ARIJ 2026 Call for Participation

The 19th annual forum of the Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism (ARIJ), the MENA region’s major gathering for investigative journalists, fact-checkers, and media innovators has opened a call for participation. The Forum, scheduled to be held in Jordan in December 2026, is inviting partners and donors to submit proposals for contributions for the Forum program. Whether it is a a masterclass, a tool to demonstrate, a story to tell, or an idea that doesn’t fit neatly into any box, the organisers want to hear from you.

Thematics

Whatever shape your contribution takes, it should speak to what matters most to our community: holding power to account, advancing investigative craft, navigating press freedom and safety, embracing innovation in storytelling and verification, and building a more resilient independent media across the Arab region that is open to other regions. What matters is that it offers real value to the journalists, fact-checkers and media professionals who make up the Forum’s audience. Your proposal can correspond to any of the following formats:

• Panel (50 mins)
• Pre-Forum Workshop: An extended, full day deep-dive format ideal for technical training, advanced methodology, or certification-level skills. (7 hours)
• Forum Workshop: A focused session addressing a specific tool, platform, or technique, offering knowledge that participants can apply straight away. (60-90 mins)
• Lightening talk: A lightning talk is a short, high-impact format, perfect for showcasing innovative projects, introducing new services or tools at short, or sharing key insights. (10-15 mins)
• Clinics: Clinics are one-on-one where an expert offers personalized guidance on a specific challenge or question. (30-45 mins)
• Fireside chat: A fireside chat is an intimate conversation between a moderator and a guest; no slides, no script, just honest dialogue. (30-45 mins)
• Roundtable: A roundtable is a peer-driven conversation where everyone at the table has an equal voice on sensitive topics, strategic challenges, and collective priorities. (60-90 mins)
• Closed meeting: A closed meeting is a private, invitation-only session designed to foster frank and open dialogue among a select group of participants. (flexible)
• Booth: A booth is a dedicated physical space within the Forum venue where an organization, project, or initiative can showcase its work, tools, or services directly to Forum participants.
• Wild card: None of the above feeling right? No problem. We’ve got you covered. Tell the organisers more about your concept.

How to apply

Applicants can submit their proposals on this page. The last date for submissions is June 30, 2026. 

For more information, please visit this page.