IRE Jeff German Investigative Workshop (Ogden, Utah - April 2025)

Made possible through the Jeff German Fund for Investigative Journalism and co-sponsored by Weber State University's Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities.

Join this regional training event at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, April 11-12, 2025. This workshop is supported by the Jeff German Fund for Investigative Journalism, the Stewart Foundation, and the Jack and Betty Lampros Journalism Fund at Weber State University.

The Jeff German Fund was established shortly after German’s death through contributions by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Arnold Ventures, and the Knight Foundation. Further contributions were made by the IRE Board of Directors and staff, as well as more than 100 individual donors from across the country.

Join us on Friday to hear from award-winning investigative and data journalists, and on Saturday morning to learn the power of spreadsheets. Or, both days to give your career the ultimate boost.

Sessions will focus on finding, cultivating, and protecting sources, deep web searches, covering vulnerable populations, environmental impacts, and public records.

The workshop will run from 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 11 and 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 12 (half-day of hands-on Google Sheets training).

Workshop Fees

Thanks to generous support from the Weber State University and through the Jeff German Fund for Investigative Journalism, registration for professional, academic, retiree and associate members is just $55 and comes with a free one-year IRE membership renewal. Student members can register for $25 and will also receive a free one-year membership renewal.

An optional hands-on training on Saturday morning is an additional fee of $15. Seating is limited, Friday registration is not required to sign up.

All attendees must be current IRE members through April 13, 2025. To purchase tickets, you must be logged into your member profile.

Not a current IRE Member? Join or renew today. Please note that all attendees must meet IRE's membership terms. For more information, please visit the IRE Membership Terms page.

Location

Weber State University
1395 Edvalson St.
Elizabeth Hall Room 229
Ogden, Utah, 84408

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be sent via email to logistics@ire.org. All cancellations must be in writing. There is a $30 processing fee for all cancellations until April 4. After that date, requests for refunds will be considered case by case. Membership fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Recording Notice

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Questions

For questions about registration or general event questions, please contact logistics@ire.org.