2025 Symposium - California Press Foundation

You're Invited!
The California Journalism Symposium
The California Press Foundation proudly invites you to its 148th Annual Symposium, a gathering of seasoned and early-career journalists, educators, and newsroom leaders who are shaping the future of journalism. This year, we’ll focus on the momentous changes artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are driving in our industry.
The event will be held in person from 9 a.m- 5 p.m on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 at the Monterey Plaza Hotel, in Monterey Bay, California.
Book discounted accommodations by calling the Monterey Plaza Hotel at 831-645-4060 and let them know you are with the California Press Foundation's group.

Whether you're a seasoned professional, an educator guiding the next generation or a student eager to make your mark, you won't want to miss this day of collaborative conversation.
Program
*Check back for updates on additional speakers and sessions. Programming details are subject to change.*
9:00 a.m. — Check In
Fuel up for the day and grab a cup of coffee and a pastry.
9:15 a.m. — Welcome

Greetings from Cal Press Foundation Chair, Eric Johnston and Executive Director, Danielle McKinney.
Keynote
9:30 a.m.
Speaker: Benjamin Mullin, Media Reporter, The New York Times
Morning Sessions
10:30 a.m. — Panel: AI
Moderator: Eric Johnston, Chair, California Press Foundation
Focused discussion with guests:
Kat Rowlands — Owner and Publisher, Bay City News
Ethan Toven-Lindsey — Editor in Chief, KQED
Yumi Wilson — Journalism Educator, California State University, San Francisco & UC Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism
11:30 a.m. — Panel: Seeing Through the Noise: Media Literacy in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
Moderator: Jim Boren, Director, Institute for Media & Public Trust at Fresno State
Focused discussion with guests:
Susan Meister, Founder, Monterey Media Literacy Coalition
Julia Satterthwaite, President, Journalism Education Association of Northern California & 2025 National High School Journalism Teacher of the Year
Dave Kellogg, Managing Editor, Monterey Herald
12:20-1:00 p.m. — Lunch Break
Afternoon Sessions
1:10-1:30 p.m. — Industry Awards
1:40 p.m. — JOUR•Ed Collaborative
Update on our education initiative, including 2025 survey results and more.
Featured speaker:
Linda Bowen, Journalism Educator, California State University, Northridge

2:30 p.m. — Session: Investing in Scholastic Journalism
Featuring representatives from:
Bruce Koon, Program Coordinator, Contra Costa Youth Journalism
Sharon Noguchi, Executive Director, MOSAIC Journalism
Victoria Mejicanos, 2025 CPF Internship Grant Recipient & recent graduate, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

3:30 p.m. —Panel: Collaboration & Community News
Moderator: Priscilla Enriquez, President/CEO, James B. McClatchy Foundation
Focused discussion with guests:
Joe Kieta, Executive Editor, Central Valley Journalism Collaborative
Ryan Lillis, Associate General Manager, Abridged
Lucy Flores, President & Co-Founder, Latino Media Consortium
Keiona Williamson, Journalism Sustainability Director, James B. McClatchy Foundation
4:30-5:00 p.m. — Industry Awards
Post-Event Reception
Let's keep the conversation going! Join us for networking and refreshments until 6:00 p.m.
Secure your tickets!
Tickets include program, deluxe lunch buffet and Thursday evening reception.
Sponsored student tickets are available. If cost is a barrier, please contact Danielle McKinney to inquire.
General Admission Ticket
$175.00
General Admission Ticket to 2025 Symposium. Includes access to the full day of programming, refreshments, lunch and post-event reception.
Quantity
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Educator Ticket
$85.00
Educator Ticket to 2025 Symposium. Includes access to the full day of programming, refreshments, lunch and post-event reception.
Quantity
Coming soon
Student Ticket
$50.00
Student Ticket to 2025 Symposium. Includes access to the full day of programming, refreshments, lunch and post-event reception.
Quantity
Coming soon
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You're Invited!

The California Journalism Symposium

Program

Keynote

Morning Sessions

Afternoon Sessions

Post-Event Reception

Tickets include program, deluxe lunch buffet and Thursday evening reception.

Sponsored student tickets are available. If cost is a barrier, please contact Danielle McKinney to inquire.

General Admission Ticket

$175.00

Educator Ticket

$85.00

Student Ticket

$50.00

Sponsorship Opportunities

Become A Sponsor

Make a difference!