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The Lenfest Institute hosts several events throughout the year, virtually and in-person, including panels, workshops, and training opportunities. All Institute programming is free to attend.

Upcoming events

Mastering qualitative audience insights with Ariel Zirulnick

A four part workshop series from the Lenfest Audience Community to help news organizations develop a structured, actionable approach to collecting insights that can strengthen their audience strategies. Join us for the next session on April 23 at 2 p.m. EDT / 11 a.m. PDT.

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Spotlight PA’s roadmap to sustainable local news

Spotlight PA’s evolution, from collaborative launch to independent nonprofit supported by philanthropy, offers practical lessons in diversified fundraising and governance. Join the Lenfest News Philanthropy Network on April 9 at 2 p.m. EDT / 11 a.m. PDT for a session on Spotlight PA’s story and the economics of independent journalism.

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Philadelphia Creators Summit

The Philadelphia Creators Summit will offer programming to help news creators build audience, revenue, and connections. This is a room for creators who are already informing their communities but are ready to build something stronger, more sustainable, and more profitable. Join us in-person on April 24 — attendance is free, but space is limited.

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Save the date: The 2026 Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit

The Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit, hosted in partnership with Press Forward, returns in 2026 from May 18-20 in Philadelphia.

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