Ellen Heinrichs began her career at Rheinische Post and joined Deutsche Welle after working for various international organizations. A trained journalist, she first drove forward the establishment of the DW Academy and then digitalization in Deutsche Welle's programming. She initiated the founding of the internal network DW Minds and the DW Innovation Lab. She was the first German to become a fellow at the Constructive Institute at Aarhus University in Denmark. Ellen Heinrichs is a trained mediator and speaker, agile culture coach, and solutions journalism trainer.
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eventmanufaktur
// eventmanufaktur Obergeschoss
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With Ellen Heinrichs and Karlijn Goossen
AI is forcing journalism to change – but is journalism changing the way it leads? Mitali Mukherjee and Ellen Heinrichs join Karlijn Goossens for a candid conversation about uncertainty, organizational culture and who actually leads when nobody has the answer.
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eventmanufaktur
// eventmanufaktur Obergeschoss
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With Ellen Heinrichs and Markus Beckedahl
Welcome to the b° future festival 2026! Come by, join the festival community, and enjoy some snacks and a drink.
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eventmanufaktur
// eventmanufaktur Obergeschoss
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With Ellen Heinrichs and Markus Beckedahl
Welcome to the b° future festival 2026!
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eventmanufaktur Bonn
// Obergeschoss
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With Jakob Moll and Ellen Heinrichs
What makes Zetland so successful? The Danish membership-driven newsroom is redefining journalism through deep listening, dialogue, and transparency. Learn how their model took off in Finland.
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// Workshop I
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With Prof. Dr. Katja Ehrenberg, Margarida Alpuim, Ellen Heinrichs and Peter Lindner
Come with us on a journey exploring Bonn Institute’s recent book publication „Psychology for Journalists”! In a blend of impulse talk and experiential learning, you get a sneak preview on principles of information processing, biases in judgment, and how these affect engagement. We provide research-based practical tools that facilitate a constructive mindset in daily work and empower journalists and audiences alike. The session is presented by the authors, who are happily available for discussions afterwards. Ellen Heinrichs, Bonn Institute founder and CEO, will give an introduction.
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// Auditorium
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With Ellen Heinrichs, Markus Beckedahl and Sham Jaff
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// Auditorium
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With Kübra Gümüşay, Markus Beckedahl and Ellen Heinrichs
The grand opening of the inaugural b° future festival for journalism and constructive dialogue is here! Why is a journalism festival that gazes into the future, ignites hope, and celebrates diversity more crucial than ever, especially in times of crisis? Why are we opening the doors of much of our program to the very people we work for – our fantastic audience? Listen to what Ellen Heinrichs, Markus Beckedahl and Kübra Gümüsay have got to say!