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2026 Summit and LION Awards
Knight’s new journalism VP: Sustainability depends on community demand (Q&A)
Amalie Nash on the importance of providing the right information, in the right formats, on the platforms people actually use
Applications are now open for the 2026 LION Publishers Sustainability Awards
How (and why) to apply for the only industry awards that celebrate sustainable business models in independent journalism.
Open call for speakers, facilitators: Share your expertise at the 2026 Independent News Sustainability Summit
How to get involved and make the most of LION’s annual in-person conference.
Apply to judge the 2026 LION Publishers Sustainability Awards
If you’re interested in volunteering as a judge, fill out the interest form by March 20 at 5 p.m. PT.
Apply for a limited spot on LION’s 2026 Summit Host Committee
If you’re in the San Diego area and want to help us maximize the conference experience, apply by November 17.
Learn more about past LION events
Funders reveal what makes grant applications stand out
Standing-room-only session at the 2025 Summit revealed five tips from philanthropy officers who help decide the fate of funding proposals.
Three takeaways from our 2024 Independent News Sustainability Summit
At the sold-out annual event, publishers shared dozens of tips and tricks; here are three that caught our eye.
3 takeaways from the inaugural Independent News Sustainability Summit
Why we’re still buzzing after our three days together in Austin.