We have closed to call for proposals for now – and are so thankful for all the great ideas that you have shared with us for the next Dataharvest – the European Investigative Journalism Conference. We have received twice the number of proposals we got in 2022, and all in all we have several hundred … Read more
Do you have an idea for Dataharvest – the European Investigative Journalism Conference 2023? An investigation you would like to present? A new tool? A speaker you would like to hear? Or something that you need to learn? Please send your idea before January 21! See you in Mechelen on June 1-4! You will find … Read more
What would you like to hear at Dataharvest – the European Investigative Journalism Conference 2023? June 2023 is still far away, but we are already collecting ideas and inspiration for the program. Which innovative projects have been published in your country? Who has new ideas that should be presented and discussed? What do you need … Read more
The Journalism Fair is a new initiative at Dataharvest. On Saturday afternoon, the cafeteria turns into a information fair where you can learn about and get inspired by some of the organisations that in different ways helps us nd our profession move forward. The organisations are The International Press institute (IPI) Reporters without Borders/The Journalism … Read more
For the first time in the history of Dataharvest – the European Investigative Journalism Conference – we present a brand new film straight from Austrian movie theatres. In “The Farmer and the Hipster” the Austrian journalist and filmmaker, Kurt Langbein, follows the story of the farmer Christian Bachler who confronts the investigative journalist, Florian Klenk. … Read more
It sounds complicated and theoretical but can be a serious threat to investigative journalists: “Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation”, also known as SLAPPs. These are the court cases that powerful people raise against journalists to intimidate and silence them, or complicate their work. SLAPPs have become increasingly common in the EU, even in countries with … Read more
The Dataharvest Arena is the place to meet others even before the conference. It is an online platform for conference participants, where you can search for colleagues, organize your own meetings, or begin the discussion on the topics in the conference. People are already searching for collaboration partners – take a look, maybe your next … Read more
Veteran investigative journalist Nicky Hager is going to be our keynote speaker at the opening of Dataharvest – the European Investigative Journalism Conference 2022! Nicky Hager is a New Zealand investigative reporter with a decade-long track record of researching and exposing hard-to-document subjects such as the military, intelligence agencies and the unseen sides of politics. … Read more
Where and how we work has been rapidly changing in the last years, and in many cases for the worse. The financial crisis of 2007-08 made many people become part of the precariat, and Covid-19 made things even worse for many, including those seen as essential workers. It’s time that we work together on investigating … Read more
Data skills sessions have been one of the most popular tracks on Dataharvest. However, the choice is rich and not everybody knows exactly what to learn, especially if you are just beginning. To make this easier on you, we have put together three tracks with a selection of sessions for you to follow: 2 days’ … Read more