Dataharvest preliminary programme is out – and we have just opened another call for proposals! At this point, we are only able to accept a very limited number of pitches (for approximately ten time slots left to complete the programme). We kindly ask you to check out the published version of the preliminary programme before … Read more
Do you consider yourself a beginner when it comes to data? Would you like an overview of how data journalism is done and try your hand at it? We no longer run beginner sessions at the Dataharvest conference, but over the coming months, you can join us as we show how to analyse data using … Read more
Dataharvest – the European Investigative Journalism Conference is happy to offer a (limited) number of grants to help reduce financial barriers for journalists wishing to attend the conference. The grant is aimed towards applicants from low(er)-income countries in Europe, especially members of small, independent newsrooms and freelancers. We define as European all the Council of … Read more
Tickets for the 15th edition of Dataharvest have officially sold out in less than two months. This year’s conference has reached capacity earlier than ever before, with all tickets gone four months ahead of May 22. We know many of you are eager to attend, and we’re truly sorry we can’t welcome everyone this year. … Read more
Pitching a session for our conference shouldn’t feel like a big gamble. If you have something you’d love to share at Dataharvest, we want to ensure you have all the information and support you need to develop a great session. We’ve provided some guidelines on what makes a great pitch and now we’re hosting a … Read more
Dataharvest – the European Investigative Journalism Conference is an opportunity to learn from your peers, network, and pick up a new skill. However, conference sessions are only 75 minutes long, and participants often wish they had more time to practice a newly acquired skill. This is why we’re offering four different full-day, hands-on masterclasses on … Read more
Ticket sales for Dataharvest – the European Investigative Journalism Conference 2025 are now open. Get your ticket here and join us in Mechelen! In late May 2025, more than 500 (European) investigative and data journalists will gather in Mechelen, Belgium, to learn from each other, network, and collaborate. The three-day conference opens on Friday, 23 May … Read more
Every year, we are pleasantly surprised by the number of quality pitches we receive. The best ideas come from our community, and we are looking forward to your contributions this year! The call for proposals is now open. But what makes a great Dataharvest session? Here are some pitching guidelines: Think methodology, not content: Tell … Read more
Mark your calendars! We’re happy to announce that the official date for Dataharvest 2025 is confirmed! The conference will be held from Thursday, May 22nd, to Sunday, May 25th. Arena for Journalism in Europe is excited to welcome our Dataharvest community back to Thomas More University in Mechelen, Belgium. The 15th edition of the European … Read more
Dear Dataharvest community, A whopping 538 participants from 48 nationalities gathered from across Europe (and beyond) in Mechelen from Thursday, May 30, to Sunday, June 2, turning the little Flemish city into a vibrant cross-border, investigative editorial office. We are very grateful to every single attendee who made the 14th edition of Dataharvest possible. Thanks … Read more