About The International Journalism Festival

From the FAQ page of International Journalism Festival

 

What is the International Journalism Festival (IJF)?
The biggest annual media event in Europe. The 2016 festival had 259 sessions and 549 speakers in the 5-day programme.

When and where does IJF take place?
Every April in Perugia, Italy. All IJF venues are situated in the stunning setting of the historic town centre of Perugia. The next festival (the eleventh edition) will be from 05 to 09 April 2017.

I want to attend IJF; what must I do?
Nothing. Just come to Perugia and enjoy the festival. All IJF sessions are free entry for all attendees, without any need for registration.

I want to see a certain IJF session; what must I do to be sure of getting in?
Access to all sessions is on a first-come-first-served basis. To guarantee access, you should arrive well before the start of the session.

Where can I stay during IJF?
Here is a list of affiliated hotels in Perugia. We recommend that you book your hotel room early.

I want to be an IJF speaker; what must I do?
Fill in and send this form. The deadline for submissions is 31 December 2016. If your proposal is accepted you will receive a reply by 10 January 2017. Submissions can still be made after 31 December 2016 but please note that the festival programme fills up very rapidly and the likelihood of being accepted after this date decreases significantly.

I want to be an IJF volunteer; what must I do?
Fill in and send this form. The deadline for submissions is 31 December 2016. The list of selected volunteers will be posted on the festival website by 15 January 2017. Volunteers will be selected on the basis of their skills and experience. Free accommodation in Perugia (in the youth hostel in the centre of town) and a free daily packed lunch will be provided for the duration of the festival for all selected volunteers.

I want to propose speaker(s) and/or session(s) for IJF; what must I do?
Fill in and send this form. The deadline for submissions is 31 December 2016. If your proposal is accepted you will receive a reply by 10 January 2017. Submissions can still be made after 31 December 2016 but please note that the festival programme fills up very rapidly and the likelihood of your proposal being accepted after this date decreases significantly.

I want a press pass for IJF; what must I do?
Fill in and send this form. The deadline for requests for accreditation is 31 March 2017. More than 2000 press passes were issued for the 2016 festival.

I want to interview an IJF speaker; what must I do?
Write to Barbara.

My company/institution/organisation is interested in IJF sponsorship opportunities; who should I contact?
Write to Chris.

What is the link to the IJF speaker list?
Here is the 2016 speaker list. The initial 2017 speaker list will be online from 01 January 2017. The definitive 2017 speaker list will be online from 05 March 2017.

What is the link to the IJF programme?
Here is the 2016 programme. Here is also the 2016 English-language festival brochure in an easy-to-read flip format. The partial and provisional 2017 programme will be online from 01 February 2017. The definitive 2017 programme will be online from 05 March 2017.

How can I stay updated on IJF?
Follow the IJF Twitter account or the IJF Facebook page. An IJF Telegram page is also available. Furthermore, there is the IJF weekly roundup of journalism news and innovation published on Medium throughout the year. The hashtag for the 2017 festival is #ijf17.

Are IJF sessions live-streamed?
All sessions in nine different venues are live-streamed. The live-streams will be available for viewing during the festival on the festival website homepage.

Where can I watch videos of IJF sessions?
Videos are embedded at the bottom of the page of each session in the 2016 programme. Click on any given session to see its video. The videos can be downloaded and used without restriction. For the 2017 festival, videos will be embedded as above within 24 hours of the end of the given session.

In what language are IJF sessions held? Is simultaneous translation provided?
All sessions are held in English or Italian, depending on session speaker composition. For selected sessions English-Italian simultaneous translation is provided free to attendees. The sessions with simultaneous translation are indicated in the festival programme and in the festival brochure. A total of 85 sessions were provided with simultaneous translation at the 2016 festival. Please note that the simultaneous translation is not available via IJF live streaming or on the IJF videos.

What about Wi-Fi for IJF attendees?
A dedicated IJF Wi-Fi connection for attendees is available. The service is free and without the need for a password. Eight venues at the 2016 festival provided this service.

Who organises IJF?
IJF is totally independent and has no affiliation with any media organisation. It was founded in 2006 by Arianna Ciccone and Christopher Potter, who remain the two IJF directors and who are in charge of all aspects of IJF. There is no IJF advisory board or executive committee. A large international team puts together and runs the festival every year.

Who pays for IJF?
All IJF sessions are free entry for all attendees, so ticket revenue is zero. All IJF revenue comes from corporate and institutional sponsorships. The 2016 revenue split was approximately 75% corporate and 25% institutional. 2016 IJF corporate sponsors included Amazon, Google and Twitter.

I want information about the festival; who should I contact?
Write to info@journalismfestival.com (in English) or info@festivaldelgiornalismo.com (in Italian).