August 2024 Data Journalism Bootcamp - Google Sheets + Python 🐍 (In-Person)

Current IRE membership required | August 5-9 | Tickets cost $500-$1,250.

Current IRE membership required | March 25-29 | Tickets cost $500-$1,250.

Current IRE membership required | Jan 8-12 | Tickets cost $500-$1,250.

IRE’s annual investigative journalism conference will take place in Anaheim, California, June 20-23, 2024.

The conference begins Thursday, June 20 at 9 a.m. and runs daily until 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 23. Registration includes the welcome reception, the IRE Awards Luncheon and the closing reception.

IRE’s annual data journalism conference will take place in Baltimore, Maryland, March 7-10, 2024.

NICAR24 offers something for everyone, from beginners to those on the cutting edge of digital reporting. We’ll offer everything from the basics on using spreadsheets, databases and online mapping to data visualization and the latest technological advances. You’ll come away with story ideas, plenty of inspiration and tools to help you overcome typical data hurdles. Bypass the budget issues in your newsroom by taking hands-on classes in free software. Get a look at what the biggest names in data-driven reporting are using to make a major impact online. Learn from the best in the business in discussions and during hands-on training sessions.

Co-sponsored by: ASU Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Howard Center for Investigative Journalism, IRE and NBCU Academy

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Elevate your investigative and data skills by joining IRE for a day and a half of professional development training at Arizona State University on October 20 and 21, 2023.

This workshop will have something for everyone — whether you're a reporter, student, editor, educator, producer, freelancer or all of the above and then some — you'll be guaranteed a plethora of new tips, tricks, and skills for your tool belt, ideas for your next story and connections with some of the top investigative and data journalists in the country.

And you’ve got options! Join us on Friday morning to learn the power of spreadsheets, all day Saturday to hear from award-winning investigative and data journalists, or both days to give your career the ultimate boost. A current IRE membership is required to attend any portion of the workshop.

The workshop will run from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Friday, October 20 (half-day of spreadsheets training) and from 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 21. For Friday's hands-on training, you must bring your own laptop (no tablets) to participate in this class, and you will need a free Google account to participate.

Space is limited at this event; register early to secure your spot.

Workshop Fees

$75 - Professional

$25 - Students

$30 - Optional hands-on training Friday morning (additional fee, seating is limited, Saturday registration is not required to sign up)

All attendees must be current IRE members. To purchase tickets, you need to log into your member profile. If you are not a current member, the "Get Tickets" box will appear empty. You should renew your membership or apply to join IRE before purchasing an event ticket.

Location

The workshop will be held at ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication located at 555 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004.

Friday's hands-on training will take place at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Saturday's workshop will take place in Morgan Murphy Media / Elizabeth Murphy Burns and Richard Burns Theater, Cronkite 202.

Parking is available in University Center Garage. Rates (Monday through Sunday, 24 hours).

• 1 hour or less — $4. Maximum rate: $16.
• 1-2 hours — $8.
• 2-3 hours — $12.
• 3-4 hours — $16.

Pay machines — exit lanes and walk-up accessible — accept MasterCard and Visa. No visitor motorcycle parking in Fulton Center, Tyler Street and Packard Drive South garages.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be sent via email to logistics@ire.org. All cancellations must be in writing. There is a $50 processing fee for all cancellations until October 13. After that date, requests for refunds will be considered case by case. Membership fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Recording Notice

All IRE events are subject to being photographed, video/audio-recorded, screen captured and/or live-streamed. Attendees, speakers, sponsors and exhibitors may be captured via these formats. All conference sessions, materials and activities are subject to recording by IRE and may be reproduced in part or whole, and distributed or used in any way consistent with IRE’s mission.

Questions

For questions about registration or general conference questions, please contact logistics@ire.org.

The IRE Board of Directors will meet from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 26, 2023. The agenda for the meeting can be found here.

The meeting is open to all current IRE members. Members must register for the meeting, tickets can be secured below at no charge.

All those registered will receive an email with the zoom info to access the meeting. Watch your email one day in advance. For any questions, please email logistics@ire.org.

Have you always wanted to know more about how IRE works — and how you can help? Here's your chance! IRE is seeking volunteers for its committees. To find out more about what it's like to serve on a committee, come to a Q&A webinar Thursday, July 13, at 5 p.m. EDT. You'll need to register to attend, but tickets are free.

All those registered will receive an email with the Zoom login to access the webinar. Watch your email the day before the webinar for details. For any questions, please email logistics@ire.org.

The IRE Board of Directors will meet from 8-9 a.m. ET on Friday, June 30, 2023, via Zoom to elect officers to the executive committee.

The meeting is open to all current IRE members. Members must register for the meeting, tickets can be purchased at no charge below.

All those registered will receive an email with the Zoom login to access the meeting. Watch your email the day before the meeting for details. For any questions, please email logistics@ire.org.

The IRE Board of Directors will meet from 2 - 5 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at the IRE Conference in Orlando, FL. You can view the agenda for the meeting here.

The meeting is open to all current IRE members. Those not at IRE, must register for the meeting, to receive the Zoom link, tickets can be secured below at no charge.

All those registered will receive an email with the zoom info to access the meeting. Watch your email one day in advance. For any questions, please email logistics@ire.org.