Welcome to MVJ25's in-person programming! Join us for 15 minutes of networking to start the day off.

Learn how you can apply your military experience, contacts, and skills to a career in the news industry! Includes tips and tricks on phrasing, advice on leveraging contacts as sources, and more.

Get some more hands-on advice on building your ideal journalism resume with this interactive panel.

This panel will explore best practices and advice for reporting on LGBTQ+ veterans issues, from healthcare access and discrimination to the intersection of military service and identity. Attendees will gain insights into responsible and inclusive storytelling to amplify the voices and experiences of this part of the veteran community.

Join us for our annual Top 10 Veterans awards presentation and winner spotlight chat! Hear from the winners about their career journeys and the pieces that they were awarded for.

This panel will cover the evolving role of AI in journalism, offering insights on how to leverage AI tools for efficiency while also discussing strategies for protecting yourself from potential risks posed by AI and other emerging technologies. Attendees will learn how to balance innovation with ethical responsibility in the digital age.

In this interactive panel, attendees will learn the basics of preparing a broadcast report for both TV and radio mediums. Join us to explore the steps of creating a broadcast package and the tools journalists should use!

This workshop will provide practical strategies for maintaining mental health in the often fast-paced, high-pressure journalism environment. Attendees will learn stress management techniques, tips to prevent burnout, and ways to foster emotional well-being.

This panel will explore the current landscape of political coverage, offering guidance on what to expect in today’s environment while providing practical tips for both getting started and sustaining a career in political journalism.

Join us at Chicago Empanada Mama to finish out your in-person MVJ convention experience with some new connections and good food!