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Prairies
Regional
Conference

November 15, 2025
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Join the NAIT Nugget in Edmonton, Alta., on November 15, 2025, for a one-day regional conference focused on connecting students with professional journalists. 

Our speakers will share tips & tricks on breaking into the industry, including: 

  • how to master being a multi-platform journalist​

  • where to find stories that connect

  • creating a personal brand

  • ...and more! 

Speakers

Morgan Black

Morgan Black is an award-winning multi-platform journalist with more than 10 years of experience covering daily news for TV, radio and web in Alberta.

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Ryan Rishaug

Ryan Rishaug is TSN's Edmonton reporter and creator of the Got Yer Back podcast. With over 140,000 followers on X, he's a well respected name in the sports commentary industry.

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Brenden Escott

Brenden Escott is a sports media personality currently hosting Inside Sports and Edmonton Oilers pre- and post-game coverage on 880 CHED radio in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. 

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Coming Soon

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Ticket sales open Oct. 24 

Your ticket includes access to all four sessions of the conference, lunch, and refreshments throughout the day. You'll also receive CUP and Nugget swag and a conference-exclusive lanyard! 

Schedule

8:30-9:00: Arrival & Check in

9:00-10:00: Session 1

10:15-11:15: Session 2

11:30-12:45: Lunch (included with ticket)

1:00-2:00: Session 3

2:15-3:15: Session 4

3:15-3:30: Closing Remarks

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