NICAR conference

Join IRE & NICAR for our annual data journalism conference - March 6-9, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. To help plan your conference, check out the schedule at a glance below.

Wed, March 5

3 - 6:30 pm: Pick up your badge or register on-site at the conference registration desk located on the 4th floor of the hotel

Thu, March 6

7:30 am - 5 pm: Pick up your badge or register on-site at the conference registration desk located on the 4th floor of the hotel
8 - 8:45 am: Welcome to NICAR25! First-timers welcome & networking
9 am - 7 pm: Check out all the great exhibitors & recruiters
9 am - 12:30 pm: Programming begins - hands-on data classes, panels, networking and more!
12:30 - 2:30 pm: Lunch on your own
2:30 - 5:45 pm: Programming cont'd - hands-on data classes, panels, networking and more!
6 - 7:15 pm: Welcome Reception

Fri, March 7

7:30 - 8:45 am: Mentorship program meet-n-greet breakfast (invitation only)
8 am - 5 pm: Pick up your badge or register on-site at the conference registration desk located on the 4th floor of the hotel
9 am - 7 pm: Check out all the great exhibitors & recruiters
9 am - 12:30 pm: Programming begins - hands-on data classes, panels, networking and more!
12:30 - 2:30 pm: Lunch on your own
2:30 - 4:30 pm: Programming cont'd - hands-on data classes, panels, networking and more!
5 - 6:15 pm: Lightning Talks
6:15 - 6:30 pm: Phil Meyer Award Presentation
6:30 - 7:30 pm: Phil Meyer Awards Reception

Sat, March 8

8:30 am - 2 pm: Pick up your badge or register on-site at the conference registration desk located on the 4th floor of the hotel
9 am - 3 pm: Check out all the great exhibitors & recruiters
9 am - 12:30 pm: Programming begins - hands-on data classes, panels and more! 
12:30 - 2:30 pm: Lunch on your own
2:30 - 5:45 pm: Programming cont'd - hands-on data classes, panels and more!

Sun, March 9

9 am - 12:30 pm: Programming begins - hands-on data classes, panels and more!