National Association of Hispanic Publications

Registration is NOW OPEN.
NAHP Members can register with a promo code for a limited time.
Non-member attendee rate $750.

Location

This year’s event will be held at Loyola University Chicago’s Water Tower Campus

Corboy Law Center
25 E. Pearson St. Chicago, IL

Located in the chic Gold Coast neighborhood, just one block from the Magnificent Mile, our convention venue is at the heart of downtown Chicago, surrounded by the vibrant cultural attractions. It’s the perfect setting for networking, learning, and celebrating the achievements in Hispanic publishing!

 

The National Association of Hispanic Publications Invites you to join us in Chicago for the
2024 NAHP National Convention

Where we bring together industry and business leaders, Government dignitaries from around the United States to provide NAHP Members with the opportunity to explore best practices, innovative online strategies, and build positive relationships to better serve the Hispanic Readership nationwide.

Hotel Recommendations

Suggested Hotels: NAHP is not reserving a room block this year. However, there are multiple hotels within close proximity (walking distance) to the venue. In particular, the Sofitel Magnificent Mile is one block from the Corboy Law Center. Other great options are: The Warwick Allerton and The Omni Chicago that are only a few blocks away!

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What you can expect

We Provide an Interactive Experience

for all segments of the professional publishing industry to connect, network and build positive relationships to better serve the Hispanic readership nationwide.

2024 NAHP Convention Agenda
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11:00 AM – 4:00 PM      Registration
 
Location: Lobby
 
 

 
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM        Welcome Ice Breaker Activity
 
Location: Auditorium, CLC-L14 
 
 

 
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM          Workshop #2
 
Crafting Your Digital Niche: Stand Out in a Crowded Online World  
powered by Verizon
 
Vanessa M. Jackson, VP of Marketing & Operations, Sweetness
 
Calvin B. Jackson II, CEO/President, Main Squeeze

Location: Auditorium, CLC-L14 
 
 

 
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM              NAHP Members Meeting
 
Location: Auditorium, CLC-L14 
 

 
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM           Break
 
 
 

 
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM          Sunset Welcome Reception
 
Sponsored by T-Mobile
 
Location: London House Chicago, 85 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
*Shuttle service to be provided between Loyola and London House starting at 5:30pm. Meet in the Lobby 1st floor. 
 
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM          Registration 
 
 Location: Lobby
 
 

 
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM     Latina Publishers Breakfast   

 

2024 Latina Publisher of the Year Award
Editorial Article Awards

 

Location: Kasbeer, 15th Floor



9:30 AM – 10:00 AM     Mini Workshop: Podcasts
 
Mike Blinder, Publisher at Editor & Publisher
 
Location: Auditorium, CLC-L14 
 
 


10:00 AM – 11:00 AM     Workshop #3  
 
Goya Protecting Kids, Promoting Wellness: Goya Cares in Action
 
Rafael Toro, National Director of Public Relations, Goya Foods

 Dr. Denise Nuñez, Pediatric Critical Care Physician and Founder of Niño de la Caridad Foundation
 

 Location: Auditorium, CLC-L14 

  


11:00 AM – 12:00 PM      Workshop #4  
 
CMS for News Websites with Fernando Diaz
 
Location: Auditorium, CLC-L14 


 
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM        Luncheon 
 
Keynote Speakers:
Michael Cabonargi, Regional Director of the Great Lakes Region (Region V) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
 
Mike Blinder, Publisher at Editor & Publisher
 
Outstanding Digital and Marketing Awards
 
Location: Kasbeer, 15th Floor
 

 
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM        Networking Break
 
Location: NAHP Lounge, CLC-106, 1st Floor
 
 


2:00 PM – 3:00 PM          Workshop #5

 

State of Local News

Tim Franklin, Senior Associate Dean and Director of Medill Local News Initiative, Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism

Zach Metzger, Director of Medill’s State of Local News Project

Yazmin Dominguez, Associate Director of Medill’s Local News Accelerator 

Location: Auditorium, CLC-L14
 
 
 


3:00 PM – 4:00 PM       
 Workshop #6
 
Fireside Chat
Latino Print Matters: The Future for Small Business Owners 
 
Ivan Adaime, President at Impremedia
 
Jesus Del Toro, Director General/General Manager & Editor in Chief at La Raza Newspaper
 
Location: Auditorium, CLC-L14
 

 
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM        NAHP Elections    

 

Location: Auditorium, CLC-L14
 
 


5:00 PM – 6:00 PM        Break   
 
 


6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
      Gala Reception
 
Sponsored by T-Mobile

 

Location: Kasbeer, 15th Floor


 
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM      Primero Awards Gala Dinner

 

Sponsored by Wells Fargo and Goya

Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr., Co-Founder & President, United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI)
 
David Greising, President & Chief Executive Officer, Better Government Association
 
Anthony J Hinoja, Vice President of Government and Public Affairs, United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
 
Jose Marti Primero Awards presented by Kirk Whisler

 

Location: Kasbeer, 15th Floor                                       


 
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM      Awards After-Party                                  
 

Location: Kasbeer, 15th Floor 

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM      Latino Publishers Breakfast         
 
2024 Latino Publisher of the Year Award
Design and Photo Awards
 
 
 Location: Kasbeer, 15th Floor



 
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM      Workshop #7

Location: Auditorium, CLC-L14 
 


11:00 AM – 12:00 PM    Workshop #8
 
Philanthropic Support for Local Media
 
Lauren M. Woods, Program Manager, Collective Power & Press Forward Chicago. The Chicago Community Trust
 
Maudlyne Ihejirika, Program Officer, Journalism & Storytelling Program, The Field Foundation
 
Silvia Rivera, Director, Local News, MacArthur Foundation
 
 
Location: Auditorium, CLC-L14 
 


12:00 PM – 1:30 PM     Closing Lunch
 
Editorial Sections Awards
 
 Location: Kasbeer, 15th Floor
                                         

Thank you to our Sponsors