22 Webinars This Week about AI, Journalism & Media
/Mon, Sept 22 - Academic AI Meets Special Collections: Real Stories, Real Impact
What: This webinar provides practical insight into how libraries can unlock the potential of special collections with Academic AI all while maintaining the highest standards of stewardship and librarian expertise.
Who: Cristina Silvani, Cataloging Coordinator, Bocconi University Wolfgang Mayer, Head of E-Resource Management, University of Vienna Moderator: Katy Aronoff, Director, Solution Consulting, Ex Libris, Part of Clarivate
When: 10 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Clarivate and Library Journal
Tue, Sept 23 - Elevate Your Visibility: Instagram, AI, and the Future of SEO
What: Learn how AI-driven tools are transforming how people search, find, and connect with causes online.
Who: Julian Gerace Tapp Network Digital Solutions Manager; Kyle Barkins Tapp Network Co-Founder.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: TechSoup
Tue, Sept 23 - Starting out in Freelancing
What: This masterclass covers everything you need to know in order to take your first steps as a successful freelance print journalist.
Who: Donna Ferguson, a multiple award winning freelance journalist who is on the committee of Women in Journalism.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: £7.50 for members, £20.00 for nonmembers
Sponsor: Women in Journalism
Tue, Sept 23 - Global AI Summit
What: As artificial intelligence evolves at lightning speed, nations are racing to grasp its promise, confront its risks and shape its future. This summit will explore how this technological revolution is reshaping businesses, the workforce, education, health and humanity.
Who: James Manyika, Senior VP of Research, Google; Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund; Reid Hoffman Co-Founder, Manas AI, Co-Founder, LinkedIn; Siddhartha Mukherjee, Co-Founder & CEO, Manas AI; Father Paolo Benanti AI Consulter, Pontifical Academy for Life Holy See; Kate Kallot, CEO & Founder, Amini; Amandeep Singh Gill, U.N. Undersecretary General & Special Envoy for Digital and Emerging Technologies; Cat Zakrzewski White House Reporter, The Washington Post; Eva Dou, Technology Policy Reporter, The Washington Post; David Ignatius, Foreign Affairs Columnist, The Washington Post; Darryll J. Pines, President, University of Maryland; Hal Daumé, Director, Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland.
When: 3 -5:30 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Washington Post, University of Maryland
Tue, Sept 23 - Scaling Enterprise AI Through Systems Thinking
What: The objective of this webinar is to provide a hands-on exposure to designing feedback-driven automation, embedding AI into enterprise workflows, and aligning systems thinking with modern DevOps/ML engineering practice. By the end, engineers will not only understand the principles of scaling with AI in large enterprise and startups but also leave with a replicable playbook to transform their own companies into high-density, AI-native organizations.
Who: Grant Kurz CEO, DeepStation; Mash Zahid Agentic AI Core Operations Strategy and Transformation, General Motors.
When: 3 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: OpenAI Academy, DeepStation, Miami Dade College
Tue, Sept 23 - Upskilling at the Speed of Change: Hands-On Training to Build an AI-Ready Workforce
What: Join us for a session on how to replace outdated training programs with hands-on, in-the-flow training that helps employees quickly adapt to new tools, acquire AI-related skills and stay productive among constant change. You’ll also learn why empowering people through experiential learning is the key to building an AI-ready workforce and ensuring long-term organizational resilience. Expect concrete strategies you can use to shift your programs toward experiential, workflow-based learning that sticks.
When: 11 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: WhatFix
Wed, Sept 24 - From Hype to Habit: Adopting Human-enabled Gen AI in Your Business
What: This 2-hour interactive virtual workshop is designed to help leaders move from curiosity to confident adoption of generative AI. Through practical guidance, real-world examples, and live demonstrations, participants will learn how to identify meaningful use cases, adopt tools with minimal risk, and lead AI-driven change within their teams.
Who: Brad Nestico, Director, Traction Point
When: 10 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: $45
Sponsor: Duquesne University Small Business Association
Wed, Sept 24 - GenAI in Higher Ed: Adoption and Literacy Education Approaches & Challenges
What: A discussion on the adoption of GenAI tools on campus and approaches to GenAI literacy.
Who: Liberty University’s Joshua Marsh and David Leffler; Elsevier’s Emily Singley.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Elsevier
Wed, Sept 24 - 10 AI Tools That Will Change How You Do Ministry
What: Discover 10 game-changing AI tools and real-life workflows that will immediately enhance your productivity. Whether you’re leading communications, planning sermons, training volunteers, or building outreach, this practical session is for you.
Who: Kenny Jahng, the Editor-in-Chief of ChurchTechToday.com and the Founder of AIforChurchLeaders.com.
When: 2 pm, Eastern.
Where: Zoom
Cost: $10
Sponsor: AI for Church Leaders
Wed, Sept 24 - Solutions Journalism in the College Newsroom
What: Student Media Advisers will learn the basics of solutions journalism and how to encourage their students to use it to deeply report on issues on campus and beyond.
Who: Ben McNeely, North Carolina State University.
