AAJA’s 2026 convention will be in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from June 24-28, 2026. Our annual convention brings together the AAJA community, provides opportunities to meet with recruiters, fosters learning through our carefully crafted lineup of panels and workshops and allows for collective reflection on AAPI representation, leadership and ownership within the field of journalism. We look forward to welcoming our #AAJAFamily, from the ones who have been with us since 1981, to those who have joined within the past year, for an illuminating week of conversations, community and skills-building. To learn more about convention, check out our archives.

This year’s programming will bring together journalists, media leaders, students, and storytellers for conversations on leadership, innovation, representation, career growth, and the future of the industry. Many sessions are available in the AAJA26 app, with additional programming continuing to be added on a rolling basis.

Programming highlights include:

• From locker rooms to headlines: Sports coverage through a cultural lens
• Responsible AI in the newsroom
• Cash money in nonprofits: How to investigate private institutions that may or may not be charitable

Date: June 24-28, 2026

Location: Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403