July 9, 2026 — National Association of Hispanic Journalists annual conference programming is built by and for journalists, which includes the sponsored sessions coming to NAHJ26 in New Orleans.
This year’s theme, “The Beat Goes On: Honoring Our Roots and the Future of Hispanic Journalism,” carries special weight in New Orleans, the birthplace of Spanish-language journalism in the United States. The sponsored sessions reflect that same spirit, connecting the tools and knowledge journalists need today and for the future of our craft.
Here’s a look at the sponsored sessions, organized by topic:
Specialty
- Apple News Student Breakfast, Sponsored by Apple News
- The ABC News Storytellers Summit, Sponsored by ABC News
- NBCU Academy’s Exclusive Journalism Workshop Experience, Sponsored by NBCUniversal
- Becoming a Digital Leader in the Age of AI, Sponsored by CNN
- ESPN Sports Media Summit, Sponsored by ESPN Sports
Sports
- Growing a Global Audience Through the Lens of Major Sporting Events, Sponsored by The Athletic
- Sports Creative: A Look Behind the Scenes of How Content is Made, Sponsored by TNT Sports
- One Match, Every Screen: How Golazo Covers Soccer Everywhere, Sponsored by CBS Sports
Politics & Immigration
- Preserving Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, Sponsored by California State University
- Immigration in the Classroom: Educators Protecting Students in a Time of Fear, Sponsored by National Education Association
- Covering Trump 2.0, Sponsored by Bloomberg News
- Reporting Without Fear: Press Freedom, Latino Communities, and Political Power, Sponsored by ACLU
Technology/AI/Innovation
- ChatGPT For Real Newsroom Work, Sponsored by OpenAI
- Bridging the AI Divide – Empowering Latino Communities Through Amazon Technology, Sponsored by Amazon
Skills & Best Practices
- Understanding and Building Credit, Sponsored by JPMorganChase
- Journalism and Advocating for Yourself, Sponsored by SAG-AFTRA
- Test Your Story-Pitching Skills With WSJ’s Top Journalists, Sponsored by Wall Street Journal
- Best Practices on TikTok, Sponsored by TikTok
- Editing for Impact, Sponsored by POLITICO
We’re grateful that we have sponsors that understand the need to provide real value to journalists. If you have a question about sponsoring an NAHJ conference, please contact us via our contact form.
About the National Association of Hispanic Journalists
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) is the largest organization of Latino journalists in the United States and is dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Hispanics in the news industry. Established in April 1984, NAHJ created a national voice and unified vision for all Hispanic journalists. The mission of NAHJ is to increase the number of Latinos in newsrooms and to work toward fair and accurate representation of Latinos in news media. NAHJ has more than 3,500 members, including working journalists, journalism students, other media-related professionals, and journalism educators. For more information, please visit NAHJ.org or follow us on Instagram @officialnahj.