NEXT Media Summit

​Join a powerful room of communicators for the first annual NEXT Media Summit, a 1-day conference that explores how today's leaders are shaping the future of their industries through media.

​Newsmakers, journalists, creators and communications experts share insights on emerging trends from the NEXT stage to report on the state of media and journalism and prepare leaders for what to expect in 2025.

​Topics addressed to include: the spread of information through digital communities, executive communication in the creator economy, future of local journalism, the politics of reporting and media technology innovation.

​Schedule of Events

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9a - 9:45a: early registration + coffee mixer
9:45a: opening remarks
10a - 10:45a: panel
10:50a: mini keynote
11:05a - 11:50a: panel
11:55a: mini keynote
12:10p: LUNCH
12:50pm - 1:30pm: fireside chat
1:35pm: mini keynote
1:50pm - 2:30pm: panel
2:40pm: mini keynote
2:55p: closing remarks
3:00pm: event ends

Speaker lineup and session details to be announced on January 10th.

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Venue
The 2025 NEXT Media Summit will be hosted in the Skyline Room at Walker Art Center.

​Parking
Connected ramp and street parking options are available.

​Travel
Direct inquiries about travel and local accommodations to info@laureldevelops.com

​About Walker Art Center
The Walker Art Center is a multidisciplinary contemporary art center in the Lowry Hill neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Conveniently located just outside of downtown Minneapolis, the center presents contemporary visual arts and design exhibits; dance, theater, and music.

About LAUREL
LAUREL is a media platform and consultancy for leaders driving the innovation economy forward. The organization produces content, events and a leadership profile series that affects media readiness for experts approaching news media and creators to drive new conversations and scale their ventures.