Register
Registration is now open for the 2024 WNA annual convention, which will take place March 14-15 in Madison. The deadline to register is March 8.
The Wisconsin Newspaper Association Convention brings together the state’s news leaders to explore questions shaping the future of the industry. It will feature in-depth workshops, networking opportunities, listening sessions, interactive panels and more.
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Conference Tracks
New business models to support local news. From nonprofit to for-profit, subscriptions and donations, the news industry must do what is needed not only to survive financially, but also to provide ideologically and economically diverse audiences the opportunity to learn the facts.
Newsroom transformations. Tools and strategies newsrooms are using to transform the way news is produced and consumed — from generative AI to podcasting for small newsrooms to rethinking how news is gathered.
Forging connections. Opportunities to exchange ideas, build collaborations and build new relationships with newsrooms across Wisconsin.
Schedule at a Glance
Thursday, March 14
| 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | WNA Board of Directors meeting |
| 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Breakout sessions |
| 5 – 6 p.m. | Cocktail reception |
| 6 – 7:30 p.m. | Wisconsin Openness Awards dinner |
| 7:30 – 10 p.m. | Casino Night |
Friday, March 15
| 8 – 9 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9 – 9:45 a.m. | General session |
| 10 – 11:45 a.m. | Breakout sessions |
| Noon – 1:15 p.m. | Student Awards luncheon |
| 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Breakout sessions |
| 4:30 – 5 p.m. | Annual meeting |
| 5 – 6 p.m. | Cocktail reception |
| 6 – 9 p.m. | Better Newspaper Contest awards banquet |
Travel & Lodging
Conference venue
The 2024 WNA Convention will take place March 14-15 at the The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club, 1 W. Dayton St., Madison, WI 53703.
Conference hotel room blocks
The WNA has special room rates starting at $145. Book your stay by March 4 online or by calling (800) 356-8293 and asking for the Wisconsin Newspaper Association room block. The group code is 1099752.
Become a Sponsor
The annual WNA Convention draws hundreds of newspaper professionals from across the state who gather to network with peers, vendors and sponsors while attending educational sessions and celebrating industry accomplishments. To sign up as a sponsor, contact WNA Executive Director Beth Bennett at beth.bennett@wnanews.com.
Ambassador Package – $2,500
Mention of your company at the beginning of each session, inclusion in sponsor list on our website, full-page color ad in the WNA’s 2024 Member Directory, list of attendees (one week prior to convention), promotional email blast to members, opportunity to submit a one-time article to the WNA’s member newsletter, and the opportunity to introduce a session.
Advocate Package – $1,000
Mention of your company at the beginning of each session, inclusion in sponsor list on our website, full-page color ad in the WNA’s 2024 Member Directory, list of attendees (one week prior to convention).
Friend Package – $500
Mention of your company at the beginning of each session & inclusion in sponsor list on our website.
