CONFERENCES
In addition to our flagship fellowship program, WPI brings global journalism to life through dynamic international conferences, hands-on workshops, and engaging webinars.
2024 New Horizons in Journalism Conference:
Global Elections and Democracy
May 21 – 22, 2024
Sofia, Bulgaria & streamed online
In a year in which more than half the world’s population will vote in elections, the importance of the media in upholding democratic processes is greater than ever. Through expert-led panels and interactive workshops, conference attendees will explore the nuances of election reporting across different political and cultural contexts.
2023 New Horizons in Journalism Conference:
Between Human and Artificial Intelligence
Sofia, Bulgaria & streamed online
On one hand, AI technologies have the potential to revolutionize journalism and the consumption of news.
2022 New Horizons in Journalism Conference:
the new horizons in journalism conference is back for a second year
Sofia, Bulgaria
This year’s primary conference themes were Disinformation & Propaganda, How to Navigate SLAPP Lawsuits, and Ways to Support Local Journalism with a keynote by Brian Beutler, editor in chief at Crooked Media.
2021 New Horizons in Journalism Conference:
New Horizons in Journalism Conference
Sofia, Bulgaria
The conference explored journalism in the Internet Age, from podcasting to combating disinformation to exploring new business models for journalism with presentations like How Podcasts are Transforming Journalism: The Story of the Bulgarian Crypto-Queen, Journalists and Journalism Under Threat, and New Business Models and Alternative Revenue Streams for Journalism.