2018 LION Summit: Register now
Register now — LION's conference in Chicago, Oct. 11-13, will feature dozens of informative sessions with concrete tips for success
Sign up now to attend the only conference dedicated to Local Independent Online News Publishers. Oct. 11-13 at Columbia College Chicago, local news pioneers will share their entrepreneurial secrets. It's not too late to sign up to be a part of LION's largest-ever gathering!
To be eligible for member rates, you must be a current LION Publishers member through Nov. 1, 2018. Check your membership status.
In addition to three days of networking and sessions led by industry experts, your registration includes light breakfast and a catered lunch on Friday and Saturday, coffee and snacks, and appetizers/light dinner and drinks at the Thursday and Friday evening receptions.
Support the 2026 Summit
We're heading to San Diego from September 9–11 for our 2026 Independent News Sustainability Summit. Sponsorship opportunities are now available; check out our deck and connect with us at summit@lionpublishers.com to sign on for next year's conference.
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