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NICAR26 early bird deadline extended!

The early bird deadline to register has been extended to Friday, January 30, 2026. The cutoff date for the hotel rate is February 9th, 2026.

We hope to see you in Indianapolis for our annual data journalism conference - March 5-8, 2026!

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Join us for a special Watchdog Workshop in New York City at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, January 23-24, 2026.

You'll hear from award-winning speakers and some of the top investigative and data reporters in the country. Sessions will cover breaking news investigations, getting grants for your next big story and beat reporting how-to panels for business, health care and environmental journalism.

A current IRE membership is required. Seating is limited -- don't miss your chance to snag a seat before it's too late! Need help attending? Apply for a fellowship!

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