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Register for IRE26!

It's not too late to join IRE & NICAR for our annual investigative journalism conference - in National Harbor, Maryland (just outside of D.C.!).

The IRE Conference is about all things investigative, data, storytelling, public records, networking, finding old friends and new and so much more! All packed into three and a half days of take-home tips, hands-on training, and more new friends than you can count.

In loving memory: Diana R. Fuentes

See photos, videos and notes from people celebrating Diana's life and work.

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Meet the 2026 IRE Board Candidates

In preparation for the 2026 IRE Board elections, get to know the candidates for the board and the contest committee.

Elected board members will guide IRE's mission, support journalists, and contribute to key decisions and initiatives.

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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.

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IRE News

DBEI22 Keynote Speakers Lam Thuy Vo and Sisi Wei
Announcing DBEI22 keynote speakers: Sisi Wei and Lam Thuy Vo
September 15, 2022 | Comments Off on Announcing DBEI22 keynote speakers: Sisi Wei and Lam Thuy Vo

Investigative Reporters and Editors is pleased to announce that Sisi Wei and Lam Thuy Vo will deliver the keynote address at the 2022 DBEI Symposium, October 20 and 21.

Diana Fuentes and Rebecca Aguilar are inducted into the NAHJ Hall of Fame by NAHJ President Nora López.
IRE Executive Director Fuentes inducted into NAHJ Hall of Fame
August 18, 2022 | Comments Off on IRE Executive Director Fuentes inducted into NAHJ Hall of Fame

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists inducted IRE Executive Director Diana Fuentes and three other journalists into the NAHJ Hall of Fame in a ceremony on Aug. 5, 2022, in Las Vegas.

Share your ideas for #NICAR23
August 12, 2022 | Comments Off on Share your ideas for #NICAR23

We want to hear from you — let us know what you’d like to see at #NICAR22.

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