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The Constructive Journalism conference offers the unique convergence of journalism, research and emerging technologies for better engagement and co-creation with your audiences. Fostering creative and professional growth alike, Constructive Journalism conference is your premier destination for discovery.

Welcome

‘You are very welcome to come to our first international conference on Constructive Elements in Journalism. We are proud to be able to present a stellar lineup of speakers from journalism across all platforms. We want this conference to be your premier destination for discovery, networking with other like minded media professionals and a launching pad for new creative content, know-how and media showcases. Presentations, case stories and panel discussions provide compelling methodology and progress for conference participants. So, looking forward to seeing you December 2nd in Zwolle, the Netherlands!

With best regards, Cathrine Gyldensted, Director of Constructive Journalism, Windesheim’

Program

Keynote speakers and prominent panelists

Our speakers reflect what we want this conference to be known for: presenting luminaries from journalism and media working with constructive elements in journalism across industries and platforms.

Alan Rusbridger, The Guardian (1995 – 2015), Chair of Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, Oxford University UK	Emily Kasriel, Head of Editorial Partnerships and Special Projects, BBC World Service Group, UK
Ethan Zuckerman, Director, MIT Civic Media Lab, USA	©Pakhuis de Zwijger Karel Smouter, Deputy Editor & Correspondent, De Correspondent, Netherlands
Terhi Upola, Reporter, YLE Finnish Broadcasting Company Finland	Martha Riemsma, Editor in Chief, Twentsche Courant Tubantia, Netherlands
Troels Mylenberg, Editor in Chief, Jysk Fynske Medier, Denmark	Credit: Robin Schüttert Maren Urner, Co-Founder, Perspective Daily, Germany
Karen McIntyre, Ph.D, Assistant Professor & Researcher, Virginia Commonwealth University, USA	Gilles Vanderpooten, Editor in Chief, Reporters D’Espoirs, France
Jesper Borup, Radio Anchor and News Editor, Danisch Broadcasting Fyn, Denmark	Doug Wilks, Managing Editor Deseret News, USA
Renzo Veenstra, Editor in Chief Omroep West, The Netherlands	Jasper Koning, Digital Editor VPRO Tegenlicht, The Netherlands
David Bornstein, Co Founder, Journalist Solutions Journalism Network, USA	Liesbeth Hermans, Professor Constructive Journalism Windesheim, The Netherlands
Maarten Corten, Media blogger, Belgium