International Journalism Festival in Perugia
In the pastFrom April 9 to 13, 2025, the 19th edition of the International Journalism Festival took place in Perugia (Italy) – Europe's largest annual media event. The Media Forward Fund was represented in three sessions.
On April 10 and 11, Founding Director Martin Kotynek participated in discussions on journalists as founders, the role of philanthropy in saving local media, and the importance of sustainable business models for journalism funders. All sessions were held in English, streamed live, and are available via the links below.
April 10, from 9:30 to 10:20 a.m. - Journalists as founders: reinventing media for the next era of journalism
April 10, from 11:30 to 12:20 p.m. - Press Forward and how philanthropy is trying to save local news
April 11, from 5:00 to 5:50 p.m. - What do journalism funders want—and why are they so focused on business model?