25-26 June 2026
Goldsmiths, University of London
Bookings will open on the 30th of March 2026.
Early bird discount till 19 April 2026.
#CIJSummer Investigative Journalism Conference is the UK’s only training conference with an emphasis on investigative skills. We offer a mixture of talks, demos and hands-on classes which are designed to equip journalists and anyone interested in investigations with up-to-date investigative methods and tools.
NEW! Pre-Conference
CIJ Climate Investigations Masterclass. Wed 24 June at Goldsmiths, University of London.
Why attend #CIJSummer Conference?
- Learn from some of the best investigative journalists
- Enjoy our friendly and collaborative atmosphere
- Upgrade your investigative skills with hands-on training
- Be inspired by great investigations
“Exceeded already high expectations. Incredibly insightful, inspiring and provided tools to execute the ideas it sparked. (Plus generous contacts).”
“Learned loads. Wonderful atmosphere. Inspiring speakers.”
“This conference has inspired me and given me the push to tackle great investigations!”
Topics Covered
- Impact journalism
- Data journalism (hands-on)
- Financial journalism
- AI for journalists
- Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
- Climate investigations
- Investigative methodology
- Open-Source Intelligence Gathering (OSINT)
- Working as a freelancer
- Multimedia journalism
- And much more
See the 2025 programme for an idea of what to expect.
NB! Beware of scam emails circulating, they claim to offer the CIJ Summer Conference attendee list for sale. These are fraudulent phishing/scam emails. The CIJ does not sell, share, or authorise any third party to sell attendee data.