We’ll be raising money at the 2018 IRE Conference in Orlando to support diversity scholarships. All donations made during the conference — on-site or online —will go toward this important cause and help send journalists of color to the 2019 IRE Conference in Houston.

We asked previous diversity fellowship recipients to share how the award made a difference in their careers. Here’s what Ralph Chapoco of the Washington County Daily News told us: 

It was toward the end of the fall in 2016, fearing I had mistakenly chosen the wrong profession, that I began to wonder what my next ...

Miss the 2018 IRE Conference showcase panel "Doubling down on investigative reporting" with Dean Baquet, Marty Baron and Cynthia McFadden? We've posted audio.

In an epic newspaper competition, The New York Times and The Washington Post both have invested significant resources in watchdog journalism in recent years. Both have broken major stories on the Trump administration, sexual harassment and other issues on the national agenda. At the same time, both newspapers have reached record readership levels. Get an inside perspective from Dean Baquet, executive editor of the Times, and Marty Baron, executive editor of the Post. The lively, insightful ...

We’ll be raising money at the 2018 IRE Conference in Orlando to support diversity scholarships. All donations made during the conference — on-site or online — will go toward this important cause and help send journalists of color to the 2019 IRE Conference in Houston.

We asked previous diversity fellowship recipients to share how the award made a difference in their careers. Here’s what Sarah Rafique of KXAN-TV told us:

I wanted to go to the IRE Conference for years, but as a first-generation American and woman of color, it is sometimes hard to justify spending money to invest in ...

Looking for a place to grab a bite at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld? Here’s a list of the places to check out, their locations and hours. 

Cash Sales (Grab and Go)

12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Location: Atrium CD

Starbucks

6 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Location: Atrium

Toppers Creamery

4 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Location: Atrium

Website: http://www.topperscreamery.com/ 

Tradewinds Restaurant (Buffet)

Lunch: 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Dinner: 5:30 p.m.

Location: Atrium

Boardwalk Bar and Grill (A la carte)

Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 5 p ...

We’ll be raising money at the 2018 IRE Conference in Orlando to support diversity scholarships. All donations made during the conference — on-site or online —will go toward this important cause and help send journalists of color to the 2019 IRE Conference in Houston.

We asked previous diversity fellowship recipients to share how the award made a difference in their careers. Here’s what Vernal Coleman of The Seattle Times told us:

I’d written a couple of watchdog stories before applying for the IRE diversity fellowship last year, enough to fall in love with accountability journalism, and to know ...

The 2018 IRE Conference begins Thursday. Below you'll find a few bits of information to help you prepare for this great conference! For the latest up-to-date information about panels, speakers and special events at the conference, please visit our conference website.

Hotel Information

The conference is taking place at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, 6677 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32821.

Registration

Registration opens Wednesday at 2 p.m. and will be available Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the 1st floor meeting space at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld.

Weather

It's going to be a typical June in ...

The 2018 IRE Conference app is now available through Guidebook!

We encourage you to download our mobile guide to enhance your experience at the 2018 IRE Conference. You'll be able to plan your day with a personalized schedule, browse maps and connect with other attendees.

The app is free and compatible with iPhones, iPads, iPod Touches and Android devices. Windows Phone 7 and Blackberry users can access the same information via our mobile site.

To get the guide, choose one of the methods below:

• Download "Guidebook" from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, tap download guides ...

By Naseem Miller, Orlando Sentinel

The 2018 IRE Conference at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld is located Southwest of Orlando, at the heart of city’s tourist area known as International Drive, or I-Drive. It’s about 15 miles away from downtown Orlando.

There are attractions, museums, shops and many chain restaurants nearby. But don’t count on walking ... anywhere. Locals mostly get around with cars or buses, because the area is spread out and the weather is usually hot, humid and/or rainy.

For the fitness buffs, it’s best to avoid running and biking outdoors. You may get ...

We’re offering several opportunities for broadcast journalists to receive individualized and small-group coaching at the IRE Conference in Orlando.

These coaching sessions are free to attendees but require sign-up. Sixty percent of the available slots are open for registration now; The remaining 40 percent (designated as "Drop-In Slot" on the schedule) will open for sign-up on Wednesday, June 13.

Barry Nash and his team return this year to provide personalized coaching sessions. If you have questions about any aspect of your delivery — your appearance, how you use your voice, how you can perform most effectively in the field or ...

The IRE Conference will have something for everyone, but we’ve put together several themed tracks to address key issues, skills and challenges facing the industry.

For more details on these sessions, use the IRE18 online schedule.

Special for IRE18:

• SHOWCASE: Doubling down on investigative reporting
• SHOWCASE: Investigating sexual misconduct and #MeToo
• A conversation with Seymour Hersh: Tips from a life in journalism

Timely for 2018…

• Covering hate in America (Sponsored by the Southern Poverty Law Center)
• Covering the protest line
• Meet you at the bar: Sourcing while female
• Reporting on the opioid epidemic
• Using drug databases: Tips for avoiding ...