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NICAR 2026 is here!

IRE is excited to welcome you to Indianapolis for our annual NICAR conference! We've got a packed schedule with some incredible sessions, hands-on classes, and more. And there's still time to register!

NICAR 2026 schedule is live

Check out the jam-packed NICAR schedule here, including networking sessions, hands-on and pre-registration classes (some are still open!), and panels that will help you level up your journalism. See you all in Indianapolis!

From the IRE staff: what to do and see at NICAR26

Have you checked out the NICAR26 schedule? Feeling overwhelmed or can't decide on what to attend? The IRE staff is here to help with recommendations, tips, and advice for newbies and NICAR pros alike.

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Investigative Reporters and Editors Inc. is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of investigative reporting. IRE was formed to create a forum in which journalists throughout the world could help each other by sharing story ideas, newsgathering techniques and news sources.

IRE provides members access to thousands of reporting tipsheets and other materials through its Resource Center and hosts conferences and specialized training across the country. Programs of IRE include the National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting (NICAR), a collaboration between IRE and the Missouri School of Journalism.

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Learn the latest techniques of finding, understanding and reporting on stories with IRE. Explore training options across the globe and find an event that fits your schedule, whether it’s in person or online.

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IRE News

The IRE team grows + promotions

Help us welcome three new staff members to the IRE team! Benét Wilson is our newest training director, Aaricka Washington takes on the role of marketing and promotions specialist and Krista Sporleder joins us as the IRE program coordinator.

In the promotions department, Adam Rhodes has been promoted to managing editor of the IRE Journal and Lauren Grandestaff was promoted to deputy executive director.

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IRE, Google create new grant program for data journalism projects
August 9, 2012 | Comments Off on IRE, Google create new grant program for data journalism projects

A new fund that will provide crucial support for journalists working on data projects will be launched this fall. Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) will award grants thanks to a $50,000 donation from Google Ideas.  IRE Executive Director Mark Horvit said the fund will allow more news organizations to do in-depth reporting.  “Digging into data…

The New Cold War Between the Media and National Security Establishment
August 3, 2012 | Comments Off on The New Cold War Between the Media and National Security Establishment

Josh Meyer, IRE Board member and director of education and outreach for the Medill National Security Journalism Initiative,  wrote today about tension between the media and the national security establishment for the initiative’s website: Is this really the worst time ever to be a journalist covering national security issues, especially in Washington? Maybe the best…

2012 IRE Conference audio now available
July 26, 2012 | Comments Off on 2012 IRE Conference audio now available

You can now purchase a DVD with over 100 hours of recorded panels from the 2012 IRE Conference in Boston. Please go here to place your order today. Conference attendees can obtain a copy for $5 (to cover shipping/handling) by using the discount code received via email. Additional copies can be ordered for $25 each.…

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