#SABEW26 Annual Conference

Mark your calendars! SABEW, the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing, will hold its annual conference, Thursday, May 7 – Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City.

Whether you are a newsroom leader, early/mid-career journalist, academic, student, or PR pro, SABEW’s annual conference is tailor made for you, with diverse programming that will allow you to take home new ideas to use in your stories, newsrooms, or classrooms. Don’t miss the opportunity to network with other colleagues, hear from top industry leaders, and celebrate the winners of the Best in Business awards.

This year’s event will also feature a stop on RTDNA’s World Tour, bringing its signature focus on broadcast and modern newsroom leadership. Through interactive discussions and practical takeaways, Radio Television Digital News Association trainers offer insights into audience-centered coverage, ethical leadership and newsroom culture. The World Tour stop is made possible through a partnership between RTDNA and the SABEW, supported by the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) — reflecting a shared commitment to elevating journalism training and expanding access to professional development across newsrooms.

The conference will also include career enhancing collaborations with AAJA-NY, American City Business Journals, Bright Data, ESPN, IRE, The Commonwealth Fund, The National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation, RTDNA, and The Wharton School, The University of Pennsylvania.

Register today and we look forward to seeing you in Philadelphia!

Registration

Early-bird registration is $300 for SABEW members, $375 for nonmembers, and $75 for students. Early bird pricing has been extended until Friday, April 10. Beginning Thursday, April 9, the price for SABEW members will increase to $350 and $425 for nonmembers. The student price will remain the same. Purchase your ticket below.

Best in Business Awardees can register at a discounted rate. Please email [email protected] to request the discount code.

Cancellations

Cancellations must be sent via email to [email protected]. All cancellations must be in writing. There is a $50 processing fee for all cancellations until April 9. After that date, requests for refunds will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Hotel Information

DoubleTree Philadelphia Center City
237 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

The room rate is $209 per night, plus tax for single/double rooms (currently 15.5% + 0.75%) *subject to change. Rooms are available in the discounted block until Monday, April 13, 2026, or until the block is full (whichever comes first.) If you need to cancel your reservation, you must do so 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid any cancellation fees.

To make a reservation, click here.

Fellowship Opportunities

Fellowship opportunities are available for female journalists, journalists of color, and business journalists who represent underserved areas to attend the #SABEW26 conference. For more information and to apply, please click here. Applications are due by Tuesday, March 31.

Speed mentoring

Sit down for a one-on-one conversation with a newsroom editor or hiring manager during this hands-on session at the #SABEW26 conference. Mentees will have the chance to have their resume or clips reviewed, practice their story pitch and brush up on their interviewing skills. It’s a great opportunity to make new connections, seek career advice or ask questions about breaking into the industry.

To participate as a mentor or mentee, complete this form by 5 p.m. ET, Monday, April 27. All participants must be registered for the conference. The session is open to early-career journalists and students. Space is limited.

One-on-One Coaching

Kevin Benz, coaches thousands of journalists and hundreds of newsrooms around the country with his own style of pragmatic, ethical craft. His 30 years in newsrooms and reporting on the streets provide a unique understanding of what journalists need.

SABEW attendees will have the opportunity to sign up with Kevin for personalized coaching slots. If you have questions about any aspect of your story-telling, producing or performance – your appearance, how you use your voice, how you can build viewer connection, whether on television or radio – this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.

Attendees should bring their stories on a flash drive, webpage/online link, or have it available via Cloud storage. Click here to sign up for these limited slots.

This session is in partnership with RTDNA.

Sponsors and Exhibitors

Exhibitor and sponsor opportunities are available. Lock in your space early for the best prices and to ensure a spot. Contact Stephanie Klimstra at [email protected] for additional details.

Shop SABEW

Gear up with SABEW t-shirts, sweatshirts, and more! Visit the SABEW store today.

Thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors!