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Top 10 Most Important Media and Journalism Conferences in 2025

Top 10 Most Important Media and Journalism Conferences in 2025
Top 10 Most Important Media and Journalism Conferences in 2025

The media and publishing industry is constantly evolving, requiring professionals to stay ahead of the latest trends and technologies, and to anticipate potential challenges. Attending major journalism conferences is an excellent opportunity to network with industry leaders, gain expert insights, and explore innovative ideas driving the future of media.

Here are our top 10 picks for the most important media and journalism conferences in 2025.

1. International Journalism Festival: 9-13 April | Perugia, Italy

One of the largest journalism gatherings in Europe, the International Journalism Festival is uniting journalists, media professionals, and researchers to advocate press freedom, and discuss critical issues facing the industry. This year, the festival offers valuable insights into the role of AI in newsrooms, climate crisis reporting, and investigative journalism. Attendees benefit from an open and collaborative environment designed to foster new ideas and discussions.

2. WAN-IFRA World News Media Congress 2025: 4-6 May | Krakow, Poland

The WAN-IFRA World News Media Congress, a major international annual media event for news publishers, editors and owners, addresses key challenges facing news organisations, including digital transformation and audience trust. It features keynotes from global industry leaders, networking sessions, and insights into emerging media technologies. This years’ congress is divided into three tracks: the World Media Leaders Summit, the World Editors Summit, and the World Digital Media Summit. It focuses on AI's impact on productivity, emerging AI tools, and engaging Gen Z audiences. The media event is essential for decision-makers looking to adapt to the rapidly changing media environment.

3. Nordic Media Days: 7-9 May 2025 | Bergen, Norway

The Nordic Media Days, formerly known as the Nordic Media Festival, is the largest media conference in the Nordic region. The media conference is a platform for learning, inspiration, innovation, and networking. The program highlights the industry's most pressing challenges, best practices, and current media trends, featuring talks by more than 100 international media professionals.

4. Newsrewired: 13 May 2024 | London, United Kingdom

Hosted by Journalism.co.uk, Newsrewired conferences bring together editors, media company executives, journalists, communication professionals, marketing and technology providers, and academics. The 2025 event will focus on digital publishing and combine talks, panel discussions, and workshops to deliver practical knowledge for participants to apply in newsrooms.

5. INMA World Congress of News Media: 21-22 May 2025 | New York, United States

One of the leading global events for media executives, the INMA World Congress of News Media, provides an inspirational framework for innovation, leadership, influence, and financial sustainability in the news media industry. This year’s conference will delve into the shifting power structures, information ecosystems, competitive dynamics, partnerships, processes, and products that are transforming the media industry. In the face of these innovations, the conference will highlight the vital need to strengthen core business fundamentals — leadership, organisation, brand experience, and revenue models.

6. re:publica 25: 26-28 May 2025 | Berlin, Germany

Re:publica is Europe's largest digital society festival, attracting thousands of attendees from around the world. The event is a key platform for forward-thinking discussions on media and technology. This year's festival is themed “Generation XYZ.” The program will showcase key topics related to the internet, online communities, and opportunities and challenges posed by digitalisation.

7. DW Global Media Forum: 7-8 July 2025 | Bonn, Germany

Hosted by Deutsche Welle, the Global Media Forum focuses on media freedom, journalism in conflict zones, and the role of digitalisation in global communication. The DW Global Media Forum seeks to bring together the leading voices in journalism to explore the most significant changes in the news media landscape in 2025. "Breaking barriers, building bridges" is the theme for this year.

8. INMA Media Innovation Week: 22-26 September 2025 | Dublin, Ireland

This conference brings together media professionals, technologists, and business leaders to explore innovation in newsrooms, new revenue models, and technological advancements in journalism. INMA’s Media Innovation Week will focus on growing audiences, revenue, and brand to support quality journalism, with a special focus on the Irish news industry. Attendees gain insights into successful business strategies that sustain independent journalism in an era of digital disruption.

9. 39th MINDS Conference: 9-10 October 2025 | Rome, Italy

Twice a year, MINDS organises conferences for its members, bringing together senior managers from all key areas of the news agency industry, including editorial, strategy, technology, products, and sales. These conferences are designed for exchanging ideas and experiences, gaining inspiration for new business opportunities, and exploring potential collaborations. While these events are exclusive to MINDS members, third parties can participate as supporters.

10. Global Investigative Journalism Conference: 20-24 November 2025 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Global Investigative Journalism Conference highlights cutting-edge techniques in investigative reporting. The 14th global conference will unite over 1,500 journalists from more than 100 countries, offering expert-led sessions and workshops on topics such as cross-border collaboration and technology's role in accountability. Special tracks will cover climate change, democracy, human rights, and media law. Networking opportunities will allow attendees to connect by language, region, and topic to collaborate and brainstorm together.

These conferences are essential for media professionals seeking to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of journalism and digital publishing. Whether focusing on investigative reporting, AI integration, or revenue strategies, attending these events will provide insights to the industry and networking opportunities.

Our top 10 picks are just the beginning

Here are some more journalism events on the calendar this year:

  • Medientage München: 1 April 2025 (Munich, Germany)
  • WAN-IFRA Digital Media LATAM: 3-4 April 2025 (Panama City, Panama)
  • WAN-IFRA Digital Media Asia (DMA): 23-24 April 2025 (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
  • 38th MINDS Conference: 24-25 April 2025 (Athens, Greece)
  • The PPA Festival 2025: 7 May 2025 (London, UK)
  • Hacks/Hackers AI x Journalism Summit: 7-8 May 2025 (Baltimore, US)
  • International Press Telecommunications Council (IPTC) Spring Meeting 2025: 14-16 May 2025 (Juan les Pins, France)
  • Dataharvest, the European Investigative Journalism Conference: 22-25 May 2025 (Mechelen, Belgium)
  • WAN-IFRA Digital Media India 2025: 17-18 June 2025 (Chennai, India)
  • Online News Association 2025 Annual Conference: 10-13 September 2025 (New Orleans, US)
  • FIPP World Media Congress: 21-23 October 2025 (Madrid, Spain)
  • IPI 75th Anniversary World Congress: 23-25 October 2025 (Vienna, Austria)

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