Frequently Asked Questions

• What is The 19th?

  We’re an independent, nonprofit newsroom reporting on gender, politics and policy. Visit our site to learn more.

• What is The 19th Represents Summit?

  We’re bringing you three days of impactful programming with keynotes and conversations with leaders, history makers and rising stars — as well as can’t-miss performances. The in-person experience — hosted on Saturday, May 20 on the Chicago campus of Northwestern Medill’s School of Journalism (303 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 1600) — will feature inspiring keynotes, in-depth conversations and moving performances. We will convene leaders and influencers in tech, justice and economic mobility. We’ll explore how gender and race intersect these issues and meet some of the change makers moving their respective fields forward.

• When is the summit?

  Summit is Thursday, May 18 through Saturday, May 20.

  The first two days (May 18 and May 19) will take place online from 1 to 4 p.m. CT. Saturday’s event will begin at 2 p.m. CT in downtown Chicago at Northwestern Medill’s School of Journalism (303 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 1600). For our in-person audience, doors will open at 1:30 p.m. We will also have a reception for in-person attendees through 5 p.m. CT.

• How much does it cost to attend?

  The entire summit is free and open to the public. Just register here.

• How do I attend virtually?

  You can register in advance to watch all three days on Crowdcast — or by tuning in to our YouTube, Facebook and Twitter pages for livestreams May 18-20. While we hope you’ll be able to watch events in real time with us, you can also use the same links to watch the full summit immediately afterward.

• How do I attend in person?

  If you’re in the Chicago area, we hope you’ll join us live on the Chicago campus of Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism (303 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 1600). Spend the afternoon of Saturday, May 20 with The 19th! Enjoy dynamic conversations featuring our awesome speakers and join a workshop for hands-on financial advice from experts. Stick around for a networking reception to meet The 19th team and fellow supporters.

  Stick around for a networking reception to meet The 19th team and fellow supporters. You must register in advance. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. CT.

• What are your COVID-19 mitigation strategies?

  Masks are strongly encouraged for all guests when not actively eating or drinking. We will have masks available to everyone upon arrival. Additional air purifiers will be placed throughout the event space. Please stay home if you have been exposed to COVID or are experiencing COVID symptoms.

• What’s on the schedule?

  The schedule and lineup of participants is available here.

• How can I share event details with friends — and follow along on social media?

  We appreciate you helping people find our event by inviting friends and colleagues to also attend the summit. Share this event to encourage others to register.

  To follow along on social media, you can use the hashtag #19thRepresents.

• Are the events accessible?

  We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible experience for all attendees. Closed captioning is provided online for the entire program. The in-person event space is fully ADA compliant.

  If you would like to request an accommodation, please email us at events@19thnews.org and we will do our best to assist you.

• How can I share my questions about how gender intersects with tech, justice and economic mobility?

  To make sure everything runs smoothly, we are collecting questions in advance during the registration process. We will not take questions during the livestreams May 18 and 19, but we’re excited to hang out with you in the comment section.

  We will be collecting questions online and in person on Saturday, May 20.

• What are the community guidelines?

  The 19th aims to be a home for all people affected by the issues we cover. To that end, all members of our community are expected to observe our community guidelines when engaging on our website, newsletters, social channels, events or other platforms.