February 16 – 19, 2027
The InterContinental Hotel, Miami
For 20 years, Knight Media Forum has brought together the people shaping journalism, civic life, arts and culture, research, technology and communities.
Today, the First Amendment is being tested. Technology and artificial intelligence are changing how information moves and how people participate in civic life. Across the country, people are working every day to strengthen the institutions, ideas and relationships their communities rely on.
We can shape the forces defining our future. Your work belongs in that conversation.
A Forum for Exchange
KMF is designed to connect national conversations with local insight, and local experience with national possibility. The forum brings ideas, data and lived experience into the same room, creating space for honest questions, useful connections and new approaches to shared challenges.
KMF is invitation only and brings together approximately 1,200 journalists, media executives, civic leaders, artists, researchers, academics, funders, policymakers and local practitioners from across the Knight network.
Whether you lead a newsroom, run a business, support a community, create art, conduct research, build technology, inform policy or organize people around a shared purpose, your experience is part of the conversation and offers essential insight into the challenges facing public life.
KMF is designed for connection, expect shared meals, artistic experiences and time simply to meet, reflect and recharge together.
The Forum is dedicated to serving Knight Foundation’s grantees and the communities where we work. The event is by invitation only, with no registration fee. Discounted accommodations are available for registrants on a first-come first-served basis.
Schedule
Knight Media Forum 2027 will kick off with a welcome reception on the evening of Tuesday, February 16, and conclude after breakfast on Friday, February 19.
More information about the agenda and programming will be released as the we approach the event.
About Knight Media Forum
20 years ago, Knight Foundation launched the Knight Media Learning Seminar with a simple idea: bring together local funders, civic leaders and innovators in journalism, policy and education to tackle shared challenges. That idea grew into what is now Knight Media Forum; a national gathering where leaders in news, philanthropy, academia and the arts come together to strengthen local communities.
KMF27 marks the forum’s 20th annual gathering. It is a moment to look clearly at what is at stake, recognize the work already underway and strengthen the relationships that will carry it forward.
Explore last year’s conference here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: WHAT IS KNIGHT MEDIA FORUM (KMF)?
A: KMF is Knight Foundation’s signature annual event, designed to connect our network and provide practical tools and shared resources.
Q: WHO ARE KMF ATTENDEES?
A: This year, Knight will convene nearly 1,200 journalists, artists, civic leaders, researchers, academics, funders and policymakers. From local news, to arts and culture and civic engagement, the Forum is built for people doing the work and those ready to help them do it better.
Q: HOW DO I REGISTER FOR KMF?
A: KMF is an invitation-only event. If you received an invitation via email, you will be able to register with that specific email address only. Registration for KMF is on a first-come, first served basis and spots fill up quickly. Invitations to KMF are non-transferable.
Q: I RECEIVED AN INVITE, BUT I’M HAVING TROUBLE WITH MY REGISTRATION. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
A: Please reach out to kmf@kf.org with specific questions about your registration.
Q: WHERE WILL KMF TAKE PLACE?
A: KMF takes place in Miami in the InterContinental Hotel downtown.
Q: I AM REGISTERED FOR KMF, HOW DO I BOOK MY HOTEL?
A: Instructions for how to access special rates to stay at the Intercontinental hotel are available in your confirmation email sent after you successfully register. Access to this room block is subject to availability. There are many additional hotel options in and around downtown Miami within walking distance or accessible via free public transportation.
Q: WHAT DOES IT COST TO ATTEND?
A: Attendees are responsible for their accommodation and travel. Other than that, there are no costs to attend KMF.
Q: I CANNOT ATTEND KMF, WHO CAN I SPEAK TO ABOUT TRANSFERRING MY INVITATION?
A: Invitations to KMF27 are non-transferrable. Please reach out to kmf@kf.org with questions.
Q: HOW DO I REQUEST PRESS CREDENTIALS?
A: Please email media@KF.org.
Q: WHO DO I CONTACT WITH REGISTRATION QUESTIONS?
A: Please email kmf@KF.org with any questions regarding your registration.
Q: WHEN WILL THE SPEAKER LINEUP BE ANNOUNCED?
A: Speakers will be announced on a rolling basis.
Q: WILL ANY PARTS OF THE PROGRAM BE AVAILABLE ONLINE?
A. KMF will not be livestreamed but elements of the program will be recorded and made available at KF.org following the Forum's conclusion.
Q: WHAT IS YOUR HEALTH PROTOCOL?
A: Knight Foundation is committed to following CDC guidance.
Q: AT KMF, WILL THERE BE ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATIONS?
A: The event hotel is an ADA compliant property. If you have any further questions or concerns, please email kmf@kf.org.