Conferences

There are many conferences of interest to radio producers. Several organizations and associations sponsor their own conferences, for example, AMARC, AMPPR, and PRPD. See Membership and Other Organizations and Training for more information.

Community Radio Conference (sponsored by National Federal of Community Broadcasters—NFCB)

Annual conference for community broadcasters. Includes training, seminars, workshops, and a product/service marketplace. Sponsored by the National Federation of Community Broadcasters.

National Federation of Community Broadcasters (NFCB)
1970 Broadway, Suite 1000
Oakland, CA 94612
Ginny Z. Berson, Vice President & Director of Federation Services
Tel: 510.451.8200; Fax: 510.451.8208
Email: GinnyZ@nfcb.org
Website: www.nfcb.org

Public Radio Program Directors association, Inc. (PRPD)

Conference information can be found at www.prpd.org/

Public RadioProgram Director's Association
38 Milford Street
Hamilton, NY 13346
Tel: 315-824-8226; Fax: 315-824-8227
Website: www.prpd.org

Third Coast Festival Conference

Annual gathering for audio producers and documentarians that convenes in Chicago in the Fall. This is an opportunity for producers to come together, listen to each other's work and share ideas and expertise. The conference includes listening sessions and panel discussions and culminates with an awards ceremony.

Third Coast Festival Conference
Chicago Public Radio
848 E. Grand Avenue
Navy Pier
Chicago, IL 60611
Johanna Zorn, Executive Director
Tel: 312.948.4652
Fax: 312.948.4899
Email: info@thirdcoastfestival.org
Website: www.thirdcoastfestival.org/