This year's convention will capitalize on its locale being in Silicon Valley, the hub of technology, and California having one of the largest and most diverse Latino communities in the country with strong roots to Mexican heritage. We explore issues that affect the Latino community at large, free press issues and the changing landscape of the media among other hot button topics.

Newsmaker Luncheon
Location: San Jose McEnery Convention Center
Date: TBA
Prominent panelists gather over lunch to discuss a hot topic related to diversity in the news media and/or other industry issues. In 2006, the luncheon brought together New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, former Mexican Foreign Minister Jorge Castañeda and Lou Dobbs of CNN’s "Lou Dobbs Tonight" to discuss immigration.
Co-Sponsorship: $50,000
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Opening Plenary
Location: California Theatre
Date: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
This first session features a keynote speaker or a panel of speakers discussing a topic of national and/or international importance.
Sponsored by: San Jose Mercury News

Simultaneous Translation
Simultaneous translation will be offered at most major plenary sessions, luncheons, and other workshops as deemed appropriate. This will allow the full integration of those whose primary language is Spanish or English a chance to fully participate in all discussions of hemispheric importance.
Sponsorship: $25,000

Town Hall Meeting
Location: TBA
Date: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
This forum, held for San Jose’s Latino community, will feature a panel of political/social leaders from the U.S., Mexico and/or the Caribbean or a mix of news industry experts, media and community advocates to discuss the state of coverage of the country’s Latino communities. This is the only convention event open to the public.
Sponsorship: $15,000

Plenary Session
Location: San Jose McEnery Convention Center
Date: Thursday, June 14, 2007
These high-profile sessions are convention highlights featuring a keynote speaker or a panel of speakers and top NAHJ leadership.
Sponsored by: The E.W. Scripps Company

ñ Media Training Series (day-long workshops)
These intensive eight-hour sessions on everything from management and leadership to specific photography or writing techniques offer the convention’s most fruitful professional development experience. The number of participants in each workshop varies depending on the trainers’ requirements and format.
Sponsorship: $10,000 each

Workshops
The NAHJ convention program offers participants the opportunity to enhance their professional skills by attending intensive sessions. It also provides our supporters with the best possible avenue to network with a growing, influential Latino journalism community. Sessions are categorized into 11 individual tracks that include: professional development, print, broadcast, online/multimedia, photo, visual design, video production, management, Spanish language, young journalists and hot topics. Please revisit this page often for a listing of workshops available for sponsorship.
Sponsorship: $5,000 each

For more information on any of these sponsorship opportunities, please contact NAHJ Development Director, Azuree Salazar, at 202.662.7482 or asalazar@nahj.org.