Journalism and media events in 2024

Journalists are busy, so we did the legwork for you and picked some of the best media events taking place in 2024. Hopefully, this will help you plan your agenda.

We will update this piece regularly - let us know if you hear about an event that should be featured.

July

3 - 4 July: #CIJSummer Investigative Journalism Conference | London, UK

The CIJ Summer Conference is the UK’s only event with an emphasis on investigative skills. We offer a mixture of talks, demos and hands-on classes which are designed to equip journalists and anyone interested in investigations with up-to-date investigative methods and tools.

September

9 - 13 September: Global Street Paper Summit | Liverpool, UK

The summit is the flagship event for all street paper staff, owners and supporters. The programme will include topics like news and journalistic practice; equality and diversity; fundraising; insights and innovations; communications and marketing; future plans and strategic direction; and the development of regional networks.

18 - 21 September: ONA24 | Atlanta, GA (USA)

The Online News Association 2024 annual conference.

23 - 27 September: INMA Media Innovation Week | Helsinki, Finland

INMA Media Innovation Week in Helsinki consists of two parts: a conference where you can absorb unscripted, interactive presentations and discussions on the hottest media subjects in Europe today; and a study tour.

October

01 October: Revenue Europe | Berlin, Germany

The event will be held at Factory Berlin - a vibrant space specifically designed to optimise creativity and innovation. Situated in the heart of Germany's bustling capital, the space offers exceptional facilities and sparks inspiration at every turn.

8 - 10 October: Twipe Digital Growth Summit 2024 | Brussels, Belgium

The event will feature a selection of exceptionally talented experts in the news and media industry. Hear from The Economist, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Die Zeit, The Atlantic, JP/Politiken Hus, and more.

8 - 10 October: Mental Health in Journalism Summit | Free and online

The Mental Health in Journalism Summit will be an inspiring arena to reflect on our profession, share good practices for mental health, and nurture a global movement that prioritizes a healthy work culture in the media sector. The program will feature sessions in English and Spanish.

Mental health has become one of the most important challenges for media professionals all over the world. Burnout, anxiety, PTSD and vicarious trauma are on the rise. It is time to stop this invisible pandemic, together.

10 October: News Impact Summit: Fighting climate misinformation | Copenhagen, Denmark

Participants will have the opportunity to engage in talks, panels, workshops, and interactive discussions that explore innovative storytelling techniques that address climate change and environmental issues.

During the event, 5 projects will be awarded for the second edition of the Climate Journalism Award, which will recognise innovative and engaging stories on climate reporting.

11 October: 2024 News Product Alliance Summit | Online

This year’s Summit theme Tech & Trust will bring us together to focus on how News Product Leaders are solving journalism's toughest challenges with audience, tech, and business expertise.

The NPA Summit is an interactive conference, where everyone who attends actively participates throughout the event. It includes hands-on sessions and activities like master classes, global discussions, social chats, and more.

17 - 18 October: Reinventing Media Business Summit | Riga, Latvia

This is a two-day media business event in the heart of Riga that serves as a meeting space for media professionals — managers, innovators, digital experts as well as editors and content writers. The aim of the forum is to bring the media business community together to share, create, and collaborate. Here, we will exchange the latest professional knowledge that will help discover hidden opportunities in the ever-changing media business world.

18-19 October: Climate Arena 2024 | Bologna, Italy

The Climate Arena Conference unites journalists and scientists from across Europe to collaborate in investigating the climate crisis. Built on the model of Dataharvest, Climate Arena is a European hands-on, working conference, focused on sharing tools and methods, datasets, insights, and planting the seeds of collaborations, creating the space for building connections and setting up new cross-border projects.

November

29 November: Prague Media Point | Prague, Czech Republic

Prague Media Point’s mission is to foster the media’s work for the public good by convening solution-oriented expert gatherings that bring together unique, regional perspectives and provide lasting networking experiences.

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