Leaders from across the local news ecosystem gathered in New York City last month for the 2026 LMA Summit, an invite-only event designed to bring together Local Media Association and Local Media Foundation boards, collaborative program participants and key industry partners.
The summit began with LMA and LMF board meetings and a leadership dinner, followed by the broader programming at Google’s New York offices.
Attendees participated in an afternoon of programming with Google focused on innovation, audience insights and technology shaping the future of local media.
This is a collection of takeaways from LMA staff:
Our week in New York was one of those reminders of why this work matters. What I loved most were the conversations — leaders from across the industry sharing ideas and talking honestly about new strategies around AI, the growth of creator content, and how we can collaborate more deeply to build stronger local media companies.
There was a real spirit of curiosity and possibility during the events. The settings made it even more special. Spending time together at Google, USA Today and the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism created pretty incredible backdrops for big thinking and real connection. I left feeling energized by the ideas and grateful to be part of a community that is still pushing forward and building what comes next.
– Julia Campbell, LMA/LMF co-CEO
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