LINA Summit 2025
Away from the day to day, this is where we work on the business together, and share ideas and strategies for the year ahead.
April 2 - 4, 2025  ·  Melbourne Connect

The 2025 LINA Summit promises to be an enriching multi-day event bringing publishers and stakeholders together in Melbourne.

Offering a blend of professional development and networking, this gathering is designed to foster connections among LINA members, allowing for the exchange of stories and strategies in a collaborative atmosphere. LINA is excited to make the most of this time to equip members with innovative skills and actionable insights that you can apply within your newsrooms. Engage in hands-on workshops and join the dialogue on policy evolution in the realm of public interest journalism—your perspectives are, as always, invaluable.

The event format is: 

Wednesday 2nd April (daytime) - Pre-Summit Workshop Intensives (3 options)

Wednesday 2nd April (evening) - Welcome event / Westsider Radio launch

Thursday 3rd April - Full day conference program 

Friday 4th April - Full day conference program

Presented by the Local & Independent News Association, with our local partner The Westsider



Agenda
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Spend the day focused on developing your advertising revenue and learn from our expert partners at Broadstreet Ads who will be joining us from the US for this workshop day.
LIMITED PLACES LINA member publishers are invited to participate in a two-part workshop informing research, partnerships and policy-making on how local and independent news publishers can move the news industry forward.
Expand your audience reach and engagement through multimedia content delivery that won't break your budget or suck all your time. Meet your current and potential audience where they're at.
9:00 AM - 5:15 PM
9:00 AM - 5:15 PM
Full program coming soon
9:00 AM - 5:15 PM
9:00 AM - 5:15 PM
Full program coming soon
Supported by:
Major sponsors
Event supporters
Co-host
In-kind partner
LOCATION
Melbourne Connect, 700 Swanston Street, Carlton, Victoria 3053
Map
Location: Melbourne Connect, 700 Swanston Street, Carlton, Victoria 3053
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