The landmark, annual International Journalism Festival (IJF) in Perugia is back tomorrow (9 April) for another installment of practical sessions, inspiring talks and thought-provoking panel discussions.

With 180(ish) sessions on the programme, you can't possibly attend them all. So our editorial team shortlisted 14 sessions we will be keeping tabs on either live or on demand.

NB: All times are UK (BST), unless otherwise specified.

Topic: Funding and sustainability

When: 4 pm - 5 pm

Speakers: George Adelman (FT Strategies), Aida Al-Kaisy (Jummar), Roby Alampay (PumaPodcast), Dinesh Balliah (Wits Centre for Journalism), Kim Bode (Newspack)m Rawan Damen (Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism), Shereen Daver (climateXchange), Che De los Reyes (Philippines International Media Support), Noreen Gillespie (Microsoft), Aled John (FT Strategies), Alesya Marokhovskaya (IStories), Eli Moskowitz (OCCRP), Preethi Nallu (Report for the World), Ariadne Papagapitos (Lighthouse Reports), Ryan Powell (IPI), Sannuta Raghu (Scroll), Bilal Randeree (Media Development Investment Fund)

One key question: How can we build sustainable funding and innovation models for independent media that truly serve local communities?

Why should I attend? This rare gathering offers practical survival strategies from a wide range of global leaders across different media markets.

Topic: none - just networking!

When: 6 pm - 8 pm local time (CET)

Join Journalism.co.uk, Connectopia, and our partners Tickaroo and Marfeel for a relaxed evening of connection and conversation at our friendly meet-up. We're creating a welcoming space where journalists and technology professionals can chat, share perspectives, and explore collaborations —all while enjoying a drink and bruschettas courtesy of Tickaroo and Marfeel. Irl only.

Topic: Leadership and strategy

When: 8:30 am - 9:20 am

Speakers: Felicitas Carrique (News Product Alliance), Mariah Craddick (The Atlantic), Nic Newman (Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism), Anita Zielina (Better Leaders Lab)

One key question: Which product management approaches have delivered genuine business value for news organisations, and which trendy innovations were a distraction?

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