Attend an event

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

Making the case for local news: Perspectives from newsroom leaders

A three-part virtual series beginning April 3 featuring newsroom leaders who are actively working to create unified messaging that highlights the value of the local journalism they produce to engage funders.

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Actionable AI for newsrooms

The Lenfest Audience Community is hosting its next discussion on May 16 at 2 p.m. EDT / 11 a.m., where we’ll discuss real-world use cases of how The New York Times and Arizona Luminaria have integrated AI tools into their newsroom workflows.

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Keystone News Summit

A convening happening May 15-16 in Harrisburg, Pa. Join us for a discussion with media professionals, educators, and policymakers on the challenges facing local journalism in Pennsylvania and explore ways to strengthen its future. The Lenfest Institute is a proud co-host of the event.

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2025 Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit

The Lenfest Institute for Journalism and Press Forward are hosting the 2025 Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit from May 20-22 in Philadelphia. Interest forms are now closed, and responses will be sent by the end of February.