Innovative managers and supervisors from print or online news organizations are invited to apply for the Poynter McCormick Big Ideas/Best Practices Conference. Deadline: June 1.

Anyone in a managerial or supervising position from a newsroom, technology, advertising or marketing environment can apply. Applicants must have a current product, project or process that they have developed and are willing to share with other participants. The Poynter Institute will choose 30 applications that represent the most diverse combination of ideas and experiences.

The conference will take place July 12 to 15 in St. Petersburg, Florida. There is no cost for tuition, meals, or accommodations. Transportation costs can be subsidized up to US$350 for airfare through the McCormick Grant.

For more information, contact Sam Metz at smetz@poynter.org or visit http://www.poynter.org/seminar/seminar.asp?id=5193&catid=107.