This unique daylong summit on the Thursday before the main convention kicks off allows LGBT media journalists and leaders to participate in professional development programming that sharpens skills, expands networks and enriches careers.

Receptions & Special Events

	Leadership Reception Annual reception honoring NLGJA's Board of Directors and Chapter Presidents.
	Welcoming Reception Be a part of attendees' first convention experience as keynote speakers and local dignitaries welcome NLGJA.
	Reunion Reception Old friends and convention newcomers mix and mingle in the convention expo hall.
	Diversity Reception NLGJA's annual salute to the value of diversity in our organization and industry.
	Women's Cocktail Reception & Networking Dinner NLGJA showcases the accomplishments of female members and features the Women's Distinguished Service Award ceremony.
	Night Out Attendees hit the town to celebrate and explore our convention host city.
	Authors' Café NLGJA members read from and sign their published books.
	Coffee Breaks An afternoon diversion between convention sessions.
	Not-So-Silent Auction A memorable benefit that jumpstarts our last convention evening.

Convention Meal Events

	Friday Breakfast Discussion of national-interest topic with news industry leaders and luminaries.
	Friday Luncheon Discussion of national-interest topic with news industry leaders and luminaries.
	Saturday Breakfast Sponsor this breakfast in NLGJA's convention expo hall.
	Saturday Luncheon Discussion of national-interest topic with news industry leaders and luminaries.
	Closing Networking Breakfast Final networking event for attendees.

	Career & Community Exposition Have your name and logo featured on the entrance to NLGJA's popular exposition hall.
	Convention Souvenir Bag Have your logo printed on the official convention souvenir bag.
	Convention Registration Booth Sponsor Have your logo displayed on NLGJA's registration booth. This high-traffic area serves as a welcome center and a meeting ground for attendees.
	Name Tag Lanyards Have attendees wear your logo by providing a custom lanyard to hold their convention nametag.
	Convention Program Book This important book help attendees navigate the convention and provides information about the host city and NLGJA. The full-color back cover is reserved for your advertisement.
	CyberStop Lounge Located at the heart of the convention, the CyberStop is an excellent opportunity to release a new Web site or promote a new product as attendees check e-mail from your computers. Sponsor is responsible for all costs of computers, data lines, printers and additional hardware, and staffing. NLGJA covers nightly security costs.

Print, Broadcast & Online Professional Development Trainings Possible topics for these specialized training sessions include travel, culture, food, investigative reporting, features editing, book publishing, mentoring, sports, Spanish-language media, diversity, law and politics, entertainment, new media, photojournalism, design, business, international, health, copy editing, education and teaching, and public relations.