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The Lenfest Institute hosts several events throughout the year, virtually and in-person, including panels, workshops, and training opportunities. All Institute programming is free to attend.

Upcoming events

Google AI tools for local news

Google is joining the Lenfest Communities of Practice on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 12:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. PT for a free 90-minute workshop on its AI tools for news, ranging from using Gemini for deep research to NotebookLM to help with knowledge transfer between reporters. 

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Unlock the power of words: Messaging tools to boost local news fundraising

As year-end giving season approaches, now is the time to sharpen your messaging and inspire deeper support for local journalism. Join the Lenfest News Philanthropy Network on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT to learn more about a new messaging toolkit for local news from Press Forward.

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A journalist's guide to AI

Artificial intelligence is reshaping journalism—but how can you use it responsibly and effectively in your daily work? Join us in Philadelphia on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m. ET for a hands-on, in-person workshop designed specifically for journalists, editors, and audience professionals. You’ll leave with practical tools for integrating AI into your workflows, including: Best practices and principles for using AI in the newsroom; how to write effective prompts for research, reporting, and editing; using AI tools to draft SEO-friendly headlines, newsletter summaries, and more; and guided activities to help you immediately apply what you learn.

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Save the date: The 2026 Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit

The Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit, hosted in partnership with Press Forward, returns in 2026 from May 18-20 in Philadelphia.

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