GFMD has been a consistent participant and partner of the International Journalism Festival over the years. As the festival prepares for its 19th edition, GFMD is actively engaged, contributing with one session and organising a side event.
| 2. April 2025
Taking place in Perugia from Wednesday, April 9, to Sunday, April 13, the festival comes at a critical time for the media sector, bringing together journalists, media professionals, and experts from around the world to explore the latest challenges and opportunities in the industry.
When: April 9, 12:00- 18:00
Where: Perugia Centro Congressi, Hotel Gio, Via Ruggero D’Andreotto 19, Perugia.
During our invitations-only in-person gathering, JCA members and partners—now over 27 strong from across the globe—will come together to assess our progress, exchange insights, and outline the Alliance’s next steps.
Launched on April 17, 2024, by the Global Forum for Media Development (GFMD) and the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) at the International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Italy, the Journalism Cloud Alliance (JCA) was initiated to address the critical challenges investigative journalism and data newsrooms face due to the high costs and limitations of cloud computing.
By fostering collaboration, the JCA aims to make data storage and processing more accessible, secure, and affordable—empowering investigative and data-driven journalism to thrive. This initiative represents a crucial step forward, enabling newsrooms to harness the full potential of technology and take investigative storytelling to new heights in service of the public.
When: April 10, 15:00-15:50
Where: Sala Raffaello, Hotel Brufani
As USAID funding for journalism winds down, what comes next? Join us for a dynamic and timely discussion on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for media organisations worldwide. Our Executive Director, Mira Milosevic, will be among the speakers at the session titled “ From Funding Crisis to Opportunity: Ideas and Solutions in a post-USAID landscape” on April 10.
Led by Lars Boering, Director of the European Journalism Centre (EJC), who has extensive experience supporting and strengthening European journalism, the session is designed to inspire and inform about solutions and opportunities in journalism. Where do we go from here?
Other participants include Sharon Moshavi, President of the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), known for her expertise in media innovation and global journalism initiatives; Alinda Vermeer, Executive Director of the Limelight Foundation and Peter Erdelyi, a seasoned expert in media development.
Together, they will delve into the pressing challenges media organisations face in this evolving financial landscape and explore innovative strategies for resilience and growth. This session promises a dynamic exchange of ideas, equipping attendees with practical insights and actionable solutions to navigate the future of journalism successfully.
GFMD’s Executive Director Mira Milosevic and Campaigns and Communications Manager Liza Bezushko will be present at the festival. Let us know if you’d like to meet up while you’re there.
Whether it’s for sharing ideas, forming partnerships, or simply engaging in meaningful conversations, we look forward to seeing you in Perugia!