News leaders gather from across the country for our highly participatory, invitation-based convenings that provide a welcoming and collaborative space for local media decision-makers and experts to think boldly. These summits encourage actionable ideas and advance solutions for a specific challenge.
Why API Local News Summits
Share and grow
Inform each piece of the interactive program, exchange insights and even teach other innovative news leaders
Tap into new ideas
Be encouraged by ideas and research from outside of journalism to find new solutions to industry challenges
Find inspiration
Experience how local art galleries and collaborative venues contribute to transformational thinking and doing
Build your network
Become part of the larger API community and get ongoing support with virtual reunions and other opportunities
Recent Local News Summits
2026 Summit Guardian
API Local News Summit on News Avoidance and Digital Wellness
2026 Regional Champions
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For the Mountain West
For the Great Lakes
Previous Supporters
Support our summits
Interested in partnership or sponsorship opportunities related to API Local News Summits? Please email Kevin Loker at funding@pressinstitute.org.
