Find out about ways to build and fund the future of investigative journalism through the development of state and regional centers. Limited seating is available for a special track of Thursday panels that will talk about the challenges and solutions to the creation and operation of such centers. Sessions will include advice on getting started, pitfalls to avoid, how to create successful partnerships, and how to get and use cutting-edge technology. The day’s final session will feature foundation leaders discussing what they consider when evaluating which projects to support. The sessions were organized in conjunction with Brant Houston, Knight Chair of Investigative Reporting at the University of Illinois, and are sponsored by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. See the schedule and speakers And don’t miss two conference panels titled "“Funding Your Work” on Friday (2:15 in Grand Ballroom VII-VIII) and Saturday (3:40 in Grand Ballroom IX-X) where you can learn about how to get support for your investigative project.