date information about panels, speakers and special events at the conference, please visit our conference website at https://www.ire.org/conferences/nicar18/. Hotel information The conference is taking place at the Chicago Marriott Downtown…
Read MoreDownload the 2018 CAR Conference app!
The 2018 CAR Conference app is now available through Guidebook! We encourage you to download our mobile guide to enhance your experience at the 2018 CAR Conference. 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…
Read MoreChoose your own NICAR18 adventure
Overwhelmed by the 2018 CAR Conference schedule? You’re not alone. With so many sessions to pick from, it can be challenging to know where to start. We have several resources to help you chart a path: The official conference schedule and Guidebook mobile app (coming soon!) Our NICAR Guide, which allows you to filter the…
Read MoreWinning T-shirt selected for NICAR 2018
The votes are in and the 2018 NICAR T-shirt has been selected! Melanie Gonzalez won our annual contest. You’ll be able to buy her design at the 2018 CAR Conference in Chicago. Any extra shirts will be available for purchase online in the IRE Store. Matthew Weber was a runner-up and his design will be turned into…
Read MoreVote for the Lightning Talks you want to see in Chicago
Thanks to everyone who submitted a Lighting Talk idea for the 2018 CAR Conference. Now it’s time to narrow the 30+ ideas down to the 10 talks we’ll hear in Chicago. Go online and vote for your favorite proposals. The polls close on Friday, Feb. 23. What are Lightning Talks? Lightning Talks are 5-minute presentations…
Read MoreVote now for the NICAR18 T-shirt!
NICAR received some great designs for its annual T-shirt contest, and voting is now open! Voting will stay open for about one week, ending Sunday, Feb. 11 at midnight. The proposal with the most votes will be sold as a T-shirt at the upcoming CAR Conference, March 8-11 in Chicago. Runners-up will be considered for laptop stickers.…
Read MoreSeeking ideas for NICAR 2018 Lightning Talks
Lightning Talks are back for the 2018 CAR Conference in Chicago. Pitch your ideas at lightningtalks.ire.org by Feb. 9. What are lightning talks? Five-minute talks on any subject. Anyone who is attending NICAR 2018 can pitch and the attendees vote on the talks they want to see. The 10 talks with the most votes will be presented during NICAR. How…
Read MoreSend in your entries for the 2018 NICAR T-shirt contest
Earn bragging rights and help raise money for future NICAR training events by participating in our annual NICAR T-shirt contest. All ideas celebrating data and data journalism are welcome, from a simple, classic design with NICAR on it to bad SQL puns (SELECT * FROM tshirts WHERE tshirts.thisone = “Awesome”). There are only a few…
Read MoreSign up for special hands-on classes at NICAR18
Want to supercharge your data skills? Consider adding one of our extra hands-on classes to your 2018 CAR Conference registration. We’ll be offering more than 138 hours of hands-on training in Chicago March 8-11. These classes take place in computer labs, and the vast majority are already included in the cost of your registration. Seating…
Read MoreParticipate in the CAR Conference mentorship program
** Update as of 2/9: The mentorship program at the 2018 CAR Conference is currently full, but you may apply for the waiting list using this form. You will be notified before the event if we were able to match you. ** Pick the brains of the industry’s best journalists during the mentorship program at the 2018…
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