✨ “Imagine if we could share skills so that there would be at least a group of capable, connected investigative journalists in every country of the world.” That was the vision of @nmulvad and @branthouston when they launched the first Global Investigative Journalism Conference 25 years ago. Now, 25 years later the legacy of that first gathering and the 13 others since is evident in accountability projects, new regional journalism associations, innovative newsroom approaches, and collaborative strategies around the globe. To mark the 25th anniversary of the first Global Investigative Journalism Conference, we reached out to a range of speakers and attendees to ask their reflections on the historic event, and on how it affected their careers, and their craft. Read their reflections here ⬇️ twp.ai/4hwN7U

⏳ GIJN’s Investigative Journalism Week (#IJWeek) starts tomorrow. More than 130 speakers from 65 countries, including esteemed journalists, data gurus, and experts will lead the sessions at #IJWEEK, featuring more than 50 panels, workshops, and networking sessions across 13 thematic areas. Check out the full program here ⬇️ twp.ai/4hwOk7

📊 How do you edit a data-driven story when you’re not a data specialist yourself? GIJN is offering a free one-hour training in which @HelenaBengtsson, Data Journalist at Gota Media and Bonnier News Local, will share practical strategies for questioning data-driven reporting, including: 🗂️ What to ask about where the data comes from 🚩 How to spot weak analysis or misleading conclusions ✅ How to fact-check figures and visualizations 🤖 What to watch for when AI has been used along the way Register for this training here ⬇️ twp.ai/4hwRpT

💰 Learn to Follow the Money with #GIJNAcademy In this hands-on course @jecosic, @ICIJorg’s training director, teaches journalists core skills to trace financial flows and uncover the economic forces behind corruption, organized crime and abuse of power. You’ll learn how to: 🔹 Analyze financial records and company registries 🔹 Dig into public procurement data 🔹 Trace cross-border transactions 🔹 Use open-source data to expose hidden wealth Find more about course and registration here ⬇️ twp.ai/4hwQ5S

Join the @TRF at @trustconf 2026 (#TC2026) on 4–5 November. The conference will explore the interconnected challenges shaping our world today, from democratic backsliding and the weaponisation of information to shrinking civic space and technological disruption. twp.ai/4hwQ5i

📊 GIJN Academy’s data collection course is back! Led by GIJN Turkish Editor and data journalism trainer Pınar Dağ, this hands-on course walks you through the data collection process step by step, using practical tools and techniques. The aim is to help you strengthen your investigations and broaden your sources. Find more details and registration link here ⬇️ twp.ai/4hwQ6f

🚨 New Workshop 🚨 GIJN is hosting a workshop with @McNeill_Tweets of @Reuters in which he will introduce the fundamentals of satellite imagery 🛰️ and demonstrate practical methods for incorporating geospatial evidence into investigative reporting. Join him to learn use of satellite imagery to uncover war crimes, environmental damage, and human rights abuses. 📅 Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026 🕛 9:30 am EST / 3:30 pm CET Book your seat today ⬇️ twp.ai/4hwSEa

📊GIJN’s weekly roundup of the Top 10 in Data Journalism includes a @mediazzzona investigation showing how nearly half of the foreign series on Amediateka, Russia’s main streaming gateway to HBO and other US shows, have been censored; a @nytimes investigation showing how flawed design and construction turned Venezuelan public housing towers into death traps during June’s earthquakes; and a @hariankompas analysis of how much less a 100,000-rupiah note buys in Indonesian markets than it did a decade ago. Read more about these investigations here ⬇️ twp.ai/4hwS8a

📢 @gijn is accepting submissions for the Global Shining Light Award 🏆. This unique award, sponsored by GIJN, honors investigative journalism in a developing or transitioning country, done under threat, duress, or in the direst of conditions. Top winners get US$2,500, a plaque, and a trip to #GIJC27 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands 🇳🇱 Deadline to apply: February 28, 2027 Find more details about award and submission process here ⬇️ twp.ai/4hwDhH

