October 15, 2026 Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY 219 W. 40th Street, New York, NY 10018
The Latino Media Summit convenes the journalists, entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders shaping the future of Latino media in the United States. The summit explores emerging opportunities, shares practical solutions, and fosters collaboration to strengthen journalism and better serve Latino communities across the country.
This year’s summit also celebrates the 10th anniversary of Newmark J-School’s pioneering Bilingual Journalism Program, which has helped prepare a new generation of bilingual journalists to meet the evolving needs of Latino audiences.
After a year of aggressive immigration enforcement and continued economic pressures, where will Latino voters turn? Leading political journalists and researchers examine what’s shaping the Latino electorate and what it could mean for the 2026 midterms.
Lightning Talks: The Future of Latino Media
A series of short, high-impact presentations from leaders across the media landscape, each offering one bold idea about the future of Latino journalism.
Breakout Sessions
Participants will choose from interactive workshops focused on:
• Safety and security for journalists
• Fact-checking, trust, and community defense
• Building stronger support systems for Latino media organizations
Immigration Reporting
Journalists covering immigrant communities discuss reporting during a period of heightened enforcement and uncertainty, sharing lessons from the field and examining the evolving role of immigration journalism.
Sponsors
The Latino Media Summit is made possible through the generosity of organizations committed to strengthening journalism and expanding opportunities for Latino media.
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Your support helps convene journalists, newsroom leaders, creators, educators, and innovators while advancing meaningful conversations about the future of Latino media.
