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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.

Welcome to IRE!

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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Training Opportunities

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.

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.

IRE Biloxi workshop postponed
May 2, 2011 | Comments Off on IRE Biloxi workshop postponed

Due to the recent extreme weather conditions that have hit the Southern portion of the United States, the IRE Better Watchdog Workshop originally scheduled for May 13  in Biloxi, Miss., has been postponed. IRE will reschedule the workshop. Stay tuned for a new date and further details.

Absentee voting begins for IRE Board election!
April 29, 2011 | Comments Off on Absentee voting begins for IRE Board election!

Six seats on the 13-member IRE Board of Directors are up for election. The election will be held June 11 at the IRE annual conference in Orlando, Fla. Nine members have declared their candidacy in time to be put on the Absentee Ballots. You may view their statements here. For more information on absentee guidelines…

Six seats up for election on the IRE Board – Deadline to file and appear on absentee ballots is April 26
April 20, 2011 | Comments Off on Six seats up for election on the IRE Board – Deadline to file and appear on absentee ballots is April 26

The filing period has begun for those planning to run for the IRE Board of Directors. Six seats on the 13-member board are up for election. The election will be held June 11 at the IRE annual conference in Orlando, Fla. The IRE Board serves as the governing body of IRE and generally meets in…

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IRE can help you enhance your daily reporting with resources and member benefits you won’t find anywhere else.

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