INN Days
June 16-18 | Pittsburgh
INN Days
June 16-18, 2026
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown, Pittsburgh
INN Days brings together news leaders, technologists and business strategists to identify and solve the nonprofit news field’s toughest challenges. This is an opportunity for decision-makers to dive deep and learn practical strategies for strengthening news as a public good.
And new this year, the Nonprofit News Awards joins INN Days! We’ll celebrate excellence in nonprofit news as part of the conference on Tuesday, June 16 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
For questions about this year’s event, please reach out to gatherings@inn.org.
Get your tickets for INN Days and the Nonprofit News Awards. Take advantage of an early bird discount of $40 off until March 13, 2026.
Tickets to the Nonprofit News Awards are non-refundable.
Nonprofit News Awards registration will close on April 16. INN Days registration will close on May 11, 2026.
INN Days 2026 takes place June 16 to 18, 2026 at Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown located at 600 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Book your stay at the conference venue, Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown, and enjoy special room rates. Room availability is limited and first-come-first serve until May 26, 2026.
Room Rate: $239 per night, plus tax
We invite INN members to apply for a travel stipend to attend this year’s conference and/or awards.
Each member organization may submit one, single application on behalf of all staff attending. Travel funds can be used to cover transportation, accommodations, or any other expenses supporting your team’s ability to travel. To support as many newsrooms as possible, awards will be up to $500 per organization.
How to apply: Log into the INN member portal. Click the ‘Product’ tab (in the navigation bar). Select ‘Apply for a travel stipend’, and submit the application when complete.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the membership team at membership@inn.org.
INN Days: The conference will begin with a plenary and reception on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 16. It will include a full day of programming on Wednesday, June 17, and end by 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 18.
Nonprofit News Awards: The evening will begin Tuesday, June 16, at 5 p.m. with a reception featuring light hors d’oeuvres and drinks, followed by the awards ceremony from 6 to 8:30 p.m., when the winners will be announced.
Pre-Conference Workshops: Optional deep-dive workshops will take place starting the morning of June 16. Stay tuned for additional information about these opportunities.
Each year, we build INN Days conference tracks around some of the core challenges and opportunities that will shape the future of nonprofit news:
Revenue Diversification: Successful tactics for acquiring new supporters, including mid-level and major donors, advertisers, and other earned revenue sources.
Audience Reach: Strategies to grow direct audience and diversify communities served by nonprofit newsrooms, including new products, marketing tactics, and engagement techniques.
Nonprofit Resilience: Ways to improve nonprofit operations and workplace culture, including topics like safety, board governance, human resources, and mental health.
Civic Allies: Ways to build relationships beyond the news world, including with other nonprofits, small businesses, policymakers, and other collaborators to strengthen impact.
Tech Adoption: Innovative uses of AI and other technologies to help newsrooms achieve their goals, including how to implement these tools ethically and responsibly.
Pitching a session or speaker for INN Days is an excellent opportunity to showcase a solution, share experiences, or collaborate witThe period to submit session ideas for INN Days closed on February 6, 2026.
If you submitted a session, you can expect to hear from the INN Staff no later than March 13 with information on whether your session was successfully accepted.
For any additional questions, please contact gatherings@inn.org.
INN Days is where the field of nonprofit news gathers. Top newsroom leadership, journalism funders, and allies to the field all meet to learn from each other, ideate on solutions to our common problems, and look ahead at the future of nonprofit journalism.
Sponsors help INN make this all possible. Whether your goal is to introduce your company to the field, contribute your expertise in a lightning talk, offer direct training or support, or just provide a little moment of joy for conference attendees—we’ve got sponsorship options for you!
For sponsorship inquiries, please reach out to sponsorship@inn.org. Sponsorship opportunities are limited, so if you want to discuss any customized options, let’s talk soon!
Ticketing & Registration
When you click “Register,” you will be prompted to answer if you’d like to register yourself or a group. You must click “Group.” From there, the registration system will generate a list of employees from your organization who already have an account with INN, allowing you to choose the ones you’d like to register. If there is a member of your organization that is not listed, you must add them to your organization, complete the prompted details, and then register them.
Yes, you can request a ticket transfer until May 11. However, INN member tickets may only be transferred to individuals affiliated with an INN member organization. You must complete this form to initiate a transfer.
Yes, you can request a refund until May 11. There is a $35 processing fee associated with the refund. After May 11, we are unable to process refunds. If you are requesting a refund because you received a complimentary speaker or sponsor ticket, the full cost of your ticket will be refunded. You must complete this form to initiate a refund.
On April 16, we will close registration for INNY’s tickets. After April 16, a waitlist will open for INNY’s registration. Those that have already purchased INN Days tickets can also join this waitlist to purchase an INNY’s ticket at a later time.
Unfortunately, the Nonprofit News Awards (INNYs) tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE.
We don’t offer formal, full scholarships to attend INN Days, but we do provide Early Bird and INN member rates to make attendance more affordable. For additional support, INN members are also eligible for travel stipends. If you or your organization is facing a particular hardship, please reach out to gatherings@inn.org.
Attending the conference
No, unfortunately, there is no virtual attendance option available for INN Days at this time.
The conference will begin with a plenary on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 16. It will include a full day of programming on Wednesday, June 17, and end by 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 18. We suggest arriving by 12 pm ET on Tuesday, June 16 for a chance to settle in and network with fellow conference attendees.
In 2025, INN Days brought together more than 400 news leaders, journalism supporters and civic innovators from more than 270 organizations.
View available videos and resources from past conferences below.
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