Here you can find some key dates for a journalist’s calendar. Events/forums and conferences taking place in 2023 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.
MARCH
INVESTIGATIVE REPORTERS AND EDITORS
IRE’s annual data journalism conference (NICAR23) | Nashville, Tennessee | 2-5 March, 2023
NICAR23 offers hands-on training sessions to both beginners and those on the cutting edge of digital reporting. The sessions range between the basics on using spreadsheets, databases and online mapping to data visualization and the latest technological advances. More info: www.ire.org
WORLD CONFERENCE OF SCIENCE JOURNALISTS (WCSJ)
12th World Conference of Science Journalists | Medellín, Colombia | 27-31 March, 2023
The World Conference of Science Journalists takes place every two years, and is the largest international event for science journalists to gather as peers, helping one another learn, grow, and thrive. More info: https://www.wcsj.org
APRIL
KNIGHT CENTER FOR JOURNALISM IN THE AMERICAS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
24th International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ) | Austin, Texas and online | 14 & 15 April, 2023
The 24th International Symposium on Online Journalism will be held on April 14 & 15, 2023, in Austin, Texas and online. More info: https://isoj.org
INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM FESTIVAL (IJF)
ijf23 | Perugia, Italy | 19-23 April, 2023
The International Journalism Festival is the biggest annual media event in Europe. IJF is totally independent and has no affiliation with any media organisation. More info: www.journalismfestival.com
JUNE
DATAHARVEST (ARENA FOR JOURNALISM EUROPE)
Dataharvest – The European Investigative Journalism Conference 2023 | Mechelen, Belgium | 1-4 June, 2023
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: www.dataharvest.eu
EUROPEAN PRESS PRIZE
European Press Prize Award Ceremony 2023 | Tbilisi, Georgia | 9 June, 2023
The European Press Prize is an organisation founded to support and promote quality journalism in every corner of the continent. The 2023 award ceremony will be part of Zeg: Tbilisi Storytelling Festival. More info: www.europeanpressprize.com
DEUTSCHE WELLE
The DW Global Media Forum 2023 | Bonn, Germany | 19 & 20 June, 2023
The DW Global Media Forum is an annual gathering of journalists and media experts from around the world. It offers various workshops and training opportunities on media topics. How can journalism help us in overcoming societal divisions? This is the question DW will examine during the 16th edition of DW’s international media conference. DW has hosted the event in Bonn since 2007. More info: www.dw.com
INVESTIGATIVE REPORTERS AND EDITORS
IRE 2023 | Orlando, Florida | 22-25 June, 2023
IRE’s annual investigative journalism conference. More info: www.ire.org
AUGUST
ONLINE NEWS ASSOCIATION
ONA 2023 | Philadelphia, PA | 23-26 August, 2023
ONA’s conference each year provides journalists with new tools, techniques and technologies. It also gives the opportunity to discuss advancements and challenges in the industry, take advantage of the rare opportunity to network face-to-face, and share best practices with peers. More info: www.journalists.org
SEPTEMBER
GLOBAL INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM NETWORK
Global Investigative Journalism Conference 2023 (GIJC23) | Gothenburg, Sweden | 19-22 September 2023
The Global Investigative Journalism Conference is the world’s largest gathering of investigative reporters and editors. More info: gijc2023.org
iMEdD
iMEdD International Journalism Forum 2023 | Athens, Greece | 28-30 September 2023
For the second year, journalists and media professionals from Greece and around the world will come together to discuss new methods and tools, exchange ideas, address concerns and build a strong community in a bid for a better journalism. More info: https://forum.imedd.org/
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