SEJ's annual conference brings together journalists, scientists, government officials, advocacy leaders and others to explore the many facets of environmental stories in order to improve the quality and accuracy of environmental reporting. Annual conferences are open to both SEJ members and those who are not members.

Each conference presents an opportunity to meet with other journalists, sit in on training writing and computer workshops, attend panel sessions where current issues are debated by experts, policy-makers and experienced reporters from all types of media. The annual conference also takes journalists out into the field, with full-day or half-day tours to environmental hotspots where issues may be explored on site with experts on hand to present sides and answer questions.

 

SEJ2026 [2]: April 15-18, hosted at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)

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Register for SEJ2026 [2] now to secure your spot in a community dedicated to uncovering solutions and pursuing stories that matter in a rapidly changing world. Together, we’ll meet this critical moment with shared purpose and determination to safeguard and shape the future of environmental journalism.

• Full Conference Passes: SEJ Members [3]
• Full Conference Passes: Nonmembers [4]
• Single Day Passes [5]
• Visit our conference website [6]

Have questions? Contact conference@sej.org [7].

 

RFP: Hosts and Sponsors for SEJ Annual Conferences 2027 and 2028

The Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) is the premier North American organization for journalists who cover environment-related issues on all media platforms. SEJ’s Board of Directors is inviting inquiries, letters of intent and proposals from prospective hosts and sponsors for conference events in 2027 and 2028. Click here for the Request for Proposals [10].

 

Thank you to our conference co-chairs [11] over the years!