A conference at Stanford May 21-23 will focus on innovation in journalism. Speakers include:

• former Merc business writer Matt Marshall who is now at Venture Beat
• Stanford Journalism Professor Joel Brinkley
• Michael Kanellos, CNET Editor-at-large
• Stephen Trousdale, Merc business editor
• Jeffrey Taylor, Bloomberg SF editor and bureau chief
• Harry McCracken, PC World editor-in-chief
• Tony Perkins, founder of AlwaysOn-Network and Red Herring

Here’s a link to the schedule and more about the conference itself including a registration form. The cost is free.