Future of Independent Media Summit

Future of Independent Media Summit

The future of independent media summit will bring together Press Forward members and engaged stakeholders to share, collaborate and connect.

Date and time

Saturday, October 26 · 10am - 6pm EDT

Location

OCAD University

100 McCaul Street Toronto, ON M5T 1W1 Canada

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 8 hours

In partnership with the Cultural Policy Hub at OCAD U, Press Forward is convening a summit on the future of independent media.

On October 26th, we are hosting a day-long event where publishers will share their challenges, their successes, their innovations and ideas about the future of independent media in Canada.

On October 27th, Press Forward members are invited to a facilitated strategic planning session.

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OCTOBER 26 AGENDA

10:00-10:15 >> Introduction: opening remarks

10:15-11:00 >> Opening Talk

How's It Going, Actually? Dispatches From The Publishing Desks

11:20-12:15 >> Lightning Talks

One Great Trick: what has been tried and what works?

12:30-2:00 >> Lunch Break (lunch is not included)

2:00-2:30 >> Gallery Walk

2:45-3:30 >> Moderated Open Discussion

Public policy and the independent press

3:45-4:15 >> Panel Discussion

Love and Funder: Philanthropy and journalism

4:30-5:15 >> Keynote

5:15-5:30 >> Close of summit

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Venue Partner: OCAD U

Media Partner: The Philanthropist Journal

With support from the Inspirit Foundation and the McConnell Foundation.

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