Tell us what you want at #NICAR24

Investigative Reporters and Editors is gearing up to start planning the 2024 NICAR Conference, held in Baltimore March 7-10. 

Use this form to share ideas, suggestions and other comments to help us plan the best possible conference. No suggestion is too big or too small. The form will be open through Oct. 15.

We’re excited to be back in Baltimore and see everyone! Please know that IRE takes the health and safety of all attendees, speakers, staff and others involved at our events seriously and follows the guidelines of the CDC. More information about health and safety guidelines will be posted closer to the event. 

Your input helps ensure that we consider a broad spectrum of speakers and topics. 

Here are a few ways you can use the ideas form:

• Share a speaker suggestion (you or someone else). Please keep diversity in mind.
• Suggest a panel you’d like to attend.
• Tell us about a topic, skill or piece of software you’d like to learn more about.
• Pitch an entire session (topic, speakers, title, etc.). Feel free to get creative! We’re always looking for engaging ways to deliver practical tips. 
• Share your suggestions for making the conference a more inclusive environment for everyone.

Have several ideas? Great! Fill out the form as many times as you’d like. And help us spread the word by sharing this form with friends, colleagues, Slack channels, etc.

Keep in mind that IRE retains editorial control over the content of its conferences. If we use your idea, our team will be in touch to discuss details. Here are some other tips to help you make the best pitch and understand our process. 

While the form will close in mid-October, we know your great ideas aren't on a timeline. If creativity strikes, feel free to send us a note at conference@ire.org. We love hearing from you!