It’s nearly time! From September 25–27, we’ll be meeting at Peiraios 260 in Athens for our 7th edition of iMEdD’s International Journalism Forum, and we’re looking forward to welcoming you.
Whether you’re attending for the first time or returning for another edition, we’ve put together a quick guide with all the key info to make your experience as smooth and meaningful as possible.
🚗 How to Get There
Need help getting to the venue? Check out the full list of transportation options here.
📝 Registration & Entrance
- Registration is free and we highly recommend registering online in advance to save time! Make sure to present your QR code (received after your online registration) to access the venue.
- Sessions are first-come, first-served, so be early to secure your spot.
The Forum is open to journalists (students and professionals), media experts, and anyone interested in journalism.
⏰ Event Dates & Times
The Forum kicks off on September 25 with our first open session: “Navigating the Age of Doubt” at 6 PM.
Badge pickup and registration will begin at 5 PM.
Earlier in the day, three international closed meetings by the European Press Prize, the European Data Journalism Network and the Reference Circle, will take place, along with the UNCOVERED Conference, which required separate registration and is now fully booked.
On September 26, the program runs from 10 AM–8 PM, with badge pickup and registration starting at 9 AM.
On September 27, the program runs from 10 AM–7 PM, with badge pickup and registration also starting at 9 AM.
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💡 Agenda
Check out the agenda featuring panels, workshops, keynotes, case studies, and more!
- Most sessions will be in English except from the sessions: “Covering the Greek Mafia” and “Reporting of Tempi train crash: A constant challenge for journalists” that will be in Greek.
- Simultaneous English-Greek interpretation and sign language interpretation will be available for all sessions via headsets.
- Also, we have two clinics this year: Narrative Podcast Production by Radio Workshop and IT & Security by Arena for Journalism in Europe. Radio Workshop is already full, but there are still spaces for Arena’s clinic. Check availability and book here.
🎥 Live Streaming & On-Demand Content
While sessions won’t be streamed live this year, don’t worry!
- All sessions (except workshops) will be recorded and available to watch shortly after the event at youtube.com/imeddgreece.
- Additional content like interviews and highlight videos will be released soon after at lab.imedd.org
🌍 Media Village
Explore the Media Village, where 19 leading international organizations will showcase their groundbreaking work.
🎨 Exhibitions & Installations
Don’t miss out:
- European Press Orchestra: A Symphony of Dysharmonia
An interactive sound & data installation by SoniFriday, transforming media freedom and press plurality data into music. - What Have We Done?
A special World Press Photo 70th Anniversary teaser exhibition, curated by Cristina de Middel, showcasing stunning images from journalists working in challenging environments.
Join the guided tours to dive deeper into the exhibition.
📲 Join the Conversation
Show us your #iMEdDIJF25 highlights! Share your snapshots and tag @imeddgreece on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.
If you’re interested in press accreditation or want to request an interview, please reach out to Eleni Kasimou at e.kasimou@imedd.org.
🍴 Food & Drinks
- Coffee, soft drinks and snacks - Available throughout the day to keep you energized.
- Lunch: Served daily from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM with vegetarian options.
- Light dinner & drinks: Wrap up each day by joining us in the Yard for drinks, finger food, and lively conversations about the day’s highlights!
❓ Questions?
Check out our FAQ section or contact us at info@imedd.org.
We look forward to welcoming you to Athens!
See you soon!
