PRIVATE EYECON™ 2026 recently announced an extraordinary lineup of nationally respected investigators, journalists, forensic experts, legal professionals, and media leaders for its inaugural conference, May 15th - 17th at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Curated by investigative journalist and private investigator Sheila Wysocki, PRIVATE EYECON™ brings together the people behind real-life investigations and the stories you can’t stop watching and listening to. From cold case detectives and forensic experts to journalists, podcasters, and legal professionals, this one-of-a-kind event pulls back the curtain on how cases are really solved and stories are responsibly told. The first two keynote speakers announced are EMMY-nominated ‘Dateline NBC’ correspondent Josh Mankiewicz and EMMY-nominated documentary filmmaker Josh Zeman (‘Cropsey,’ ‘The Killing Season’).
Early bird tickets start at just $299.00, with additional premium packages available for those who want an even deeper experience. To purchase tickets, visit HERE.
Event information:
PRIVATE EYECON™ 2026
May 15–17, 2026
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
To sponsor the event or inquire about vendor booths, email scott@2911.us.
“PRIVATE EYECON™ creates space for meaningful conversation between experts and the broader true-crime community,” said Wysocki. “Featuring leaders like Josh Mankiewicz, John Lordan, and Josh Zeman allows us to educate, engage, and inspire curiosity while maintaining ethical and evidence-based standards.”
To view the first PRIVATE EYECON commercial, visit HERE.
In addition to its public-facing programming, PRIVATE EYECON™ offers continuing education credits for qualifying professionals, including private investigators, attorneys, and others working within the justice and investigative fields.
The multi-day event features nationally recognized journalists, documentarians, investigators, attorneys, and subject-matter experts across media, investigative, and legal tracks. Programming includes interactive presentations, moderated panels, case-focused sessions, and immersive discussions. A special movie night screening with documentary filmmaker Josh Zeman will be featured, followed by a moderated panel discussion examining investigative filmmaking, ethical challenges, and the real-world consequences of true crime narratives.
True crime remains one of the most listened-to podcast genres in the U.S.—with Edison Research estimating more than 19.1 million weekly listeners age 18+.
For more information, visit privateeyecon.com.
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About PRIVATE EYECON™
PRIVATE EYECON™ is an immersive investigative conference dedicated to true crime, justice, and responsible storytelling. Headlined by Josh Mankiewicz, one of the most trusted voices in investigative journalism, the event brings together nationally recognized journalists, investigators, documentarians, legal professionals, and engaged true-crime audiences for a first-of-its-kind, case-driven experience. Unlike traditional conferences, PRIVATE EYECON™ places attendees inside the investigative process through evidence review, expert analysis, and jury-style deliberations that mirror how real cases move from crime scene to courtroom.
Founded by internationally recognized private investigator and investigative journalist Sheila Wysocki, PRIVATE EYECON™ reflects decades of meticulous, victim-centered investigative work. Wysocki, the creator of Without Warning Podcast, is widely respected for her work on complex cold cases, wrongful death investigations, and investigative failures, and for pairing rigorous investigative standards with ethical storytelling. Hosted by the Middle Tennessee State University Department of Criminal Justice Administration, PRIVATE EYECON™ emphasizes credibility, ethics, and evidence-based inquiry while bridging academic insight with real-world investigative practice.
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