When: 5 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: College Media Association
Thu, Sept 25 - Emerging Social Media Trends
What: Come for an overview of the latest social marketing trends, as walks you through the trends and the latest forecasts. There’s no time like the present to plan your social media marketing and choose the right strategy, networks, and tactics.
Who: Digital Marketing Strategist Ray Sidney-Smith.
When: 10 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: $45
Sponsor: Duquesne University Small Business Association
Thu, Sept 25 - AI Basics for Journalism: Smarter Research with Prompts
What: How to use AI as your research buddy — not to write your story, but to help you find, sort, and analyze info like a pro. We will walk you through practical hacks to break down big investigations into clear steps, compare sources, and pull out the facts that matter.
Who: Adam Radoliński
When: 11 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Euractiv.pl
Thu, Sept 25 - Turning Strangers into Sources
What: A practical workshop on one of journalism’s most essential and under-taught skills: turning complete strangers into sources who inform and elevate your reporting. Before the interview, before the fact-checking, before the story even begins.
Who: Jim Mintz, Sunlight’s co-founder.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Sunlight Research Center
Thu, Sept 25 - 30 Replicable Promotion Ideas in 30 Minutes
What: We'll help you create a plan to increase your revenue, grow your database, develop a deeper level of audience engagement, or a combination of all three! Whether you're looking for new ways to improve an existing contest program or your company is just getting started with promotions, you'll leave with a calendar years' worth of ideas. From the top advertiser categories to the best ways to build your database – we're bringing you 30 promotion themes and 90+ ideas in a rapid-fire 30-minute session!
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Upland Software
Thu, Sept 25 - Mental Health for Catholic Communicators
What: Stress management and self-care for Catholic media professionals.
Who: Jill Duba Sauerheber is Professor and Department Chair at Western Kentucky University. We will discuss the body’s response to stress and how chronic stress can impact psychology, biological and social wellness. She will offer self-care and regulation strategies based within integrative care models, and demonstrate the relevance of engaging spiritual virtues as Catholic communicators.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free to Members
Sponsor: Catholic Media Association
Thu, Sept 25 - Virtual Redux – From the Ground Up: Strengthening Communities Through Local News
What: This panel brings together leaders from three nonprofit news organizations who are pioneering community-centered reporting models. They’ll share how their outlets connect with diverse audiences, sustain relevance, and navigate challenges unique to community-focused journalism. Attendees will leave with concrete insights and best practices to strengthen local coverage and relationships in their own communities.
When: 4 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Online News Association, MacArthur Foundation
Fri, Sept 26 – In Defense of Journalism
What: The Keynote address for the 16th annual journalism ethics conference at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery.
Who: Keith Woods, chairman of the board of Suncoast Searchlight, a non-profit investigative journalism startup based in Sarasota, Florida. He recently retired as chief diversity officer of NPR.
When: 10 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: UW-Madison Center for Journalism Ethics
Fri, Sept 26 – The New Age of Censorship
What: How free is the press in the US? This panel will explore a range of concerns, from outright and unseen government pressure to self-censorship to the influence of corporate ownership and consolidation. What strategies can journalists use to challenge censorship and avoid compliance?
Who: Sewell Chan, senior fellow at the University of Southern California Annenberg Center on Communication Leadership and Policy; Timothy Karr, senior director of strategy and communications, Free Press and Free Press Action Fund; Christa Westerberg, attorney and partner at Pines Bach LLP.
When: 11 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: UW-Madison Center for Journalism Ethics
Fri, Sept 26 – Spin, Lies & Disappearing Data
What: Reporters face a series of new challenges, including DOGE efforts to remove public data and close FOIA offices. In addition, some political figures appear more willing to assert falsehoods publicly with little concern for fact-checking or correction. Given this context, what steps and sources can local and regional journalists use to deliver information in such vital areas as health, economics, immigration and security?
Who: David Fahrenthold, investigative reporter, New York Times; Phoebe Petrovic, senior democracy researcher, Documented; Tamia Fowlkes, public investigator and multimedia journalist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
When: 11:10 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: UW-Madison Center for Journalism Ethics
Fri, Sept 26 – Building an Audience for the Truth
What: How the media business can build an audience for the truth.
Who: Top tech reporter Kara Swisher will interview Jessica Yellin, founder of News Not Noise. This interview will be recorded for the Vox podcast “On with Kara Swisher.”
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: UW-Madison Center for Journalism Ethics
Fri, Sept 26 - ChatGPT Strategies for Educators
What: This interactive session is designed to help teachers harness AI tools to enhance learning and classroom engagement. Educators will leave with hands-on techniques to save time, personalize instruction, and inspire student creativity. Join us to discover how ChatGPT can become a powerful partner in teaching and learning.
Who: Sam Canning-Kaplan, K12 GTM Lead, OpenAI.
When: 3 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: OpenAI Academy
Sat, Sept 27 - Intro to Mapmaking for Journalists
What: Learn how to turn complex geospatial data into clear, compelling interactive maps. This webinar will walk you through the essentials of map concepts, data formats, and design choices—while showing you how to create publish-ready maps with user-friendly tools like Datawrapper.
When: 4 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: THIBI academy