ARIJ’s annual forum is the only regional gathering in the MENA region for investigative journalists and
editors. Come and join around 500 Arab and international top investigative and data journalists from more than
37 countries, and benefit from over 40 edge-cutting panels and hands-on workshops. The forum is a chance to
network with journalists who have been trained by ARIJ and produced hard-hitting investigations into the most
interesting issues of our time, in the name of accountability and rule of law. This is an opportunity to share
your skills with leaders of the global investigative journalism movement.
The forum is the centerpiece of our mission at Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism to train and equip
journalists to serve as society’s “watchdogs” in favour of democracy, transparency and the rule of law. The
conference provides a great recruiting opportunities for major sponsors. More than 500 people will meet in
Amman, Jordan, from 22- 24 Nov., 2019, to boost reporting skills, learn new tools, get acquainted with the
latest trends in investigative reporting. There are also opportunities to network with TV broadcasters,
technology companies, and universities from around the globe. Journalists will learn how to counter the legal,
political, professional, economic, and societal challenges hindering the role of the “Fourth Estate” in
ensuring accountability.
The 2019 Forum is held under the theme: “Media in a Radicalized World”. The Forum is at the heart of ARIJ’s
ongoing mission and vision to spread the hitherto unknown culture of “accountability journalism” among Arab
journalists, editors, media professors and students in one of the world’s most autocratic regions.
The Forum also provides great recruiting opportunities for regional and international media delegates and tech
companies.
Our speakers come from 37+ countries to participate in shaping the minds of journalists working in a radicalized world
Be part of the Forum that changes everything… Helps us influence and build upon the young minds of future generations.
Get ready for an extraordinary event. This is our 12th Annual Forum and we expect over 500 journalists from all
over the world.
We are working tirelessly to finalize and put out the program for ARIJ19, this year we have more than 40 panels,
workshops and special events.
Mastering the investigative Interview
Data Journalism
Using Google tools for research and verification
Using Facebook for Journalism
Audio storytelling
Investigating the Arms Trade
Investigating Human rights violations
Mental health and wellness of journalists
Dealing with Online harassment
Digital security and physical safety
Bullet proofing your investigation from a legal perspective
Promoting your story on Social Media
Fact Checking and news verification
Using open sources to conduct investigations
In addition, you will be able to enjoy access to ARIJ movie night, networking lunches and dinners as well as ARIJ Annual Awards and Gala Dinner, please make sure you follow us on Social Media for more updates on the ARIJ19 program.