FEJS Conference 2026: Beyond the Frontlines

As conflicts escalate and tensions rise worldwide, telling the stories that matter has never been more challenging. How do you report when both sides point fingers? How do you gain access—or stay safe—when entering a conflict zone is dangerous or impossible? And how do you keep reporting when hostility toward journalists is growing, even in peaceful countries?

This conference dives into these questions through talks, panels, and hands-on workshops. Learn from award-winning correspondents, explore responsible and fearless reporting, and connect with fellow journalism students and media professionals across Europe.

Be aware, during this event there will be photographers working to capture the event on behalf of Forum for European Journalism Students International, the NVJ and Fontys. You can contact them if you do not want to be photographed.

Info: In collaboration with the Dutch Association of Journalists (NVJ), Thursday’s program concludes with a panel on how to work as a conflict correspondent. Panelists include: Peter ter Velde (PersVeilig / NOS), focusing on safety protocols and risk assessment; Andy Eckardt (former NBC News Europe), on how international newsrooms deploy correspondents safely; Daphne Wesdorp (Tegel Award-winning war correspondent), sharing experiences from Ukraine, Myanmar, and the Middle East. The panel will be followed by complimentary drinks to continue the conversation and network with fellow journalists and students.

Info: Deepen your understanding of the themes that matter most to you. In each round, choose from five workshops or talks covering topics such as working safely, online war and propaganda, political cartoons, international relations, digital security, working with fixers, and investigative journalism case studies.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

MindLabs, 101 Locomotiefboulevard, Tilburg, Netherlands

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