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SFJ Conference: Reinventing with Purpose 2026

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📅 22 October 2026 – 24 October 📍 Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at ASU, Phoenix, US ↗ 🏢 Society for Features Journalism 🔁 Annual

The SFJ 2026 Conference is an annual gathering organized by the Society for Features Journalism. The event features sessions on storytelling techniques, innovation ideas, and digital tools guidance. It serves as a professional development and networking forum for features journalists and editors.

Attendees: Features journalists, editors, reporters, and media professionals.

Storytelling TechniquesInnovation IdeasDigital Tools Guidance features journalismstorytellingdigital toolsreporting

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Venue

Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Conference centre · ~150 people

The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University is located in downtown Phoenix. It features specialized media spaces, including a 150-seat auditorium and various conference rooms, serving as a venue for media-focused events and education.

📍 555 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004, US

Operated by Arizona State University

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Organizer

Society for Features Journalism (SFJ)

Nonprofit · Washington, United States · Founded 1950

A professional organization for feature writers, editors, and producers aimed at fostering excellence in feature journalism.

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Why people attend

Attendees participate to improve their storytelling techniques, learn about digital tools, and network with other journalism professionals.

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Speakers

10 speakers at SFJ Conference: Reinventing with Purpose

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Eli Saslow

Reporter · New York Times

"Eli Saslow shows how to zoom in on national tension points affecting ordinary people"

national tension pointsordinary peoplejournalism
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Lane DeGregory

Features Writer · Tampa Bay Times

Bio

Won the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for her article 'Girl in the Window.' Has won dozens of other national journalism awards and taught at universities and conferences across the country.

writing craftfeature writingPulitzer Prize

Also speaking at ASJA Annual Conference

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Mike Wilson

UK & Ireland Business Development Manager and BARA President · ABB Robotics

automation and roboticsskills crisis

Also speaking at PGA Show, Manufacturing & Engineering Week 2026, Foodex Manufacturing Solutions

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Mallary Tenore Tarpley

Assistant Professor of Practice · University of Texas at Austin

"Mallary Tenore Tarpley shows journalists how to weave personal narrative with strong reporting"

Bio

Journalist Mallary Tenore Tarpley, author of 'Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery,' led an SFJ webinar about how to blend personal narrative and reportage in essays and books.

personal narrativereportingessays and books
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Katie Engelhart

Reporter · New York Times Magazine

"Pulitzer winner Katie Engelhart shares tips for reporting, outlining, writing complex stories"

Bio

Katie Engelhart, winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing, talked about her winning New York Times Magazine story with Maria Carrillo, a veteran editor and Pulitzer juror, at a Society for Features Journalism webinar on Oct. 15, 2024.

reportingoutliningwriting complex stories
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Maria Carrillo

Chief Science Officer · Alzheimer's Association

"Pulitzer winner Katie Engelhart shares tips for reporting, outlining, writing complex stories"

dementiaAlzheimer'sresearch

Also speaking at Neuroscience 2028, Neuroscience 2027, Neuroscience

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"Mike Hixenbaugh of NBC News on his book writing process, from pitch to print"

Also speaking at SXSW Conference & Festivals

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Frequently asked questions

When is SFJ Conference: Reinventing with Purpose?+
SFJ Conference: Reinventing with Purpose takes place on 22 October 2026 to 24 October 2026.
Where is SFJ Conference: Reinventing with Purpose held?+
SFJ Conference: Reinventing with Purpose is held at Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at ASU, Phoenix, US.
Who organises SFJ Conference: Reinventing with Purpose?+
SFJ Conference: Reinventing with Purpose is organised by Society for Features Journalism.
How often is SFJ Conference: Reinventing with Purpose held?+
SFJ Conference: Reinventing with Purpose is held annual.

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