National Society of Newspaper Columnists (NSNC) will hold its annual conference and awards ceremony virtually on July 28 and 29, 2023. The conference, an annual tradition since 1977, follows the NSNC mission of promoting education, professionalism, and networking support for journalists and media professionals in a free-press environment. NSNC consists of a membership of nearly 3,000 columnists and media professionals from across the world.
“The annual conference is a time for us to join together to renew our bonds of camaraderie and friendship in the ever-changing media environment,” says Ginny McCabe, executive director, NSNC. “Our virtual platform this year will offer the perfect environment to support all writers’ voices to be heard.”
Early registration is now open and, until June 30, registrants can save $100 on the cost of registration. NSNC is also offering a $50 membership special, now through July 29, 2023. Members will save on the cost of conference registration. Find details on how to register for the conference here.
“We are excited to have you join us for?the 2023 Virtual National Society of Newspaper Columnists Annual Conference on July 28 and 29. Our time together will be filled with amazing keynotes by Matt Bai and Rick Bragg as well as training and educational sessions with some of the top experts in our industry,” says Lori Duff, president of the NSNC.
This year, NSNC welcomes author, journalist, and screenwriter Matt Bai, one of the nation’s leading voices on American politics. Bai is a contributing columnist for The Washington Post?and writes the Bai Lines newsletter. Bai will open the conference on Friday night in an engaging Q&A with NSNC President Lori Duff.
Also joining the conference lineup is journalist and Pulitzer–winning writer Rick Bragg, who will deliver the Saturday keynote. Bragg is also known for his non-fiction books, especially those about his family in Alabama.
