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.

March

31 March - 1 April: WAN-IFRA Frankfurt AI Forum | Frankfurt, Germany

The Frankfurt AI Forum will look at the profound impact of AI on content creation, distribution, utilisation and digital audience engagement. Get ready for exciting discussions that will shed light on the future of media in the age of artificial intelligence.

The programme will be presented partly in German and partly in English, with specific roundtable discussions in German. For participants who do not speak German, translation will be provided.

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.

7 May: PPA Festival | London, UK

Join the PPA Festival for a day of actionable insights and real-world examples. The event offers a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and stay ahead in an ever-evolving industry.

Over 100 expert speakers will cover every facet of B2B and B2C publishing across four stages, including product innovation, content creation, audience engagement, data-driven growth, subscription strategies, talent development, the latest insight from thought leaders and publishing trailblazers, and much more.

13 - 14 May: Newsrewired conference and Study tour | London, UK

Join the Journalism.co.uk team for our 35th Newsrewired conference! The event brings together around 200 media executives, journalists, academics and industry experts to share the latest knowledge about digital publishing. The conference will be followed by a study tour where a small, private group of delegates get the opportunity to learn directly from the best innovators in the field of AI application in the newsroom.

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.

June

10 - 11 June: The Media Voices Summits 2025 | London, UK

Media Voices are excited to be bringing the Publisher Podcast and Newsletter Summits back for another successful year, alongside the newly launched Publisher App and Publisher Print Summits.

Each Summit will go deep into this publisher product niche, from the challenges of reaching new audiences to revenue opportunities, and examples of editorial excellence.

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