Schedule

Get ready for an extraordinary event. This is our 14th global conference and we expect over 1,500 journalists from over 100 countries and territories. The conference is a chance to learn from the best in the business — winners of the Pulitzer Prize and other top awards, pioneers of data journalism, and fearless investigators who have exposed corruption and abuses of power almost everywhere. 

Here’s a look at the schedule. We’ve integrated more than 400 pitches and proposals, as well as what past attendees have told us they most valued. You’ll find more than 100 workshops, expert panels, networking sessions, and special events — with more than 300 speakers from around the world. This is not the final program, there are more sessions and speakers to come. And the timings of panels may be subject to changes.

Sunday November 23

3:00pm - 4:15pm
Human Rights
KLCC Level 3 - Conference Hall 3
How can journalists use remote investigation techniques to report on inaccessible conflict zones and high-risk areas? Whether it’s due to conflict, government restrictions, or environmental barriers, journalists often face the challenge of gathering credible information without being on the ground. Panel attendees learn practical applications of open source research tools, satellite data analysis, and remote verification methods. The session demonstrates how exiled journalists and remote investigators leverage these technologies to uncover war crimes, monitor developments, and produce verifiable stories, showcasing innovative approaches to overcome reporting barriers.All sessions are first-come, first-serve. That means people who arrive first will get seats. Be aware that some sessions are in relatively small rooms and they will fill up quickly.
3:00pm - 4:15pm
Networking
KLCC Level 4 - Room 403
Meet other women from the investigative journalism community, get inspired, discuss challenges, build networks, and share resources and ideas. This networking session is an informal gathering and a chance to meet your colleagues and talk about how we can help each other. So relax, enjoy yourself, share your ideas, and come ready to brainstorm and collaborate.GIJN Women is a group created by the Global Investigative Journalism Network to discuss issues related to the work of women and non-binary investigative journalists. The group was formally created in Hamburg in 2019 and it currently has hundreds of members from around the world. You can apply to join us here: https://groups.io/g/GIJNwomen/.All sessions are first come, first served. Be aware that some sessions are in relatively small rooms and they will fill up quickly.
3:00pm - 4:15pm
Networking
KLCC Level 4 - Room 401
Our networking sessions are just that: informal meet-ups where you can introduce yourself, talk about your work, brainstorm, and find colleagues to collaborate with. Here is a chance to meet colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere and help strengthen German-speaking investigative networks. All sessions are first come, first served. Be aware that some sessions are in relatively small rooms and they will fill up quickly.
3:00pm - 4:15pm
Nonprofit & New Models
KLCC Level 3 - Room 304
Securing funding for ambitious investigations requires strategic planning and careful relationship management. This panel features funding experts and grant-makers who share practical advice on identifying appropriate funding sources, crafting compelling project proposals, and maintaining editorial independence throughout the funding process. Learn how to pitch investigations effectively, navigate funder expectations, and establish clear boundaries that protect journalistic integrity.🪑All sessions are first-come, first-serve. That means people who arrive first will get seats. Be aware that some sessions are in relatively small rooms and they will fill up quickly.
3:00pm - 4:15pm
Nonprofit & New Models
KLCC Level 4 - Room 410
Effective grant writing is crucial for nonprofit media sustainability, but the process often overwhelms busy newsrooms. This practical workshop teaches efficient strategies for identifying appropriate funding opportunities, crafting compelling narratives, and meeting funder requirements without consuming excessive time. Learn to align organizational strengths with funder priorities, develop reusable proposal templates, and avoid common pitfalls that waste effort. 
4:15pm - 4:30pm
TBA
4:30pm - 5:45pm
Crime & Corruption
KLCC Level 3 - Conference Hall 3
Transnational criminal networks exploit jurisdictional gaps to evade accountability. This panel brings together investigative journalists who have successfully exposed major cross-border criminal enterprises despite significant personal risks. Learn advanced techniques for tracking money flows, identifying network connections, and collaborating with international partners. Speakers will share security protocols, source protection methods, and investigative strategies that enabled breakthrough stories.All sessions are first-come, first-serve. That means people who arrive first will get seats. Be aware that some sessions are in relatively small rooms and they will fill up quickly.
