Events
2025 Calendar
Stay informed and connected with these significant dates and events in the media, journalism and communication community in 2025. Plan ahead and be part of these exciting global and regional conversations.
Bumper 20th AIJC edition in the works
The 20th African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC) promises to be a bumper edition, dealing with several issues facing journalism today. The event’s new coordinator, veteran journalist Beauregard Tromp tells us that journalism sustainability will be in strong focus at the conference from October 30 – November 1.
GALLERY: AJEN 2024 Roundtable Meeting
Check out the amazing moments from our third annual AJEN roundtable in Nairobi! From inspiring discussions to powerful connections, this year’s event brought together passionate voices from across Africa to tackle the future of journalism. Swipe through to see the highlights and the faces behind the conversations shaping tomorrow’s media.
African Journalism educators to hold roundtable in Nairobi
Journalism educators from the continent’s journalism schools, under the auspices of the African Journalism Educators Network (AJEN), will hold a roundtable meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, on August 25-27 2024 to discuss sustainable journalism education.
2024 Events Calendar
APRIL International Journalism Festival Date: 17 – 21 April Location: Perugia, Italy The International Journalism Festival returns once again, offering a platform for journalists, media professionals, and enthusiasts to engage in discussions, workshops, and...
Ajen plans 2024 meeting in Nairobi
The African Journalism Education Network (Ajen) is planning a follow up round table meeting in Nairobi in early September 2024. Though detailed plans are still being finalised, it is likely the event will be held in conjunction with a planned Konrad Adenauer Memorial...
Ajen round table meeting 2023: “Teaching new African journalisms”
OVERVIEW: Date: August 28 2023 Location: Kigali, Rwanda Programme:https://drive.google.com/file/d/151aju_S-1FvlSBfi0XcRR1EB7fDOPtCf/view?usp=drive_link Keynote: Guy Berger, formerly of Unesco The African Journalism Education Network’s second annual roundtable...
Ajen round table meeting 2022: “From the classroom to the African newsroom”
OVERVIEW: Date: September 13 2022 Location: Wits Club at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa Programme:https://journalism.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Final-Programme-Ajen-round-table-Sept22-v4.pdf Keynote: Dr Hayes Mabweazara,...
Symposium on African Journalism Education 2023
OVERVIEW: Date: March 30-31 2023 Location: Online Programme:https://smc.edu.ng/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Symposium-programme_A.pdf Keynote: Nkechi Christopher, University of Ibadan and Last Moyo, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University The lack of journalism education in...