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Early-bird registration is now open for the 27th International Symposium on Journalism (ISOJ).
Take advantage of discounted rates for this unique global conference, which will take place online and in person at the University of Texas at Austin from Sept. 17-18, 2026.
Early Bird Registration: March 30 to July 20, 2026
General Admission Rate: US $250
University faculty/staff Rate: US $150
Student Rate: US $30
Virtual Experience: US $20
After July 20, registration rates will increase to US$300 for general admission, US$200 for university faculty/staff, US$50 for students and US$30 for online participation.
Once registered, in-person attendees will have access to special rates at local hotels in Austin. Check your registration confirmation email for more details.
Both in-person and online participants will have full access to keynote presentations and panels and will be able to connect with fellow participants through a dedicated ISOJ 2026 Slack community.
The virtual experience goes beyond streaming of panels to include ways for remote participants to engage with speakers and fellow attendees. As in recent years, online participants will be able to attend live Q&As with select speakers.
The conference will be simultaneously interpreted from English to Spanish for those attending in person and online.
ISOJ is a global gathering that convenes leading journalists, media executives and scholars to explore emerging innovations and challenges shaping the field today.
Last year’s ISOJ attracted 422 in-person registrants and 455 virtual participants, coming from 58 countries.
Traditionally held in April, ISOJ moved to September this year and dropped “Online” from its name, reflecting important changes to the field.
The full program and complete list of speakers will soon be available, so stay tuned for future announcements. Follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram for real-time updates, and join the conversation using #ISOJ2026. And if you haven’t already, we encourage you to sign up for the ISOJ2026 newsletter in English or Spanish.