The LGBT Media Summit, September 8, 2016 is not just for LGBT Media. Join the conversation in Miami with sessions on:
The 2016 Election: Unlike Any Other
“There’s always been an adversarial role between the press and politicians, but this time feels a little different.”
Join moderator John Yang and panelists Will Alford, James Blue III, Sally Kohn and Jimmy Williams on September 9 at the NLGJA 2016 National Convention for a discussion about the role of journalists in the 2016 election.
Tragedy in Orlando: Making Sense of the Senseless
How does emotion inform breaking-news coverage when your heart is also breaking?
Nothing quite tore at the LGBT community like the murders of 49 people at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, the largest single-gunman mass shooting in America to date. Join moderator Jeff Truesdell and panelists David Begnaud, Billy Manes, Yvette Miley and Erik Sandoval on September 10 at NLGJA’s 2016 National Convention.
Jess Cagle, Editor in Chief of People and Editorial Director of the Time Inc. Celebrity, Style and Entertainment Group, and Henry Goldblatt, Editor in Chief of Entertainment Weekly will keynote the Opening Reception interviewed by Neda Ulaby, National Public Radio Reporter.
National Convention & LGBT Media Summit
Join more than 350 journalists, news executives, communications professionals and educators at the National Convention & 12th Annual LGBT Media Summit at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach Miami, September 8-11, 2016. 
Onsite Registration Will Open Wednesday 9/7 at 2PM
Save time at Convention and pre-register online today!
Join more than 350 journalists, news executives, communications professionals and educators at the National Convention & 12th Annual LGBT Media Summit at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach Miami, September 8-11, 2016.
Schedule
Plan your convention schedule before you arrive.
Registration
Register on-site starting at 2 p.m. on September 7
Come Together at Women’s Networking Dinner During Convention
Join us for a cocktail reception at The Rum Line and then enjoy dinner in the St. Moritz private dining room. The reception will begin at 7:30 in Lure Fishbar at the Loews Hotel, 1601 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. Dinner will follow in the St. Moritz private dining...
Closing Night Reception [The Golden Girls Meet Miami Vice]
Featuring DJ Citizen Jane Reconnect with friends and colleagues as we close another fabulous convention and celebrate in the style of Miami Vice and the Golden Girls. Have a beverage from the bar. Bid on some fabulous silent auction items. Relax and unwind after a...