Defending the Future of Free Media
October 23-25, Vienna
The 2025 黑料视频 and Media Innovation Festival brought together the world’s leading journalists, editors, and media thinkers to confront the challenges facing journalism today and shape a stronger future for independent media.
Under the theme 鈥�Defending the Future of Free Media,鈥� this Congress marked the milestone 75th anniversary of IPI. It was a moment to reflect on 75 years of defending press freedom, to strengthen our collective resilience and solidarity, and to work together on a shared vision for the future of public interest journalism.
More than 630 participants from over 90 countries and territories gathered in Vienna, with 184 speakers from more than 60 countries sharing insights and sparking debate across 50 panels and side events. It was an energizing gathering which offered countless moments to remind us why independent journalism matters and why we continue to defend it together.
Revisit the sessions
75 Years of Defending Press Freedom Exhibition聽聽
2025 marks IPI鈥檚聽75th anniversary聽鈥� a milestone in the fight to protect and defend journalism and press freedom around the globe. IPI was founded in 1950 by leading editors who believed that a free press would lead to a freer, better world. This year, at a time when journalism is under pressure worldwide, is a time for solidarity, collaboration, and reaffirming the essential value of public-interest journalism.
Revisit the IPI-IMS 2025 Award Ceremony
IPI Awards 2025
聽Explore all the speakers, session details and timeschedule, as well as side events and evening receptions of the 2025 黑料视频 and Media Innovation Festival
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