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2026 CatchLight Visual Storytelling Summit

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Event Details

Time

Saturday, May 2, 2026

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Location

Disclosed at registration

San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States

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Featuring Lynsey Addario. Expect a day of bold ideas, powerful images & creative community. Pay what you can.

Join leading photographers, journalists, and artists for a dynamic, one-day gathering exploring the future of visual storytelling — and the role images play in shaping how we see the world.

Whether you’re a working creative, an emerging storyteller, or someone who believes in the power of images, this summit is designed to inspire, challenge, and connect.


Why attend?

✔️ Learn directly from industry leaders

✔️ Build meaningful connections with fellow creatives

✔️ Gain practical tools in hands-on workshops

✔️ Experience immersive large-scale storytelling

✔️ Be part of a community shaping what’s next


Pay what you can

We believe access matters.

The 2026 CatchLight Visual Storytelling Summit is Pay What You Can, so cost is never a barrier to participation.

Suggested contributions: $15, $25, $50, $100

Choose the amount that feels right for you. Your support helps sustain visual storytelling and resource the journalists documenting today’s most urgent stories.