Registration is open for the 2026 New England Newspaper Convention & Trade Show, taking place March 13–14 at The Venue at Portwalk Place in Portsmouth, NH. Publishers, editors, reporters, and newsroom leaders from across New England will gather for two days of practical sessions, networking, and celebration.
Be aware that some Important deadlines are approaching. The discounted hotel room block at the Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown closes Friday, February 27, and convention registration closes Friday, March 6. Attendees are strongly encouraged to reserve rooms and register before those deadlines, as space is limited.
Winners in the Better Newspaper Competition will be formally recognized at the Awards Banquet on Saturday evening, March 14 — the largest gathering of the convention. Last year was sold out, so get your tickets now!
This year’s forward-looking program includes sessions on immigration and ICE reporting, nonprofit newsroom sustainability, FOIA strategies, engaging younger audiences, social media growth, AI tools for reporting and sales, column writing, court coverage, obituary writing, collaboration panels, trauma in the newsroom, and a screening of the documentary film News Without a Newsroom. The full schedule will be released soon
A limited number of sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities also remain available. Don’t miss your opportunity to reach decision makers from six states. Use these links to find out more information.
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