Registration is open for , the third annual conference of IPI鈥檚 . The free event takes place in Berlin on March 31 and April 1, 2022.
Organised by the in partnership with IJ4EU consortium lead IPI and the , UNCOVERED aims to foster collaboration and encourage innovation.
Bringing together investigative journalists, funders, policymakers and civil society members, the conference will address the challenges and opportunities for conducting watchdog journalism on transnational subjects at a time of declining press freedom and pluralism.
Topics range from new approaches to funding cross-border investigative reporting to security for freelancers. Participants will delve into the backstories of inspiring investigative projects and share tips and techniques.
Those who can鈥檛 make it to Berlin can follow the main sessions via livestream. They will also be able to view recordings of side events after the conference.
Winners of the 鈥� Europe鈥檚 only award devoted exclusively to cross-border journalism 鈥� will be announced during a ceremony at the end of the first day. Three winning teams selected by an independent jury will each get 鈧�5,000.
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Below is a summary of the conference agenda. All times are in Central European Time. .
Thursday, March 31
Main events (live-streamed)
13:00-13:20: Opening Remarks
- Lutz Kinkel, Managing Director,
- J枚rg Wojahn, Head of Representation,
- Scott Griffen, Deputy Director, International Press Institute
- Lars Boering, Director,
- Neus Vidal, Monitoring Officer, ECPMF
13:20-13:45: Keynote Speech
In her keynote address, Ukrainian journalist Anna Babinets will talk about the resilience of investigative journalists, especially under the kind of extreme conditions she and her team have faced following Russia鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine. She will also draw on her experience of transitioning from investigating crime and corruption to reporting on war.
13:50-14:40: Looking East: Investigating the EU鈥檚 鈥楴ear Abroad鈥�
Long before Russia invaded Ukraine, investigative journalists had countries on the EU鈥檚 eastern flank in their sights. IJ4EU grantees discuss cross-border projects linked to Russia, Belarus and Ukraine, along with their experiences since the start of the war in Ukraine.
- Timothy Large, IJ4EU Programme Manager, International Press Institute (moderator)
- Roman Dobrokhotov, Editor-in-Chief,
- Sanita Jemberga, Executive Director,
14:40-15:10: Coffee Break
15:10-16:00: Countering SLAPPs: How to Protect Journalists?
This panel will discuss the use of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) to target and restrict journalists and media workers across Europe, reflecting on the latest developments in the legislative process to protect media freedom.
- Charlie Holt, Legal Counsel Campaigns, (moderator)
- Sarah Clarke, Head of Europe and Central Asia,
- Flutura Kusari, Senior Legal Advisor, ECPMF
- Pia Lindholm, Deputy Head of Unit for Civil Justice,
- Saranda Ramaj, Investigative journalist,
16:10-17:00: New Donor Strategies: How to Fund Your Investigation?
The world is changing and so are the ways of funding cross-border investigative journalism. 鈥婽his panel discusses new trends and challenges in supporting journalism, including the use of both public and philanthropic money.
- Lutz Kinkel, Managing Director, ECPMF (moderator)
- Max von Abendroth, Chief Strategy Officer,
- Ekaterina Mandova, Programme Officer,
- Nikolaus von Peter, Political Advisor to the
17:00-18:30: IJ4EU Impact Award Ceremony
Attending :
- Attila Mong, Freelance journalist and Europe representative,
- Julia Vernersson, Managing Director, /
- Can D眉ndar, Founder,
Side Events (recorded)
13:50-14:40: IJ4EU Showcase: Into the Shadows
From dark corners of the web to unlawful mass surveillance, IJ4EU grantees discuss cross-border crime.
- Zlatina Siderova, IJ4EU Project Manager, European Journalism Centre (moderator)
- Jelena Prtoric, Croatian Freelance journalist
- Giacomo Zandonini, Swiss-Italian journalist
- Stefano Vergine, Italian investigative journalist
15:10-16:00: 鈥嬧�婭J4EU Showcase: Chasing Environmental Issues
Environmental issues do not stop at national frontiers. IJ4EU grantees showcase their cross-border investigations.
- G眉rkan 脰zturan, Media Freedom Rapid Response Project Coordinator, ECMPF (moderator)
- Ludovica Jona Lasinio, Freelance investigative journalist
- Stefano Valentino, Freelance entrepreneurial journalist
- Rudi Bressa, Freelance environmental journalist
16:10-17:10: Fact-Checking in Times of Conflict 鈥� Tactics for the Newsroom and Beyond
This one-hour workshop will feature a presentation of the verification toolkit WeVerify, an overview of journalist-led news-literacy project and discussion of fact-checking needs outside traditional media.
- Nico Schmidt, Journalist,
- Juliane von Reppert-Bismarck, Founder,
- Jochen Spangenberg, Deputy Head of Research and Cooperation Projects,
Friday, April 1
Main events (live-streamed)
09:30-09:40: Opening Remarks
V臎ra Jourov谩, Vice President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency, will talk about how the European Media Freedom Act is a pillar of freedom and protection for cross-border investigative journalism.
09:45-10:40: Dangerous Journeys: The Dark Side of EU Migration Policy
Underage migrants convicted of human trafficking. Families unable to identify loved ones who perished en route to Europe. Cross-border tragedies fuelled by private and public funds. IJ4EU grantees look at failures of EU migration and asylum policy.
- Lars Boering, Director, European Journalism Centre
- Geesje van Haren, investigative journalist
- Annie Hylton, investigative journalist
- Judith (Jos茅e D茅borah) Chetrit, writer/audio documentary producer
10:50-11:40: Surveillance: Is Pegasus the Tip of the Iceberg?
Who is targeting journalists with surveillance and what does it mean for cross-border investigative journalism?
- Jamie Wiseman, Advocacy Officer, International Press Institute (moderator)
- Frederik Obermaier, Investigative journalist,
- Lisa Dittmer, Advocacy Officer for Internet Freedom,
11:40-12:10: Coffee Break
12:10-13:00: Duty of Care: Who鈥檚 Responsible for Protecting Freelancers?
Freelance journalists are the least protected group among media workers. This panel discusses obstacles encountered especially by freelance cross-border investigative journalists in Europe and potential solutions to their problems.
- Scott Griffen, Deputy Director, International Press Institute
- G眉rkan 脰zturan, Media Freedom Rapid Response Project Coordinator, ECMPF
- Renate Schroeder, Director,
- Anastasia Kirilenko, Russian freelance journalist
13:00-13:15: Concluding Remarks
- Lutz Kinkel, Managing Director, ECPMF
- Scott Griffen, Deputy Director, International Press Institute
- Lars Boering, Director, European Journalism Centre
Side Events (recorded)
09:45-10:40: Workshop: Under Pressure but Resilient
This workshop focuses on ways to take care of your and your colleagues鈥� mental health while working on your investigations, helping you differentiate between different types of trauma, understand strategies for resilience, and recognise the impact of trauma for you and your team.
- Gavin Rees, Senior Advisor for Training and Innovation, Dart Centre
- Michael Pfister, Director of Photography,
10:50-11:40: IJ4EU Showcase: Following the COVID Data
Three IJ4EU cross-border investigative teams present projects unlocking hidden stories behind the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe and beyond.
- Andreas Lamm, Deputy Managing Director & Art Director, ECPMF
- Hristio Boytchev, Freelance investigative health journalist
- Eva von Schaper, German-American journalist
- Lise Barn茅oud, French freelance science journalist
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