The 5th Annual National Virtual Publishing Summit, hosted by Promena Media in partnership with Dynasty Media LLC and MMCXchange, is set for Monday, August 17th, 2026. Convening via Zoom, the virtual seminar serves as the official kickoff for the 20th Annual National Business Leaders & Recognition Conference. Bringing together prominent media executives, publishers, and newsroom leaders, the pre-conference panel centers on the theme “Reach, Relevance, and Revenue,” tackling six critical industry pillars: profitable collaboration, diversity investment, AI integration, revenue models, reader engagement, and future industry outlook.
5th Annual National Virtual Publishing Summit Sets Focus on Revenue & AI
ATLANTA — Promena Media, in partnership with Dynasty Media LLC and MMCXchange, is proud to announce the 5th Annual National Virtual Publishing Summit. Serving as the official kickoff for the national conference, this landmark virtual event brings together leading voices, publishers, and newsrooms from across the media ecosystem to address the forces driving modern publishing.
Event Details at a Glance
- Event Title: 5th Annual National Virtual Publishing Summit
- Date: Monday, August 17th, 2026 • 9am est
- Platform: Virtual via Zoom
- Theme: “Reach, Relevance, and Revenue”
- Featured Panel: “Publishing at a Crossroads: Diversity, Innovation, and the Fight for Relevance”
- Registration Link: promenamedia.com/publishingsummit
Strategic Panel & Key Discussion Themes
The summit features a moderated pre-conference panel where prominent media leaders will participate in a design-thinking session aimed at creating actionable solutions for the industry.
The discussion will explore six critical themes:
- Profitable Collaboration: Unlocking joint venture and cross-media opportunities.
- Diversity Investment: Capitalizing on diverse representation and targeted media spend.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): Navigating AI integration in content creation and operations.
- Modern Revenue Models: Diversifying revenue streams in a digital-first economy.
- Reader Engagement: Strategies for capturing and maintaining audience attention.
- Future Industry Outlook: Long-term sustainability and growth in publishing.
The session will conclude with an interactive live audience Q&A, giving attendees direct access to panel members.
Featured Participating Newsrooms & Industry Leaders
This year’s panel brings together top executives and publishers reshaping local and national media:
| Organization | Leader | Title |
| Baltimore Times / NNPA | Paris Brown | Publisher |
| Urban Information Network | Tim Moore | CEO |
| MMCXchange | David Morgan | CEO |
| Mirror Digital Agency | Stephenetta “Isis” Harmon | Executive Leader |
| The Hmong Times | Steve Weltzer | Publisher |
| The Narrative Matters / DISC USA | David Beckford | Founder |
| New Jersey Urban News | Penda Howell | Publisher |
Why Attend?
Whether you are looking to scale digital revenue, leverage AI tools, or connect with national brands and leading publishers, this summit delivers essential strategies for success in 2026 and beyond.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights, forge high-impact partnerships, and elevate your publishing strategy.
The Promena 2026 National Conference in Atlanta, GA (August 17–19, 2026) marks 30 years of inclusive leadership legacy. Hosted by GE Vernova, this event transitions the Diversity MBA (DMBA) ecosystem under the unified “Promena” brand to provide actionable strategies, interactive workshops, and executive networking focused on “Setting the Standard.”
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