The MDDC25 Pitch Desk for our Annual Conference & Celebration invites
MDDC members, journalists, and the public to submit ideas for our annual conference, taking place Friday, May 9 in Annapolis. For details on the submission process, refer to the MDDC25 Pitch Desk Guide.
Important Note:
The MDDC conference is an in-person event. All sessions will be held live in Annapolis, and speakers must attend in person.
Topics of Interest for the Conference:
- Newsroom Development
- AI & Emerging Technologies
- Audience Development
- Practical Insights & Tools
- Revenue & Sustainability
- Keynote
Preferred Formats:
- Skill-Building: Interactive sessions offering hands-on learning (3 facilitators max)
- Best Practices/Case Studies: Sharing successes, failures, and insights (2 presenters max)
- Panels: Expert discussions on complex topics (4-5 presenters max)
- Master Classes: Solo talks by experts (2 presenters max)