RTDNA25: New Orleans
A one-of-a-kind news-leadership retreat designed with you in mind
Hotel Monteleone
214 Royal StreetNew Orleans, LA 70130
United States
Join Us at RTDNA25: New Orleans
At RTDNA25, we don’t just teach skills — we cultivate leaders. Join us June 11-13 at Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans for a conference that promises inspiration, not lectures.
In today’s rapidly evolving news landscape, leadership is more than a role; it’s a responsibility. RTDNA25 is your opportunity to discover how to inspire and guide your newsroom with confidence, ensuring your leadership shapes the future of journalism.
No matter how the news evolves or where it appears, great leadership will always inspire great journalism.
Collaborate: Connect and create together
RTDNA25 is about building meaningful connections. Engage in conversations with journalists who share your passion for excellence. Every session is designed to foster collaboration, spark innovation and tackle challenges head-on, ensuring you leave with insights you can use immediately.
Innovate: Lead the future of journalism
This is not your typical conference. At RTDNA25, you won’t sit through endless panels or lectures. Instead, you’ll participate in hands-on sessions that challenge you to think critically, explore new ideas and refine your leadership style.
Lead: Shape the newsroom of tomorrow
Leadership is about more than management — it’s about inspiration. At RTDNA25, you’ll learn how to guide your newsroom with integrity, build trust, support your team and drive journalism forward. Through dynamic keynotes and practical sessions, we’ll equip you with the tools to lead with purpose and confidence.
Celebrate journalism and community
RTDNA25 is more than a conference; it’s a celebration of journalism and the communities we serve. Held in the heart of New Orleans — a city of resilience, rich storytelling and cultural complexity — the event blends leadership development with cultural connection, embodying the spirit of modern journalism and leaving a lasting impact on attendees and our host city alike.
Connect, create, and lead at RTDNA25, where every conversation is a step toward shaping the future of journalism.
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Member Registration RTDNA25
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$375.00 |
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Retired/YP Member RTDNA25
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$250.00 |
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Student Rate RTDNA25
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$75.00 |
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Non-Member RTDNA25 Registration
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$575.00 |
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FOX Dine Around
Open to the first 10 registrants, FOX will treat to you dinner and great conversation with other attendees! While these reservations are open to all attendees, these are designed for people traveling on their own or with a colleague. If you are coming with multiple people (4+), we kindly ask that you consider dining on your own as a group. |
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Agenda
| June 11 | |
| 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | AI: Tools + Ethics Pre-Conference Breakout |
| 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Leading to Win Pre-Conference Breakout |
| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Welcome Happy Hour & Registration
Stop by the Hotel Monteleone’s own iconic Carousel Bar & Lounge to grab your registration materials and be welcomed to “The Big Easy” over great drinks, appetizers, and even better company. Mingle with sponsors, exhibitors and peers to kick off RTDNA25 in style. |
| June 12 | |
| 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Registration Desk Open Stop by the registration desk to grab your registration materials or get your questions answered. |
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Opening Keynote We'll kick things off with an engaging Opening Keynote. |
| 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM | Morning Joe: Coffee & Connections Grab a cup, fill it up and spend time connecting with peers in the new RTDNA25 lounge. |
| 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM | Feedback Loop: Critiques Sit down with the pros and have your reel or resume critiqued. Leave with tips and tricks, the confidence to know you’re moving in the right direction, and a new connection in the industry. *Sign-up required |
| 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM | Life + Work Couch Coaching Join certified coach and meditation facilitator Nicholas Whitaker for exclusive 1:1 coaching sessions just for RTDNA guests. In this focused session, you will have the space to share what's weighing on your mind and heart, and receive compassionate coaching to help guide you to your next steps. If you've never received coaching before, this is a great, low-risk way to get some experience with it and discover what even a single coaching session can do to help move you forward. |
| 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM | Breakout Sessions Our breakouts are built around shared knowledge, both from the trainer and other attendees. Participate in a session to get hands-on experience, in-depth discussions and a meaningful deep-dive into a variety of topics. Individual session details to come! |
| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Power Hour Join us in the RTDNA25 Lounge for some speedy presentations and shared tips and tricks. |
| 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM |
Dine Arounds
Join your fellow conference attendees for lunch to discuss professional topics that matter to you in a small, intimate setting. Personally connecting in an intimate setting will allow you to benefit from the wisdom of diverse experiences and foster new relationships with industry colleagues. *Pre-registration required. Please note that the meal cost is not included in your conference registration. |
