The European Investigative Journalism Conference

Thank you for all your ideas!

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

Ticket sale for Dataharvest 2023 is open!

Get your ticket for Dataharvest 2023 at Early Bird price and save! We have opened ticket sales for the next gathering of investigative cross-border journalists in Mechelen, Belgium. Come on June 1-4 and get training, inspiration, and new contacts for your next collaborative project! There is a great Early Bird discount until February 15, so … Read more

Premiere at Dataharvest 2022 – screening “The Farmer and the Hipster”

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

Anti-SLAPP – will journalists be better protected?

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