Journalism in the Digital Age
Digital Discourses is back with a topic on Journalism in the Digital Age. The world we live in is revolutionizing. The digital age is transforming how we create and consume information. Has journalism failed to uphold its fundamental values in a shifting media landscape? What are the possible futures of journalism?
Goethe-Institut Indonesien, the German Embassy Jakarta, Deutsche Welle and Project Multatuli have co-organized a two-day conference to look at the transformation of journalism and news consumption in the digital age.
Be among the first to be invited to an exclusive virtual networking event when you register by the 14th of November! You don’t want to miss this opportunity by connecting with like-minded people in the industry.
Admission is free.
Day 1
25.11.2021
Opening and Keynote
TOWARDS RESPONSIBLE AI IN LOCAL JOURNALISM
11 AM – 12 PM
Artificial intelligence (AI) applications offer opportunities for local media to better cope with the economic and societal challenges they face.
Panel 1
IS THERE A PLACE FOR JOURNALISM IN SOCIAL MEDIA?
1 – 3 PM
How will journalism evolve in the face of social media? How can news organizations build trust in the midst of information overload?
Panel 2
THE ART OF INVESTIGATION: OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE TOOLS FOR JOURNALISTS
3.30 – 5.30 PM
What are the opportunities that Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) might offer to journalists in a region where information is heavily regulated?
Panel 3
TURNING READERS INTO SUBSCRIBERS
6 – 8 PM
The business model of new media organizations is predominantly based on reader support. How does this model support quality journalism?
Day 2
26.11.2021
Panel 4
CITIZEN JOURNALISM: POWER OF THE PEOPLE
1 – 3 PM
What are the risks that unedited citizens’ contributions may pose, and how can citizen journalism contribute to public debate?
Panel 5
AI IN THE NEWSROOM: FRIENDS OR FOE?
3.30 – 5.30 PM
How can AI help newsrooms survive and shape the future of journalism? What are the pitfalls and ethical implications of AI-written articles?
Panel 6
JOURNALISM TODAY & TOMORROW
6 – 8 PM
What is journalism in the digital age? How does the digital age change the role of journalism?
