Dallas, Texas

February 25–27, 2026

11 Years Strong. 100+ Media Leaders. One Must-Attend Event.

Join decision-makers shaping the strategy behind audience growth, newsroom transformation, subscriptions, and revenue.

This is more than a conference—it's a gathering of forward-thinking leaders trading ideas, tackling tough questions, and building what's next. From practical insights to peer connections, the agenda is built to spark actions—and help publishers lead with confidence in a rapidly changing world.

Where Publishing Leaders Power the Future

For the past decade, the Mather Symposium has been the premier gathering for media professionals across North America. This annual event brings together 100+ industry peers to explore data-driven strategies, innovative ideas, and the future of news through impactful conversations and real-world insights.

20+ Leaders On Stage

Actionable Strategies

Publisher Case Studies

Industry Benchmarks & Trends

Networking Opportunities

Featured Speakers From Past Years

Tony Hunter

CEO, McClatchy

Katrice Hardy

CEO, The Marshall Project

Gert Ysebaert

CEO, Mediahuis Group

Emilie Harkin

SVP of Growth, The Guardian

Louis Deering

VP of Digital Subscriptions, MediaNews Group

Kelli Dakake

VP of Digital Subscriptions, Hearst

Earl Wilkinson

CEO & Executive Director, INMA

Sarah Jarvis

Senior Director of Revenue Generation & Consumer Marketing, The Philadelphia Inquirer

Curtis Huber

Senior Director of Circulation & Audience Revenue, The Seattle Times

Sara Fischer

Media Correspondent, Axios

Agenda

Details on times, topics, speakers, activities and exact locations will be finalized soon—stay tuned for updates!

Wednesday, February 25

5:00 PM to 9:00 PM CST

Welcome Reception

Join us for a warm and inviting welcome reception.

Let’s toast and set the tone for an incredible event!
Thursday, February 26

8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST

Main Event:

Get ready for a full day of inspiring keynotes, dynamic panels, insider knowledge, and hands-on audience sessions!

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm CST

Group Dinner:

After a day packed with big ideas and bold conversations, we’ll head to a nearby restaurant for a lively group dinner—complete with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and great company!
Friday, February 27

9:00 am - 12:00 pm CST

To Be Determined:

Stay tuned for more!

Agenda

Stay tuned - More information coming soon!

Wednesday, February 25th

Midnight Rambler

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5:30 pm - 7:30 pm CST | Welcome Reception

Kick off the 2026 Mather Symposium with a warm Texas welcome at Midnight Rambler, the iconic cocktail lounge beneath The Joule in downtown Dallas. Enjoy light appetizers, drinks, and great company in this laid-back, underground spot known for its craft cocktails and Southern charm.

Thursday, February 26th

Dallas Morning News HQ (DMN) followed by Mirador Dallas

Map to DMN | Map to Mirador (Group Dinner)

8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST | Conference Day 1

Get ready for a full day of inspiring keynotes, dynamic panels, insider knowledge, and hands-on audience sessions!

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm CST | Group Dinner

After a day packed with big ideas and bold conversations, we’ll head to nearby Mirador for a lively group dinner—complete with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and great company!

Friday, February 27th

Dallas Morning News HQ

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8:00 am - 12:00 pm CST | Conference Day 2

We’ll wrap the event with a powerful half-day of engaging sessions—including publisher-led case studies from your media peers, supported by our event sponsors.

Set in the Heart of Dallas

We’re thrilled to once again partner with our long-time client, The Dallas Morning News, who will host next year’s event at their historic headquarters in downtown Dallas.

Formerly the city’s Central Public Library and now a vibrant hub for media and innovation, this iconic venue offers the perfect backdrop for bringing the industry together.

Find it on the map: 1954 Commerce St, Dallas

This event is reserved exclusively for publishing professionals.

Each ticket includes full access to two days of
sessions plus all after-hours networking events.

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Plan Your Trip

Transportation

Map to Dallas Morning News

Nearest Airport

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

(40-minute drive to venue)

By Subway

Closest DART station: St. Paul (Orange Line)

(7-minute walk to venue)

Where to Stay

AC Hotel Dallas (0.1 mi)
Hotel Indigo Dallas Downtown, an IHG Hotel (0.1 mi)
Residence Inn Dallas Downtown (0.1 mi)
The Joule Dallas (0.1 mi)
Renaissance Saint Elm Dallas (0.1)
Fairfield Inn & Suites Dallas Downtown (0.2 mi)
The Adolphus (0.3)

Explore Dallas

Dallas Arts District
Reunion Tower
Dealey Plaza
Deep Ellum
Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden
Cosm
John F. Kennedy Memorial
Nasher Sculpture Center

Meet Our Symposium Sponsors

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Admiral is a Visitor Relationship Management (VRM) platform that helps publishers grow revenue by recovering adblock losses, launching subscriptions and donations, collecting first-party data, and engaging visitors—all through a single, no-code tag.

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Arc XP is a comprehensive digital experience platform developed by The Washington Post. It empowers publishers and brands to seamlessly manage content, subscriptions, e-commerce, and audience engagement—delivering personalized, scalable experiences across all digital channels.

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Echobox builds the world’s most advanced content distribution solutions designed specifically for publishers. Combining industry-leading AI with powerful automation across social media and email, Echobox helps over 2000 of the world’s leading publishers drive increased audience engagement, subscriptions, and revenue, while slashing manual workflows and driving digital growth. Click to visit their site.

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PageSuite is a leading digital publishing solutions provider, empowering the world’s most recognisable publishers to thrive in the digital age. We deliver cutting-edge eEditions and mobile apps that bring newspapers and magazines to millions of readers across web and mobile platforms. At the forefront of digital transformation, PageSuite helps publishers adapt to today’s challenges, from reducing print days to meeting early print deadlines and everything in between. By combining innovation with deep industry expertise, we enable our clients to enhance audience engagement, extend reach, and future-proof their publishing strategies in an evolving digital-first landscape. Click here to visit their site.

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Pugpig is the leading mobile publishing platform powering 400 apps for over 150 publishers globally spanning news media, consumer magazines and business media. Their platform allows media brands to launch deeply engaging mobile apps that significantly drive up reader revenue and retention.

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Viafoura is a digital engagement platform that helps publishers build and manage on-site communities with tools like real-time commenting, live chats, personalized feeds, and AI-powered moderation. It drives user interaction, registrations, and subscriptions, while providing valuable first-party data and audience insights. Viafoura integrates easily with existing systems, giving publishers full control over the user experience and community standards.

Click here to visit their site.

11 Years Strong. 100+ Media Leaders. One Must-Attend Event.

Where Publishing Leaders Power the Future

Featured Speakers From Past Years

Agenda

Wednesday, February 25

Thursday, February 26

Friday, February 27

Agenda

Wednesday, February 25th

Midnight Rambler

Website | Map it!

Thursday, February 26th

Dallas Morning News HQ (DMN) followed by Mirador Dallas

Map to DMN | Map to Mirador (Group Dinner)

Friday, February 27th

Dallas Morning News HQ

Website | Map it!

Set in the Heart of Dallas

Plan Your Trip

Transportation

Where to Stay

Explore Dallas

Meet Our Symposium Sponsors

Let the Countdown Begin!