Volume down. Dialogue up.
October 1-3, 2026.
The b° future festival creates time and space for anyone and everyone who wants to rethink journalism.
It blends an industry conference with a civic festival for a unique three-day event in the heart of Bonn that revolves around one key question: What kind of journalism does our society need today and in the future?
When Everything Changes,
…how do the media need to change?
Our society depends on listening to one another, engaging in discussion, and working together to find solutions. That’s why the b° Future Festival brings citizens and media professionals together for conversations—on equal footing and right in the heart of the city, for example in the large Dialogue Tent on Münsterplatz.
Among this year’s participants are Mitali Mukherjee, Aphrodite Salas, Maik Meuser, Miriam Wells, Joseph Lichterman, Nela Riehl, and many more.
What struck me most was the intentional spirit behind the festival. It doesn't just ask what journalism is; it asks for whom, why and how. It encourages stepping outside familiar circles, engaging with new perspectives and embracing constructive forms of debate.
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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.