Registration is open. Please read the registration options carefully. Email us at engage@rna.org if you have questions.

Book your room at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel & Suites, Pittsburgh Downtown via this link. Free suite upgrades are available on a first-come, first serve basis until they run out.

View the schedule here.

Apply for a scholarship here. Applications are due February 23.

Click here to browse sponsorship options.

RNA strives to create a robust community that lifts up religion reporters and fosters collegiality. In this way, we seek to undergird RNA’s mission to equip journalists throughout the world with the tools and resources they need to cover religion with balance, accuracy and insight.

To help us achieve these goals, all members, board members, event attendees, staff and guests are required to abide by a code of conduct that includes but is not limited to, the following:

HARASSMENT
RNA requires a respectful discourse at all times and will not tolerate harassment in person or online. The following examples of harassment are intended to be guidelines and are not exclusive when determining whether there as been a violation of this policy:

Verbal harassment: includes, but is not limited to, speech that directly ridicules a person’s national origin, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, body, disability or appearance, including epithets, slurs and negative stereotyping.

Nonverbal harassment: includes, but is not limited to, the distribution or display of any written or graphic material that denigrates or shows hostility toward an individual or group because of national origin, race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, appearance, disability, sexual identity, martial status or protected status.

Sexual harassment: Verbal sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, innuendos, jokes or “kidding” of a sexual nature, sexual propositions, lewd remarks and threats; and requests for any type of sexual favor (including repeated, unwelcome requests for dates). Nonverbal sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, the distribution or display of any written or graphic material that is sexually suggestive or shows hostility toward an individual or group because of sex; suggestive or insulting sounds and gestures; leering; stalking, or written or digital personal communication with inappropriate content. Physical sexual harassment includes unwelcome physical contact, some of which is criminal in nature, including touching, tickling, pinching, patting, brushing up against, hugging, cornering, kissing, fondling, and forced sexual intercourse or assault.

This code of conduct seeks to protect individuals from hate speech or harassment. Criticism of a country’s policies, an institution, or a philosophy is considered an important part of political and religious dialogue.

REPORTING
Individuals who suffer, witness or suspect criminal conducts are urged to contact law enforcement immediately. At RNA events, individuals should also report instances of suspected criminal activity or other harassment to any of the following officials: RNA staff members, RNA board members, and special event designees. Out comes of incident reviews will be shared with affected parties and could include 1) verbal warning 2) exclusion from online and in-person events 3) permanent or temporary expulsion from membership. Members may submit reinstatement appeals for temporary expulsion outcomes in writing to the RNA board for consideration at the next regularly scheduled board meeting.

Since 1949, RNA has worked to increase excellence in religion reporting through its annual conference, annual contests, mentoring and beat resources. We envision a global community of journalists who elevate religious literacy in the news media. We encourage robust debate and candid discussion while expecting members to respect one another’s dignity in word and action.

Adopted on Sept. 3, 2020

Q: Who can attend?
A: Anyone is welcome to attend RNA’s conference. You do not have to be a member to attend, but we encourage you to join and receive great member discounts.

Q: Am I required to stay in the RNA hotel block?
A: No, but if you reserve hotel rooms outside the RNA block, the conference registration fee increases by $300 to offset the fees RNA must pay if the block isn’t filled.

Attendees who have a permanent mailing address within a one-hour radius of the conference hotel are considered “locals” and can select discounted registration rates. (Sorry, relatives and friends who live in that radius will not count as a permanent address. )

Q: Do you offer conference scholarships?
A: Yes! Stipends will be awarded for registration and partial rooming fees. Priority will be given to Full Members who have never received a scholarship.

Q: How can I become a sponsor or exhibitor at the conference?
A: Contact Wendy Gustofson.