| 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | RTDNA Awards & Honors We'll salute the RTDNA Foundation's 2025 Scholarship and Fellowship recipients and then recognize and hear from the best of the best with our Paul White and John F. Hogan awards. Hear from each recipient about the power of journalism, their triumphs and tribulations and how they feel about the future of the industry. |
| 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM | Afternoon Boost: Snacks & Social Get the boost you need with some afternoon snacks and gather in our lounge to share what you’ve learned and socialize with peers and sponsors. |
| 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM | Feedback Loop: Critiques Sit down with the pros and have your reel or resume critiqued. Leave with tips and tricks, the confidence to know you’re moving in the right direction, and a new connection in the industry. *Sign-up required |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Breakout Sessions Our breakouts are built around shared knowledge, both from the trainer and other attendees. Participate in a session to get hands-on experience, in-depth discussions and a meaningful deep-dive into a variety of topics. Individual session details to come! |
| 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
Grub & Give
Giving back is one of the foundational elements of RTDNA25 so join us for a quick dinner and then roll up your sleeves and engage in several service projects that benefit the New Orleans community while you chat it up with your peers. *Pre-registration required |
| 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Second Line Reception It wouldn’t be a party in the French Quarter without participating in a second line parade to celebrate our Opening Night Party! Join us for a short reception at the hotel before following the band on to our party venue, Rue Bourbon. |
| 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Opening Night Party Celebrate Day 1 by hitting the town at Rue Bourbon with us at the Opening Night Party, sponsored by our friends at CNN Newsource. |
| June 13 | |
| 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Registration Desk Open Stop by the registration desk to grab your registration materials or get your questions answered. |
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Beignets & Coffee Break Grab a cup, fill it up and spend time connecting with sponsors, exhibitors and peers in the RTDNA25 Lounge. |
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Breakout Sessions Our breakouts are built around shared knowledge, both from the trainer and other attendees. Participate in a session to get hands-on experience, in-depth discussions and a meaningful deep-dive into a variety of topics. Individual session details to come! |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Feedback Loop: Critiques Sit down with the pros and have your reel or resume critiqued. Leave with tips and tricks, the confidence to know you’re moving in the right direction, and a new connection in the industry. *Sign-up required |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Self-Care Space: You-Call-It Leaders need self-care just as much as their teams do, and sometimes that comes in the form of fun. We’re here for you with a variety of activities to break up the day, help you take a breath and soak up a bit of enjoyment — you’ve earned it! |
| 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Lunch On Your Own Get a bite to eat with new or old friends, but make sure you're back in time for the next round of breakouts. |
| 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Breakout Sessions Our breakouts are built around shared knowledge, both from the trainer and other attendees. Participate in a session to get hands-on experience, in-depth discussions and a meaningful deep-dive into a variety of topics. Individual session details to come! |
| 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | Afternoon Boost: Snacks & Social Get the boost you need with some afternoon snacks and gather in our lounge to share what you’ve learned and socialize with peers, sponsors and exhibitors. |
| 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM | Breakout Sessions Our breakouts are built around shared knowledge, both from the trainer and other attendees. Participate in a session to get hands-on experience, in-depth discussions and a meaningful deep-dive into a variety of topics. Individual session details to come! |
| 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Closing Keynote Join us for a wrap up of the conference in a moderated discussion to help you organize and prepare to bring all your new ideas and connections back to your newsrooms. |
| 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Sponsored Parties Around Town Join the various companies and organizations at parties around NOLA. *Invitations required unless otherwise listed |
Hotel Monteleone
214 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
$239/night + applicable state/local fees
Reserve Your Room Before May 21
We're so excited to host RTDNA25 at Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans' most celebrated hotel in the French Quarter. Known as the grand dame of Royal Street, Hotel Monteleone is one of the last great family-owned and operated hotels in New Orleans. Since 1886, five generations of Monteleones have dedicated themselves to making their hotel what it was, and still is — a sparkling jewel in the heart of the French Quarter.
With over a century of history, Hotel Monteleone has earned numerous awards and prestige through dedicated service and a commitment to comfort. Our historic hotel is an official literary landmark designated by the Friends of the Library Association and is a member of the Historic Hotels of America, the Preferred Hotel Group, and Associated Luxury Hotels International. Read more about the beautiful hotel's history.
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