Convention Registration Info
***The convention registration deadline is 5pm CT Friday, May 5, 2023.
Every year, the NDNA convention includes solid programming, training, motivational speakers, and networking opportunities for newspapers and supporters of the industry. The event is held in cities across North Dakota, and on occasion, the convention is held as a joint effort with SDNA.
The 2023 convention will be held in conjunction with SDNA May 11-13 at the Spirit Lake Casino, just south of Devils Lake, ND.
If you'd like to sign up for the convention, please register online (see link below), print a registration form from the links below to send in, or contact Shari Peterson at sharip@ndna.com or 701-223-6397.
Hope to see you there!
Registration
- Register Online
- Print the Registration Form
- Print the full Convention Schedule including Registration Form
Sessions/Speakers
Thursday evening: "Welcome Reception & Grand Hors d'oeuvres"
Kusler: ND Center for Rural Health (CRH) / Miller Temple: board certified physician/student writing expert
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
Friday a.m. general session: "Media Landscape"
JIM BROWN
President
Borrell & Associates
Williamsburg, VA
Jim Brown of Borrell & Associates kicks off convention sessions on Friday with his talk on “Media landscape in today's news environment."
Friday a.m. concurrent session: "Writing Workshop"
CHUCK HAGA
former publisher and current journalism instructor
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
Friday morning concurrent sessions include time with Chuck Haga, former publisher and current journalism instructor at UND.
Haga will lead writers in his popular “Writing Workshop." In this workshop, Haga will help members learn how to keep readers engaged and excited to read beyond the headline.
One-on-ones: there will also be a sign-up sheet at the registration desk for one-on-one opportunities with Haga.
Friday a.m. concurrent session: "Mindfulness in your environment"
BRYAN PIATT
Host
"Take what serves, leave the rest" Podcast
Minneapolis, MN
Friday p.m. general session: "Earn Your Press Pass"
LINDSEY & JOEY YOUNG
Co-owners
Kansas Publishing Ventures
Hillsboro, KS
Lindsey and Joey Young, practicing journalists and co-owners of Kansas Publishing Ventures, will present a rookie employee training program called "Earn Your Press Pass." The self-paced, online training course is designed to help prospective and new employees get their feet on the ground. Lindsey has been immersed in community newspapering since she and her husband Joey Young purchased their first community newspaper, The Clarion, in 2014. Lindsey teaches simple interviewing and writing steps to make new reporters more successful. Additionally, the course outlines basics like newspaper jargon, editing and basic photography.
Friday p.m. concurrent session:"Hot Seat: Best Ideas Spotlight"
COLE SHORT
Editor
Hillsboro Banner
Hillsboro, ND
Hillsboro Banner editor Cole Short doesn't have enough advice to share with an audience for an hour. But he's willing to bet 20 attendees have five minutes of everyday tips and tidbits they're willing to share among their peers.
Friday p.m. concurrent session: "Photo Safari"
MICHAEL VOSBURG
Photo Editor
Forum Communications
Fargo, ND
Forum Communications's photo editor, Michael Vogsburg, has an exciting“Photo Safari” planned Friday afternoon.
Vosburg has extensive years of training and experience under his belt and can help advise on photography questions.
Saturday a.m. general session: "Legal Review"
JACK MCDONALD / DENNIS PATHROFF
McDonald: NDNA Legal Counsel / Pathroff: Lobbyist
McDonald: Wheeler Wolf / Pathroff: GA Group
Bismarck, ND
Thanks to our generous sponsors to date: