b° future festival 2026
The b° future festival 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 next edition of the b° future festival will take place from October 1-3, 2026. Tickets for journalists will be available starting April 1, 2026.
Call for Participation
A significant part of the festival program will be curated through the call for participation. Our goal is to reflect the diversity present in the journalism and media landscapes, from traditional newspapers to TikTok channels. All contributions should connect to our core themes: human-centered journalism, innovation and constructive dialogue.
Call for participation
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 over the course of three days. We summarized our impressions of the festival and all its inspiring encounters and discussions in a few takeaways.
A large part of the program was curated through an open call for participation. Our selection sought to reflect the diversity of the journalism and media landscapes, from newspapers to TikTok channels. Many thanks for the numerous submissions.
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.