Thank you!
That's a wrap! The b° future festival 2025 has come to an end and we would like to say one thing above all else: THANK YOU. Whether speaker, partner, host family, festival volunteer/assistant or local visitor, you helped make the festival a rewarding experience for everyone who took part. We hope to see you at next year's festival from October 1 - 3, 2026, on the Münsterplatz in Bonn!
The b° future festival is organized by the Bonn Institute, a non-profit organization. It blends a journalism-focused conference with a civic festival for a unique three-day event, right in the heart of Bonn. The festival revolves around one key question: What kind of journalism does our society need today and in the future?
- The idea behind b° future
- More about the Bonn Institute
Further impressions of the b° future festival 2025 are available in the gallery.
Program 2025
This was the b° future festival 2025
Around 700 journalists and media professionals from 37 countries, as well as thousands of visitors from the region, gathered in Bonn for three days. We summarized our impressions of the events and the inspiring encounters and discussions in a few takeaways.
Call for Participation
A significant part of the festival program is curated through a call for participation. Our goal is to reflect the full diversity of the journalistic and media landscapes, spanning traditional newspapers to TikTok channels.
Our call for participation for the 2025 festival is now closed. If you didn't get around to submitting, don't worry: You'll have another chance to pitch to us next year, so hold on to that idea and keep an eye on our social media accounts.
Partners
Become a partner
By supporting the b° future festival, you associate your brand with democracy, diversity and dialogue. A partnership demonstrates your commitment to a positive future and your stance against hate and disinformation.