Registration for UNCOVERED 2026 is officially open. Join Europe’s investigative journalists, editors, and media professionals on 17–18 September at the Goethe-Institut Budapest for two days of collaboration, storytelling, and conversations that matter.
Seats fill quickly. Secure yours now.
What to expect:
Become part of an international community of investigative journalists, editors, media experts, and advocates from across Europe and beyond. Build networks, exchange experiences, and spark collaborations that cross borders.
Participate in workshops and snapshot sessions to discover investigative methods, explore new technologies, and learn the do’s and don’ts of cross-border collaboration.
Grab the mic to share insights, practical knowledge, and invite peers to collaborate on future projects.
Shape the future of journalism by participating in conversations that inspire change and strengthen investigative reporting.
Join earnest discussions on journalist safety, mental health, media freedom, and other pressing challenges facing the investigative journalism community today.
Attend the IJ4EU Impact Award Ceremony, honouring the most impactful cross-border investigations of 2025 and celebrating the stories that hold power accountable.
What is UNCOVERED?
UNCOVERED is the annual conference of the Investigative Journalism for Europe (IJ4EU) programme. It is an opportunity to showcase the best investigative journalism that Europe has to offer and to discuss the challenges faced by those working to shine a light on stories affecting millions across the continent and beyond.
The conference is organised by ECPMF, together with IJ4EU consortium partners the International Press Institute and the European Journalism Centre. It is funded by the European Commission.