JournalismAI Festival

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17 - 18 November 2026
In London & Online

The global conversation on journalism and artificial intelligence returns this November. Join us in London or online for networking and thought-provoking sessions with industry leaders.

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Mark your calendar for the premiere event bringing together journalists and media innovators from around the world.

The JournalismAI Festival is the premier gathering for journalists, newsroom leaders, and media innovators exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and journalism.

This year, we're hosting both in-person sessions in London and online programming, creating a truly hybrid experience that welcomes participants from across the globe.

Whether you're attending in the heart of London or joining from anywhere in the world, this festival offers networking opportunities with thought leaders shaping the future of news.

Help shape our programme

We're looking for session ideas from journalists, technologists, newsroom leaders, and innovators. All suggestions are welcome, and we especially encourage ideas exploring the intersection of AI and journalism, though the session title itself doesn't need to include "AI" if it isn't a natural fit.

We also welcome proposals on broader developments in journalism, newsroom innovation, and the evolving media landscape.

Submission Guidelines

Each idea should include a short description that explains the focus of the session. Be creative, be bold, be thoughtful. We want to hear what you think will move the conversation forward.

Read our guide on session types.

Submit your idea

Sponsorship & Partnership Opportunities

Position your brand as a thought leader in AI and journalism while engaging with decision-makers and media innovators from across the globe

By the Numbers: 2025 Festival Success

4,229

Total YouTube views over two days

Why Partner With Us?

45

Speakers from 19 countries

Global Reach

Access journalists and leaders from across six continents. Engage with decision-makers shaping the future of global media.

Thought Leadership

Position your brand as an innovator at the intersection of artificial intelligence and journalism practice.

Brand Visibility

Gain exposure across multiple festival touchpoints and reach an engaged, highly relevant audience.

24

Countries represented across both online & in-person attendees

Targeted Audience

Connect with decision-makers in media technology and journalism innovation, actively seeking solutions.

Meaningful Impact

Shape conversations that directly influence how newsrooms worldwide approach AI adoption and innovation.

Networking Access

Build lasting relationships with global media leaders, journalists, and innovators committed to advancing journalism.

Ready to Become a Partner?

We have sponsorship packages available at different levels, so you're part of the conversation, not just on a badge.

If interested in partnering, please contact:

festival@journalismai.info

Hear from participants at our 2025 festival:

  • "The Journalism AI Festival has become the news industry's new operating manual. Attendees did more than debate AI; they set a clear editorial compass for the next decade. The event forged strategic intent, offering a roadmap for newsrooms to move from experimentation to institutional mastery. Essential for leaders ready to drive the change."

    — Rajesh Upadhyay, Jagran New Media, India

  • "It is the only event when so many of the world's newsrooms and journalism experts come together in the spirit of collaboration. Competition is left at the door; it feels powerful to share experiences and come together as one community."

    — Miriam Phillips, Journalism Educator, UK

  • “Being able to attend this event virtually allowed me to learn firsthand about testimonials and projects regarding the use of AI in journalism; thanks to this, I now seek to propose practical solutions in my field.”

    — María Fernanda Bretón Vega, UPAEP University, México

  • "If you want to understand what journalism around the world is concerned about with regard to AI, then you've come to the right place."

    — Wiebke Loosen, Leibniz Institute for Media Research, Germany

  • "This online experience was necessary, it federates so much wealth on a platform and worldwide."

    — Kadidia Doumbia, Manden Bakary Media, Ivory Coast

  • "As a small publisher dealing with a much larger audience and its associated problems, I was overwhelmed with insight and direction that I believe will help our organization implement AI solutions across the board as we move forward."

    — Jeremiah Delgado, Villages-News.com/Ocala-News.com, USA

  • "The online viewing for the festival allowed me access to an event that I would not otherwise be able to attend. I learned so much about how AI is shaping journalism across the globe. I look forward to sharing these findings with my media students."

    — Intan Ali, INTI International College Penang, Malaysia

  • "The invaluable feature of the festival is that you can meet colleagues from every part of the world, and that's exactly what makes it so inspiring. Every conversation opens a new window into different cultures, ideas, and creative approaches."

    — Marina Caporlingua, Il Sole 24Ore, Italy

  • "The global reach of Journalism AI was inspiring, with insightful contributions on stage from many countries."

    — Nick Wrenn, Self-employed, UK

  • "The festival was indeed an inspirational network of ideas, people, and innovation. I believe every post-2022 newsroom leader should attend or follow online to get a glimpse into the future of AI in Journalism and Journalism in AI to better understand their role in today's world."

    — Mayowa Tijani, TheCable, Nigeria

  • "The JournalismAI Festival might be one of the media conference circuit's well-kept secrets. But if you want to attend a highly relevant boutique conference and make a ton of connections, this is your event."

    — Ulrike Langer, News Machines, USA

  • "I discovered the JournalismAI Innovation Challenge after joining the Festival online, and straight away, it felt relevant to where we are now. AI is already part of our workflow, so we’re not starting from scratch. The real challenge for us is making it all work smoothly in practice, day after day, especially when you're dealing with small teams and big ambitions. So hearing how other publishers are pushing through similar obstacles really hit home. This isn’t just a programme for fresh ideas, but a real chance to get support for what matters most: making AI solutions stick in the reality of journalism."

    — Jorge Freitas, Rede Piabanha, Brazil

Highlights from the 2025 Festival

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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

When it comes to gender, race and ethnicity, both journalism and artificial intelligence have a representation problem. Media professionals who identify as women or LGBTQ+, people of colour, and those from the Global South and other marginalised communities, face significantly more challenges in getting their work recognised on the global stage.

At JournalismAI, we recognise this disparity. Our commitment to striving for more equal and increased representation is a guiding principle across all of our activities. In the Festival, we aim to achieve a gender-balanced, inclusive and diverse programme. All speakers are invited as subject-matter experts and are not asked to talk about journalism and AI in an identity context.

Our goal is for the Festival to bring to life the fascinating diversity of thought, opinion and experience in the global JournalismAI community.