Student Journalism Summit Opens this Saturday

NAIT is playing host to the Student Journalism Summit November 15, 2025. Running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Summit will host four different guest speakers.

The Summit will be hosted at NAIT in the north lobby, near the common market. This event is hosted by the Nugget here at NAIT. The Summit offers students and media professionals the chance to network and connect with other individuals within their profession.

The Journalism Summit opens up a world of opportunities for students here at NAIT that are starting their journey into the Media and Production program, or students that are looking for a career through the Journalism program.

Here’s a look at our four event speakers:
Ryan Rishaug– TSN member
Brenden Escott– Edmonton Oilers hockey host
Min Dhariwal– CBC Sports personality
Morgan Black– Global News journalist

Ryan Rishaug, a part of Edmonton’s TSN reporting team, is a well respected member in the industry. A well established sports commentator, Ryan is also the creator of the “Got Yer Back” podcast.

Edmonton Oilers’ very own Brenden Escott is joining our summit. Brenden is a host of Edmonton Oilers Hockey, as well as Inside Sports on 880 CHED.

Since 2001, Min was originally hired as a video journalist. He has since worked on stories all around the world. He now works as CBC as a news and sports journalist, both on the radio and on TV.

Global News journalist. Morgan has been a journalist for ten years. Her work has been given many awards, and she is recognized for her outstanding leadership in the mental health sector.

Come check out the Summit this Saturday November 15, 2025 in the north lobby in building O, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. tickets are required. Purchase your tickets here https://www.cup.ca/regional-conferences