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A commitment to opening journalism gatherings to fresh ideas and real impact

Let's build journalism conferences, summits and conventions that don't just talk about the future, but actively build it. To get there, we need to move beyond stale, insider-driven events.

This is a personal commitment from funders, speakers, and organizers to create gatherings that produce actual innovation and are rooted in information needs -- because journalism stagnates behind closed doors.

1. We put the real lived realities of people first.
2. We demand useful, practical programming.
3. We actively dismantle the insiders' club.
4. We show up as collaborators, not gatekeepers.
5. We believe the main room should be the real room.
6. We convene based on effectiveness, not tradition.
7. We ensure participants benefit, not just attend. (-> read more) because journalism stagnates behind closed doors.

By adding your name (publicly or privately) you are committing to using your role to foster this change and joining a community that will share future opportunities for collaboration.

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