2026 Schedule


Review maps, parking information, and more.

Thursday, April 9, 2026 Live College Contest judging

6 pm. Murphy Hall, Room 130. Judges: Elsa Garrison, Jay Clendenin and Dr. Zun Lee

Friday, April 10, 2026 Student-focused Morning, Afternoon for All

8:30 am – 5:30 pm

Sign up for portfolio reviews at registration desk

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

8:30 amLight breakfast | Room 100
9 am – NoonLightning round sessions | Room 130
Especially for students: A variety of professionals working in photojournalism and photography talk about what they do — and how they got there. Bring your questions.
NoonLunch | Room 100
1:30 pmWorkshop sessions
Portfolio reviews: Room 14
2:30 pmBreak
2:45 pmWorkshop sessions
3:45 pmBreak
4 pmKeynote presentation
Room 130
5:15-5:30 pmWrap up and awards ceremony

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Social and Networking Event
Stub and Herbs, 227 SE Oak St, Minneapolis, MN 55414
You do not need to be registered for the conference to attend.
It’s an 8-minute walk from Murphy Hall, or a 5-minute drive.

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Murphy Hall – Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication
206 Church Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

Sign up for portfolio reviews at registration desk

8 am – 5 pmVendors | Room 100
8:30 amLight breakfast | Room 100
9:00 amOpening and Keynote Presentation
10:30 amSocial Break
11:00 amWorkshop sessions
Portfolio reviews: Room 14 (sign up at registration desk)
12:30 pmLunch at the Recreation & Wellness Center
2:00 pmWorkshop sessions
Portfolio reviews: Room 14 (sign up at registration desk)
3:30 pmSocial Break
4:00 pmKeynote Presentation
5:45 pmAdjourn
6:30 pmOptional dining out at local restaurants