⏳ #IJWeek starts Monday, Oct 26! Missed getting a ticket? Fill out this form 👇 Open to journalists, journalism students, and staff at nonprofits, NGOs, or educational organizations that support journalism. We’ll review requests and send you a link to buy your ticket. twp.ai/4hwDiR

✈️ Gillian Brockell, a former Washington Post reporter turned independent journalist, has built her own investigative beat: tracking the flight data of military aircraft and private airlines contracted by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to run deportation flights around the world. She also created the Third-Country Removals Tracker, published a primer on ICE flights for other reporters on a dedicated website, and has become the go-to source for whistleblowers, immigration attorneys and fellow journalists who need real-time information on where detainees are being flown. How did she do it? Find out here ⬇️ twp.ai/4hwGV3

Join the @TRF at @trustconf 2026 (#TC2026) on 4–5 November. The conference will explore the interconnected challenges shaping our world today, from democratic backsliding and the weaponisation of information to shrinking civic space and technological disruption. Reserve your place today ⬇️ twp.ai/4hwGO2

🎥 In the latest #GIJNAcademy masterclass, @cegaio, lawyer and CEO of @mediadefence, shares practical advice for journalists facing legal threats. He says that journalists who receive a threatening letter or lawsuit notice must act immediately rather than ignore it. He also explains that organizations like Media Defence exist to help, offering emergency grants, connecting journalists with trusted lawyers, and supporting appeals up to international courts when needed. Watch the full video here ⬇️ twp.ai/4hwIXC

🚨 #IJWeek registration ends today! GIJN's #IJWeek is multi-day online gathering of journalists featuring more than 50 panels, workshops, and networking sessions with over 130 speakers. It offers: 🛠️ Workshops to sharpen your investigative skills 🤝 Networking sessions to find collaborators across borders and regions 📝 Editor clinics with direct feedback on your work 🎙️ In conversation sessions with leading investigative journalists Register here ⬇️ twp.ai/4hw3wT

📊 Another #IJWeek session for data journalists! In this session, 2026 Sigma Award winners will showcase innovative techniques – from satellite imagery and leaked emails to community survey partnerships and powerful graphics – that exposed lead poisoning in Africa linked to Western supply chains, major water loss caused by agribusiness in Brazil, and the evasion of oil sanctions. Panelists: @thiagomedaglia, Executive Director of @ambientalmedia; Fernanda Aguirre, Data Analyst at @examinationnews; @Da_Pacific, Investigative Journalist at @Reuters Moderator: Pinar Dağ, lecturer and Turkish Editor of @gijn Registeration for #IJWeek ends today. twp.ai/4hw3vA

🤖In this #IJWeek session, the winners of the 2026 Sigma awards for data journalism will share the remarkable techniques they employed to expose the precise mechanism for the forced adoption of Ukrainian children in Russia; the rampant destruction of natural land in Europe; and the flaws in the algorithm that allocated support to the elderly poor in Peru. Join to learn how you can use AI systems and algorithms both as a target for scrutiny and a unique tool for exposing public harms. Panelists: Léopold Salzenstein, Data Reporter of Arena for Journalism/@examinationnews; @gadzynska, Journalist and Editor at @Textyorgua_Eng; and @fabiolatorres, Founder & Director of @saludconlupa Moderator: @kuangkeng, Senior Editor at @pulitzercenter 🎟️ Ticket sales close 19 October 2026. Register for #IJWeek today. twp.ai/4hw3fl

🇮🇩 Award-winning Indonesian journalist Citra Dyah Prastuti served as KBR’s chief editor and director for years. Under her leadership, KBR won several prestigious awards and was named second runner-up for workplace gender equality by UN Women Indonesia. She is now establishing Info Lansia, a public service platform that helps people understand aging as a family, community, and public health issue. In this interview with GIJN, she talks about her career, the challenges facing investigative journalism in Indonesia, and how to avoid burnout. twp.ai/4hw4Zw

☀️ Join this #IJWeek session to connect with fellow journalists investigating stories across Africa! 🎙️ Moderated by Maxime Domegni, Francophone Africa Editor, GIJN 🎟️ Ticket sales close 19 October 2026. Register for #IJWeek today: 👉 twp.ai/4hw50E