Journalism and media events in 2025

Journalists are busy, so we did the legwork for you and picked some of the best media events taking place in 2025. 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.

April

9 - 13 April: International Journaism Festival | Perugia, Italy

IJF Perugia is the biggest annual media event in Europe. The 2024 festival had 220 sessions and 612 speakers in the five-day programme.

All IJF venues are situated in the stunning setting of the historic town centre of Perugia. Please note that the English-language part of the festival programme will be concentrated on Thursday 10, Friday 11 and Saturday 12 April. On Sunday 13 April there will be only Italian-language events.

May

4 - 6 May: WAN-IFRA World News Media Congres | Krakow, Poland

Building on the success of past congresses, the 2025 edition promises fresh insights and cutting-edge strategies for news media professionals like you.

Explore three dedicated tracks tailored for media leaders, editors, and digital innovators. Plus, do not miss the deep dives into AI, uncovering its transformative impact on the news industry in 2025 and beyond.

19 - 23 May: INMA’s World Congress of News Media | New York, USA

The 95th Annual INMA World Congress of News Media returns to New York for a dynamic exploration of the rapidly evolving media landscape. In an era defined by transformation, the INMA conference theme “The New Economy of News Media” captures the essence of our discussions. We will explore the evolving power structures, information ecosystems, competitive landscapes, alliances, processes, and products that are reshaping the media industry.

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