4:30pm - 5:45pm
Crime & Corruption
KLCC Level 3 - Conference Hall 2
Religious groups are often able to commit abuses under secrecy, using spiritual authority as control mechanisms. Investigating these cases often requires communicating with traumatized victims and systematizing complex information. This panel brings together reporters who have investigated religious organizations, as they share their challenges, including legal harassment and persecution, while revealing creative approaches for accessing key information. Panelists discuss methodologies for building trust with sources, navigating institutional resistance, and developing compelling narratives from sensitive testimonies.
4:30pm - 5:45pm
Data
KLCC Level 3 - Room 305
You've collected whois records, social media activity, online behavior, metadata, shared analytics, or ad IDs. But how do you evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each indicator to establish connections and draw conclusions? This workshop draws on approaches used by open source practitioners, intelligence analysts, and lawyers to provide investigators with easy to implement strategies for weighing and analyzing digital evidence.
4:30pm - 5:45pm
Data
KLCC Level 3 - Room 302
In this workshop, journalists will learn how to build their own customized AI research assistants to strengthen their daily newsgathering and investigative projects. Participants discover how to use large language models to help check sources and analyze information through multi-step processes. Journalists will work with the latest no-code AI software to build applications. During the workshop, each participant will develop a user interface for their personal research assistant, gaining practical skills to integrate AI tools into their journalism workflow.
4:30pm - 5:45pm
Data
KLCC Level 3 - Room 303
Telegram has emerged as a global information platform, a key reporting tool for tracking conflicts and breaking news — and also a favorite communication channel for malicious actors involved in disinformation, corruption, and organized crime. In this practical workshop — no programming expertise required — veteran investigative journalists share user-friendly tools and methods for scraping Telegram data, investigating public channels, collecting and archiving messages, and transcribing video content.
4:30pm - 5:45pm
Data
KLCC Level 4 - Room 405
Local investigations don't always count on massive newsroom resources — impactful stories hide in accessible public records and community statistics. This hands-on workshop demonstrates how to uncover corruption, inefficiency, and misconduct in your own backyard using simple tools and publicly available information. Two experienced data instructors guide participants through practical exercises using local budgets, court records, and government databases to reveal patterns that expose local accountability failures and generate compelling investigative stories.
4:30pm - 5:45pm
General
KLCC Level 4 - Room 410
Navigating investigative freelancing can pose various challenges for journalists, while at the same time offer independence and the ability to pick projects of interest. In this session, journalists with great experience working on their own offer tips and tricks to work on investigative projects as freelancers. All sessions are first-come, first-serve. That means people who arrive first will get seats. Be aware that some sessions are in relatively small rooms and they will fill up quickly.
4:30pm - 5:45pm
Human Rights
KLCC Level 4 - Room 404
Drawing on work from over 25 conflicts — including images used at The Hague to help indict and convict war criminals — Ron Haviv shares how investigative photojournalism uncovers truth, demands accountability, and shapes history. Participants will explore case studies from concept to execution, gaining practical skills and a clear understanding of the ethical responsibilities behind visual evidence to document war crimes.
Speakers
4:30pm - 5:45pm
Networking
KLCC Level 4 - Room 403
Our networking sessions are just that: informal meet-ups where you can introduce yourself, talk about your work, brainstorm, and find colleagues to collaborate with. Here is a chance to meet Russian-speaking colleagues from around the world in a relaxed atmosphere and help strengthen investigative networks across Eurasia. All sessions are first come, first served. Be aware that some sessions are in relatively small rooms and they will fill up quickly.
4:30pm - 5:45pm
Networking
KLCC Level 4 - Room 402
Our networking sessions are just that: informal meet-ups where you can introduce yourself, talk about your work, brainstorm, and find colleagues to collaborate with. Here is a chance to meet colleagues from across Southeast Asia in a relaxed atmosphere and help strengthen the region's investigative networks. All sessions are first come, first served. That means people who arrive first will get seats. Be aware that some sessions are in relatively small rooms and they will fill up quickly.
