Here you can find some key dates for a journalist’s calendar. Events/forums and conferences taking place in 2024 worldwide. Such gatherings offer unique insights into the world of journalism, raise conversations about critical issues, introduce new tools and practices, as well as provide a chance to create a strong collaborative community.
FEBRUARY
KNIGHT FOUNDATION
Knight Media Forum | Miami, FL | 20-22 February, 2024
In the midst of technological upheaval, environmental challenges, and increasing polarization, the Knight Foundation is intensifying its dedication to collaboration. Emphasizing trust, community engagement, and resilience, it invites us to join them in the exploration of the intersection between journalism and philanthropy. More info here
BARAZA MEDIA LAB
Africa Media Festival 2024 | Nairobi, Kenya | 21-22 February, 2024
Africa Media Festival (AMF) launched in February 2023, with over 650+ participants from across 18 African Countries and over 5 countries out of the continent. The inaugural festival served as a meeting ground for the African media players to discuss the challenges and celebrate the successes it has made. More info here
INSTITUTE FOR INDEPENDENT JOURNALISTS
Institute for Independent Journalists 2024 Freelance Conference | 29 February – 1 March, 2024
In the conference you will have the opportunity to hear directly from top editors about their preferences in pitches. Gain valuable insights into the editorial landscape and discover insider secrets on securing fellowships, diversifying revenue streams, and crafting a portfolio filled with meaningful work. In addition, you will engage with a vibrant community of creators who not only share their experiences but also showcase how they make a substantial living while creating impactful stories. More info here
MARCH
INVESTIGATIVE REPORTERS AND EDITORS
NICAR 2024 | Baltimore, Maryland | 7-10 March, 2024
The annual data journalism conference organised by the Investigative Reporters and Editors. More info here
THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL
26th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival | Thessaloniki, Greece | 7-17 March, 2024
TiDF is among the most important documentary festivals in Europe and an Oscars® documentary feature qualifying festival, celebrating the art of documentary via a rich program of films, events, initiatives and the Agora Doc Market, a lively hub for film professionals. More info here
APRIL
KNIGHT CENTER FOR JOURNALISM IN THE AMERICAS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
25th International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ) | Austin, Texas and online | 12 -13 April, 2024
The International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ) will celebrate 25 years of discussions on the present and future of digital journalism on April 12 – 13, 2024. Since 1999, this unique hybrid annual conference has brought together hundreds of journalists, media executives, scholars and students both online and in person at the University of Texas at Austin. It is a program of the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas at the Moody College of Communication. More info here
INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM FESTIVAL (IJF)
International Journalism Festival 2024 | Perugia, Italy | 17-21 April, 2024
The biggest annual event dedicated to journalism. The 2023 festival had 188 sessions and 539 speakers in the 5-day programme. More info here
INTERNATIONAL NEWS MEDIA ASSOCIATION (INMA)
INMA World Congress of News Media | London, United Kingdom | 22-26 April, 2024
The World Congress of the International News Media Association (INMA) is the indispensable conference for leaders, strategists, catalysts, audience-builders, editors, and revenue executives from the world’s leading news media companies. More info here
MAY
Journalism.co.uk
Newsrewired | London, United Kingdom | 15 May, 2024
Since its launch in 2010, Newsrewired’s mission has been showcasing media innovations before they become trends. Twice a year, the event brings together around 200 media executives, journalists, academics and industry experts to share the latest knowledge about digital publishing. As organiser, Journalism.co.uk is known within the media industry as a go-to resource for the latest developments and tool recommendations. More info here
MEDIA IMPACT FUNDERS
2024 Media Impact Forum | New York and online | 21-22 May, 2024
A special two-day gathering that centers the most pressing issues and exciting solutions in media philanthropy today. On the first day, funders will experience a showcase of some of the field’s most innovative and impactful projects, and will have ample networking time to reconnect with colleagues old and new. On the second day, they will go lighter on the curated programming and make space for funders to dig into their work with focused facilitated discussions. Funders will be able to choose from one of three discussion tracks: climate-focused media & journalism; international journalism; and local journalism. More info here
INTERNATIONAL PRESS INSTITUTE
IPI World Congress and Media Innovation Festival 2024 | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | 22-24 May, 2024
Under the theme “Navigating Crises: Journalism at a Turning Point”, this event will provide a vital space for media professionals, thought leaders, and innovators to explore new solutions, foster understanding, and critically examine the role of the media in addressing the great crises of our time. More info here
WAN-IFRA
World News Media Congress 2024 | Copenhagen, Denmark | 27-29 May, 2024
WAN-IFRA’s World News Media Congress celebrates its 75th year anniversary, marking a remarkable journey of uniting the global media, fostering innovation, collaboration and promoting press freedom. WAN-IFRA is fusing flagship events to bring you 3 summits, 2 study tours and extra workshops for more inspiration, more international experts, and more case studies; something for all invested in a better future for news media. More info here
ARENA FOR JOURNALISM EUROPE
Dataharvest 2024 | Mechelen, Belgium | 30 May – 2 June, 2024
Dataharvest – the European Investigative Journalism Conference is a meeting point where interesting data and documents are shared, new cross-border projects conceived and teams established, necessary skills taught and pressing issues discussed. More info here
JUNE
DEUTSCHE WELLE
DW Global Media Forum | Bonn, Germany | 17-18 June, 2024
The DW Global Media Forum offers a unique interdisciplinary platform for media professionals as well as decision-makers from politics, civil society, culture, education, business, and science from all over the world to get together and to learn from each other as part of an intercultural exchange since 2008. More info here
TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL
Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) | Vilnius, Lithuania | 18-21 June, 2024
Since 1983, the IACC has brought together policymakers, business leaders, civil society organisations and journalists from over 140 countries to highlight the global impact of corruption and how we can work together to fight it. The most recent conference, co-hosted by the US government in Washington, DC included over 2,000 leaders from all sectors and walks of life to address key issues from stopping the flow of dirty money to protecting democracy and global security. More info here
INVESTIGATIVE REPORTERS AND EDITORS
IRE 2024 | Anaheim, California | 20-23 June, 2024
IRE’s annual investigative journalism conference. More info here
CODA STORY AND IMPACT HUB TBILISI
ZEG 2024 – Tbilisi Storytelling Festival | Tbilisi, Georgia | 21-23 June, 2024
ZEG is the Georgian word for ‘the day after tomorrow,’ and that’s what the festival is all about: finding and telling the stories that matter for the day after tomorrow.
Immerse yourself in three days of interactive masterclasses, in-conversation sessions, innovative workshops, networking, and performances. More info here
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