Join our 2024 API Local News Summit on Elections, Trust and Democracy

The American Press Institute is holding a summit on April 3-4 in Akron, Ohio, to identify and advance solutions that help news leaders strengthen community relationships through their local election reporting — against the backdrop of declining trust in the media and threats to democratic institutions.

The summit is designed for discussion and exchanging ideas, rather than panels. It's free, invitation-based and we anticipate up to 60 attendees. Participants must agree to Chatham House Rules to ensure the openness of the conversations.

If you have experience or interest in leading innovative local elections coverage or work in spaces beyond journalism that would add to our discussion (e.g. civic engagement, bridge-building or other similar fields), please fill out this form by Wednesday, March 6, at 11:59 p.m. ET to be considered for an invitation.

Have questions? Reach out to Kevin Loker, API's director of strategic partnerships and research, at kevin.loker@pressinstitute.org.

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The summit will take place on April 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and on April 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with an optional happy hour to follow. Are you interested and able to attend the full 2-day summit?*

Yes

Why do you want to attend this API Local News Summit?*

To share with others my ideas on how news leaders can better engage local communities with elections coverage

To share my ideas about how to build momentum from elections coverage to broader, related coverage after the election

To learn from peers about these topics

To gain ideas and examples to make a case for change in my news organization

journalism relates to my own work

What are specific examples of ideas or projects that you have worked on that you think would benefit this discussion?*

What are you most interested in learning or sharing with your peers?*

API has limited funds to help offset travel and lodging costs for participants who need it (up to $500). Do you want to apply for these funds?*

If you check yes, we'll be in touch with you via email regarding next steps

Yes

Have you interacted with the American Press Institute in the past 10 years? If so, how?

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Attended a prior summit

Attended another online API event

Received a grant

Participated in a peer-learning cohort program (e.g. Table Stakes, Listening & Sustainability Lab)

Used an API product (Metrics for News or Source Matters)

Subscribed to API's Need to Know newsletter

Read research or articles on API's website

Followed and interacted with API on social

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