The Bernard and Audre Rapoport Annual Conference in Austin brings together journalists, government leaders, attorneys and interested citizens to delve into the current issues of government transparency and free speech. We honor FOI heroes with the James Madison Award and outstanding journalism with the Spirit of FOI Award.
This year’s conference will be Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center, 1900 University Ave., in Austin.
Stay tuned for more details on the agenda and registration. Contact Kelley Shannon at [email protected] or at 512-377-1575 with any questions.