2016 FOI Summit

The nation’s capital and the 50^th anniversary of the signing of the Freedom of Information Act will serve as backdrops for the 2016 FOI Summit. The National Freedom of Information Coalition (NFOIC) and the D.C. Open Government Coalition (DCOGC) will convene the summit on Friday and Saturday, October 7-8, 2016 at the Dupont Circle Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Each year, the FOI Summit features the exchange of ideas, experiences and discussions about the latest issues and trends around freedom of information laws, policies and practices at the state and local levels across the U.S. The summit delivers two days of panel discussions, presentations, and group interaction featuring experts, advocates and champions of transparency and open government.

Included in the summit is the keynote luncheon highlighted by the 2016 induction of a worthy individual into the State Open Government Hall of Fame, a tradition NFOIC launched in collaboration with the Society of Professional Journalists more than a decade ago.  Veteran newspaper editor and FOI pioneer Pete Weitzel was last year’s hall of fame inductee.

Early bird registration is $100 and ends September 9th.  After that, registration will be $125.  This year we are offering one-day registration for Saturday, October 8, for $75, as well as luncheon only for $50.

Complete the form below to register.  Payment can be made online, underneath the form.  If paying by check, please mail to NFOIC at 101D Reynolds Journalism Institute, 401 South Ninth Street, Columbia MO  65211.  Registration is not complete until payment is made. Hotel reservations can be made by contacting the Dupont Circle Hotel at (202) 483-6000. Make sure to mention NFOIC to get the discounted rate.