In recognition of the challenges to Latin American journalism brought on by rapidly changing technologies, governments hostile to the press, and economic instability, the 18th Iberoamerican Colloquium on Digital Journalism, March 29 at the University of Texas at Austin, will feature sessions on practicing journalism in exile, sustainability of media outlets and research on the state of journalism throughout the region.
The complete program and list of speakers for this special event, which is open to all registered participants of the 26th International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ), are now available. Register today to attend the Colloquium in person or virtually!
The Colloquium, conducted entirely in Spanish and held the day after ISOJ, focuses on press freedom and journalism innovation throughout Iberoamerica. Co-organized by the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas and UT Austin’s Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies, this year’s Colloquium is made possible thanks to the support of Google News Initiative and the International Fund for Public Interest Media (IFPIM).
This year’s program features 25 speakers from nine countries in the Americas.
Venezuelan journalist Luz Mely Reyes, co-founder and director of independent, digital-native news site Efecto Cocuyo, will deliver the keynote address “Reinventing oneself in exile: The journey of Venezuelan journalists in the United States.”
Exiled Nicaraguan journalists will speak to the challenges of reporting outside their home country in a panel moderated by Carlos Lauría, executive director of the Inter American Press Association, who will also make a special announcement.
Besides exile journalism, Colloquium presentations also will highlight efforts to support Latin American media. Vanina Berghella, director for Latin America and the Caribbean of IFPIM, will showcase results of the grants given to Latin American outlets, and representatives from SembraMedia will offer insights into trends and best practices for the sustainability of media.
Part of what makes the Colloquium unique is the way it blends the practice of journalism with academic scholarship. Two panels will include researchers presenting their studies on Latin American journalism.
The Colloquium also will spotlight a roundup of special journalistic projects in Latin America that will explore everything from artificial intelligence to innovative investigative reporting and attacks on journalists.
“Recent years have brought many challenges for independent journalism in Latin America – from working in exile, to suffering legal persecution and digital attacks, “said Teresa Mioli, editorial manager at the Knight Center. “But we’ve also seen the resilience of journalists who serve as global examples of innovative storytelling and sustainability. This year’s Colloquium will once again be a place to share our successes and learn from each other.”
Don’t delay. Register today for the 18th Ibero American Colloquium on Digital Journalism.