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What is UNCOVERED?

UNCOVERED is the flagship conference of the IJ4EU programme. It’s where Europe’s investigative journalism community meets to showcase groundbreaking investigations, forge partnerships, and turn ideas into action. The conference shines a spotlight on the best collaborative watchdog journalism and provides a space to tackle the biggest challenges facing the media today.
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Who organises UNCOVERED?

UNCOVERED is organised by the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF), together with IJ4EU consortium partners International Press Institute (IPI) and European Journalism Centre (EJC). The conference is co-funded by the European Commission.

What can you expect?

UNCOVERED offers a unique platform to:

• Showcase investigations and foster cross-border collaboration
• Join workshops, snapshot sessions, and open mic discussions
• Address critical issues like journalist safety, mental health, and threats to press freedom
• Build networks for future investigations and solidarity
• Be among the first ones to celebrate the winners of the IJ4EU Impact Award, recognising the investigations that make a real difference in Europe

Who attends UNCOVERED?

The conference brings together investigative journalists, editors, media professionals, experts, funders, civil society, and media freedom advocates from across Europe and beyond. It’s a space to share experiences, learn from peers, and spark new projects that drive impact.

Why join UNCOVERED?

UNCOVERED is more than a conference. It is an opportunity to join a community that drives collaborative investigative journalism across Europe and beyond. It is a space to exchange knowledge, recognize outstanding reporting, and build networks that last well beyond the conference.

Who funds UNCOVERED?

The conference is co-funded by the European Commission, as well as IJ4EU’s co-supporters Adessium Foundation, Fritt Ord, Stichting Veronica, Isocrates Foundation, and the Free State of Saxony.

Want to host UNCOVERED in your city?

We are always searching for the next European city to welcome UNCOVERED. Hosting the conference is an opportunity to showcase your commitment to investigative journalism, bring Europe’s top journalists and experts to your space, and play a part in shaping discussions that matter across the continent. Contact us to explore how your organization can host the next edition.