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Your festival for journalism and constructive dialogue

The b° future festival brings together everyone who is committed to future-oriented journalism that benefits society. Organized by the Bonn Institute, the festival celebrates journalism that is critical, constructive and geared toward the needs of society in all its diversity. 

Preview of b° future 2024

We’re building bridges between the media industry and the general public for the journalism of tomorrow! 

From podcast productions to readings to interactive discussions, the festival’s free live events focus on the many different people in our society with their diverse perspectives and needs. Will we see you there? 

In addition to the public program, there are also selected sessions for journalism professionals (ticket required). 

Preview

Lilly Amankwah steht auf der Bühne und hält Moderationskarten in der Hand, links von ihr ein Regal mit dem Modell eines Gehirns, im Hintergrund das b° future Logo auf einer Leinwand.

Call for participation

Over 220 media professionals from all over the world took part in our call for participation. Now our team faces the exciting task of knitting a diverse program from all the great suggestions.

Call for Participation 2024

If everything around us is changing at breakneck speed, how must journalism evolve so that it is still relevant tomorrow? That's what we want to discuss at the b° future festival.

Ellen Heinrichs, Founder and CEO of the Bonn Institute

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