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CIJ Summer Conference

26–27 June 2025

26-27 June 2025
Goldsmiths, University of London

#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.

Bookings are now open.
A 10% early bird discount will apply on all bookings made by 21 April 2025 23:59 BST.

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

“Learned loads. Wonderful atmosphere. Inspiring speakers.”

Feedback 2024

“Wonderful – an encouraging and inspiring conference as always”

Feedback 2024

Topics Covered

  • Financial journalism
  • Data journalism (hands-on)
  • Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
  • Climate investigations
  • Investigative methodology
  • Open-Source Intelligence Gathering (OSINT)
  • And much more

The programme will be updated as we confirm the speakers and trainers. Meanwhile, please see the 2024 programme to know what to expect.

Announcements

Published: 19 Mar 2025

Cathy Newman to Deliver the 2025 CIJ Gavin MacFadyen Memorial Lecture

Cathy Newman, Presenter & Investigations Editor at Channel 4 News and Presenter at Times Radio, will deliver this year’s Gavin MacFadyen Memorial Lecture: Follow the Abuser. John Smyth and the Church of England.
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Published: 19 Mar 2025

#CIJSummer 2025: First Speakers Announced

CIJSummer features some of the best speakers and trainers from the UK and internationally. We are delighted to welcome some of the confirmed speakers for 2025. The speakers page will be updated regularly.
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Book Now

Students: Early bird
£108
Freelancers: Early bird
£161
Small Media/Education/NonProfit Organisations (<10 staff): Early bird
£251
Large Media/Education/NonProfit Organisations (10+ staff): Early bird
£386
Other Organisations: Early bird
£647

Students: Early bird – £108 (Full price £120)
Freelancers*: Early bird – £161 (Full price £179)
Small Media/Education/NonProfit Organisations (<10 staff): Early bird – £251(Full price £279)
Large Media/Education/NonProfit Organisations (10+ staff): Early bird – £386 (Full price £429)
Other Organisations: Early bird – £647 (Full price £719)

*If you are unemployed, retired, or if your media/education/non-profit employer is NOT paying for or refunding your ticket, please register at the Freelancer rate. if your employer IS paying for your ticket or is refunding your purchase – please book as a small/big/other organisation.

Cancellation policy: We have a strict policy of no refund and no transfer of bookings.