4:30pm - 5:45pm
Nonprofit & New Models
KLCC Level 4 - Room 401
Financial sustainability remains a critical challenge for investigative journalism organizations. This panel brings together nonprofit media leaders, funding experts, and philanthropic partners who have developed viable long-term models. Participants examine proven approaches to diversified revenue streams, donor relations, and operational planning. The session focuses on practical lessons learned and strategies for building financially stable organizations capable of sustaining high-quality investigative journalism.
4:30pm - 5:45pm
Safety & Security
KLCC Level 3 - Room 304
Investigative journalism involves navigating complex threats — from digital surveillance to physical retaliation and legal intimidation. This hands-on workshop teaches participants how to conduct comprehensive risk assessments, implement security protocols, and protect sources while maintaining journalistic integrity. Attendees learn to identify vulnerabilities, develop personalized security measures, and balance story pursuit with safety considerations in high-stakes reporting environments.
4:30pm - 5:45pm
Tech
KLCC Level 3 - Room 306
Disinformation campaigns have undermined elections and voter trust in democratic institutions across the world. But innovative collaboration is emerging as one of the most effective responses to this plague. This globally-relevant panel highlights challenges in India, Venezuela, and Ghana, as experts will describe powerful projects that have exposed campaign bad actors and revealed emerging disinformation tactics, and also share successful digital tools and collaborative techniques.
4:30pm - 5:45pm
Tech
KLCC Level 3 - Conference Hall 1
Social media anonymity and generative AI have amplified manipulation campaigns, threatening democracies and elections worldwide. These sophisticated operations deploy fabricated content to impose false narratives on public discourse. Exposing the architects behind such campaigns requires combining digital forensics with traditional reporting techniques. Expert panelists share tips on dismantling influence operations and tracing anonymous actors, while providing practical tools for investigating similar manipulation campaigns in diverse contexts.
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Special Events
KLCC Level 3 - Grand Ballroom
Find your friends, take your seats, and get comfortable — we've got a great program for you tonight. It includes local artistic performances, the distinguished Global Shining Light Award ceremony and a celebratory dance party.❗NOTE: Don't bring unnecessary bags in order to speed up the security checks at the entrance. For security reasons, only registered attendees are allowed to participate in the conference and the special events. Please leave your spouses or plus-ones at home.
7:00pm - 7:15pm
Special Events
KLCC Level 3 - Grand Ballroom
Our emcee for the night Jo Kukathas will keep things lively and flowing, while GIJC25 co-hosts GIJN and Malaysiakini offer thanks to everyone who organized or contributed to this great event, from the donors, co-sponsors, exhibitors and volunteers to the hard-working staffs at GIJN and Malaysiakini. We've also arranged for some dance performances from the ASK Dance Company, a professional Malaysian dance collective specializing in traditional and contemporary dance.
7:15pm - 10:00pm
Special Events
KLCC Level 3 - Grand Ballroom
Enjoy a four-course meal featuring local Malaysian delights, dance performances by ASK Dance Company, and a comedy segment by actor, director, and writer Jo Kukathas which blends comedy and critique with wit and insight. We will then transition into the night's most anticipated event — revealing the winners of the Global Shining Light Award, a GIJN tradition that honors great investigative journalism in developing or transitioning countries while under threat or duress. Join us as we celebrate the winners and recognize the work of 13 outstanding finalists that shone a light on the truth and demanded accountability from powerful entitites.❗NOTE: For security reasons, only registered attendees are allowed to participate in the conference and the special events. Please leave your spouses or plus-ones at home.
10:00pm - 11:30pm
Special Events
KLCC Level 3 - Grand Ballroom
It's time to let your hair down, put on your dancing shoes and join us for a DJ-hosted party in the grand ballroom. Professional event music coordinator DJ Spexx will spin us tunes from across the globe for 90 minutes. There will be a bar onsite for you to purchase drinks — card payments only.Enjoy, but don't forget — we've still got half a day of sessions tomorrow with some of our best speakers and workshops.❗NOTE: For security reasons, only registered attendees are allowed to participate in the conference and the special events. Please leave your spouses or plus-ones at home.
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