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.
To schedule an interview with Sheila Wysocki or for sponsorship inquiries, please reach out to scott@2911.us.
Media Contacts:
Scott Sexton, scott@2911.us, +1-833-537-2911,,802
Jeremy Westby, jpw@2911.us, +1-833-537-2911,,800
