Journalism Circles: Speed Networking with Journalism Experts

By the European Press Prize Preparatory Committee and The Collaborative Investigative Journalism Initiative (CIJI)

The Preparatory Committee of the European Press Prize consists of a large number of renowned journalists, editors and other media professionals with experience in various journalistic fields, coming from a multitude of European countries. The PrepCom is responsible for assessing all submissions entered for the European Press Prize and for deciding on the Shortlist annually. The Collaborative and Investigative Journalism Initiative (CIJI) is a consortium of media organisations, which aims to promote high-quality, ethical and accountable journalism by advancing collaboration practices and nurturing the exchange of knowledge among media and journalists. By bringing these professionals together with a generation of young (upcoming) journalists, this speed networking styled session will explore the great ideas that can arise from experts and new voices collaborating.

Format:

Speed networking, participants can register for two different circles with corresponding experts based on areas of expertise. Start every circle with 5 minutes of participants diving into a practical exercise before starting the conversation with professionals in the circle.

Circles, division based on areas of expertise of corresponding experts:

Data Journalism: with Jacopo Ottaviani, Winny de Jong;

Storytelling: with Cristian Lupșa, Tanja Stelzer;

Innovative and Creative Formats: Hendrik Lehmann, Veronika Munk, Daria Badior, Lucila Rodríguez-Alarcón;

Investigative Methods and Company Investigations: with Oleg Khomenok, Denis Džidić and Laura Ranca from Tactical Tech/Collaborative and Investigative Journalism Initiative (CIJI)

Political Influence Investigations: with Amber Macintyre from Tactical Tech/Collaborative and Investigative Journalism Initiative (CIJI)

(Foreign) Reporting: Sebnem Arsu, Sérgio B. Gomes;

AI and Journalism: Nico Schmidt from Investigate Europe/Collaborative and Investigative Journalism Initiative (CIJI)

Collaboration Practices: with Juliette Garside, Gaby Khazalová & Ana Maria Salinas Bojaca from Tactical Tech/Collaborative and Investigative Journalism Initiative (CIJI)