Welcome and opening remarks
Emcee: Maria Iqbal
Keynote: Catherine Porter
Newsroom Preparation and Resources
Disasters happen fast. What should journalists know before rushing in, and what resources are available once they return home?
Guests: Angela Mullins (Metro); Cliff Lonsdale (CJF); Marion Warnica (CBC)
Moderator: Daina Goldfinger
Photographing Disaster
Images of catastrophe can have powerful effects. What are the ethics and processes of capturing people and places in their worst moments?
Guests: Blake Fitzpatrick (IMA); Ed Ou (Getty); Peter Bregg (RSJ)
Moderator: Annie Arnone
Outside Looking In
Expert perspectives from beyond the newsroom
Guests: Rachel Pulfer (CJR); Saurabh Dani (WorldBank); Mathew Ingram (CJR)
Moderator: Emma McIntosh.
Staying on the Story
The effects of disaster linger long after news crews leave. How do we cover the aftermath, and what stories are we missing?
Guests: Jayme Poisson (Toronto Star); David Thurton (CBC by Skype); Tim Alamenciak (TVO)
Moderator: Jacob Dubé