Journalism and media events in 2026
Conferences and study weeks are fantastic opportunities to get the latest updates on the industry and network with your peers
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Journalists are busy, so we did the legwork for you and picked some of the best media events taking place in 2026. 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
15-18
🇮🇹 The International Journalism Festival, taking place 15-18 April 2026 in Perugia, Italy, is a free-entry event celebrating its 20th edition. This major gathering brings together journalists, media professionals, and industry leaders from around the world to discuss the future of journalism, featuring speakers, panel discussions, side events, and networking opportunities throughout the historic Italian city.
International Journalism Festival
biggest media event in Europe. Free entry.
May
4-8
🇩🇪 The INMA World Congress of News Media 2026 is taking place in Berlin from 4-8 May 2026. Under the theme "From walls to bridges: news media reimagined," the conference brings together senior leaders from the world's top news media companies to explore four forces reshaping the industry: reinvention, collision, unification, and mobilisation.
INMA World Congress of News Media 2026
INMA World Congress of News Media 2026: In 2026, we’ll meet at the heart of a city that symbolises transformation, openness, and change — surrounded by landmarks that tell the story of Europe
6
🇬🇧 The PPA Festival 2026, taking place on Wednesday, 6 May at The Brewery in London, is themed "Rewriting the rules: the future of trusted editorial brands" and brings together over 600 decision-makers from the media and publishing industry for a comprehensive day of learning and networking. The event features over 100 expert speakers across four dynamic stages—Big Picture, Audience, Content, and Product—exploring how AI, emerging platforms, data, creator-led innovation, and shifting audience behaviours are transforming the industry for both B2B and B2C audiences.
PPA Festival 2026 - Home Page
PPA Festival 2026 - Home Page
PPA
13 and 14
Come and meet yours truly! Our flagship Newsrewired conference takes place on Thursday, 14 May at NewsUK in London. This year's themes are finding your way through AI disruption (without the hype); blueprint for launching a new product on TikTok; how to fail right when innovating in the newsroom; the future of journalism on social platforms; and revenue diversification that actually works. Plus, you get the best views from the 17th floor at NewsUK. See you there!
Oh, and if you want to hear from four top publishers, take part in tailored sessions and workshops, and forge new contacts with senior innovators in digital publishing, join Newsrewired London study tour on 13 May.
13
🇬🇧 The "Monetising B2B Information & Events" conference, taking place on Wednesday 13 May 2026 at Stationers' Hall in central London, is organised by Flashes & Flames and brings together senior leaders from B2B media and events companies worldwide. The day-long event features interviews, fireside chats, and panel discussions with industry executives exploring data-driven business models, AI applications, proprietary information products, and the evolving events landscape, with extensive networking opportunities and an exclusive eBook of case studies for delegates.
