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 am | Light breakfast | Room 100 |
| 9 am – Noon | Lightning 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. |
| Noon | Lunch | Room 100 |
| 1:30 pm | Workshop sessions Portfolio reviews: Room 14 |
| 2:30 pm | Break |
| 2:45 pm | Workshop sessions |
| 3:45 pm | Break |
| 4 pm | Keynote presentation Room 130 |
| 5:15-5:30 pm | Wrap 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 pm | Vendors | Room 100 |
| 8:30 am | Light breakfast | Room 100 |
| 9:00 am | Opening and Keynote Presentation |
| 10:30 am | Social Break |
| 11:00 am | Workshop sessions Portfolio reviews: Room 14 (sign up at registration desk) |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch at the Recreation & Wellness Center |
| 2:00 pm | Workshop sessions Portfolio reviews: Room 14 (sign up at registration desk) |
| 3:30 pm | Social Break |
| 4:00 pm | Keynote Presentation |
| 5:45 pm | Adjourn |
| 6:30 pm | Optional dining out at local restaurants |