Rob on the Road: Upcoming speaking engagements

By Rob Golub

Back in the day, I wrote a weekly feature column at a daily, called “Rob on the Road.” In the newsroom, people enjoyed poking fun at it when they ran into me – “Rob on the Stairs!”

Now, this distinguished tradition in journalism is back, as a list of upcoming speaking engagements. Yes, you can make fun of me. But please also root for me as I work to get the word out that emotional engagement of a journalism audience is our magic bullet!

Rob on the Road:

Monday, April 20, 2026

Virtual

Virtual panelist at American Society of Journalists and Authors annual conference, “Freelancer’s Blueprint: Navigating A Shifting Landscape.” April 20, 2026. Panel will be on how to launch and grow a local news operation.

Friday-Saturday, April 10-11, 2026

Minneapolis/St. Paul

Speaker at the Midwest Journalism Conference, in Minnesota, in cooperation with the Society of Professional Journalists. Exact date and time to be announced. Speaking in person on emotional engagement.

Rob in the Past:

Monday, Jan. 12, 2026

Miami

Private event for the student newsroom of The Miami Hurricane, University of Miami. Speaking in person on emotional engagement and writing.

Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025

Chicago

In person speaker, in Chicago: “Connecting Media & Community: Reframing Purpose, Possibility and Partnerships,” a one-day conference by Public Narrative. Dec. 3, 2025. Speaking on emotional engagement.

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