# Event Details

- **Event Name**: FORJ Rural and Small-Town Journalism Conference
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for our fourth conference for journalists, philanthropists, strategists, and leading academics on July 30 in Bend, Oregon!About this EventFORJ is committed to strengthening the long‑term infrastructure, workforce, and shared systems that independent, rural, small‑town, and emerging local news organizations need to thrive. This once-a-year event brings our community together to sustain journalism in Oregon!The agenda will include:Keynote: Community journalismLunchtime RoundtableEmerging Models Track with three sessionsDigital Strategies Track with three sessionsSupporting Rural Reporters Track with three sessionsCapstoneOvernight lodging is available in the dorms on the campus of Central Oregon Community College during the conference. Please fill out this form to indicate your interest in lodging.The following refreshments and food will be provided: morning coffee, full lunch, and afternoon treats.Join us for the FORJ Conference Reception from 5-7 p.m. at Elevation Restaurant on Wednesday, July 29 located in the COCC culinary building. Please register separately for this event by clicking here.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bend/forj-rural-and-small-town-journalism-conference/100001988040881794
- **Event Categories**: business, conferences
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: Central Oregon Community College
  - Languages: English

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Bend
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Central Oregon Community College
- **lat**: 44.0676288
- **long**: -121.3470916
- **full address**: Central Oregon Community College, 2600 Northwest College Way, Bend, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is FORJ Rural and Small-Town Journalism Conference being held?
  - **A:** FORJ Rural and Small-Town Journalism Conference takes place on Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 am to Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Central Oregon Community College, 2600 Northwest College Way, Bend, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing FORJ Rural and Small-Town Journalism Conference?
  - **A:** FORJ Rural and Small-Town Journalism Conference is organized by Volunteers In Medicine.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** FORJ Rural and Small-Town Journalism Conference is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bend, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If FORJ Rural and Small-Town Journalism Conference sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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