Journalism Summit 2021: Topics, Patterns, and Tech Advancements in Reporting
The Scoopcamp 2021, a two-day conference focusing on the digital shift in journalism, is taking place on September 15 and 16. Organised by nextMedia.Hamburg and the dpa (German Press Agency), the event will be held as a hybrid format at the Designport in HafenCity and in a free livestream.
On the first day, Alan Rusbridger, the former editor-in-chief of The Guardian, will deliver a keynote speech. The second day will focus on current possibilities and challenges brought by the digital shift in journalism, with topics such as journalism, news consumption, and news literacy among young people on the agenda.
Pia Frey, founder of Opinary and winner of the Scoop Award, will discuss the intensified fight for attention, willingness to pay, and talent in the digital age. Mirko Drotschmann, known as "MrWissen2go", and Jochen Wegner, editor-in-chief of Zeit Online, will discuss the influence of influencers on young people's opinion formation. Stefan Voß, verification officer at dpa, will provide insights into his work as a fact-checking expert in a workshop.
A study has been conducted on when Germans would be willing to pay more for journalism, and another study has been conducted on how young people deal with news. However, the specific details of these studies have not been disclosed.
The tech startup Yamuntu has raised seven-figure funding, but no further details have been provided. The search results do not provide information about which companies supported Scoopcamp 2021 as media partners.
The Hamburg News has had a successful year, but no specific details about its achievements have been provided. The Scoopcamp 2021 press release and the conference's program and schedule can be found on the official website (
Digital passes for the livestream are available free of charge online. Day tickets for on-site participation on the second conference day are still available for 99 euros. Our readers can get 50 percent off the ticket with the code scoopcamp_HH-News.
Attendees can look forward to an enlightening and thought-provoking conference that promises to delve into the future of journalism, news consumption, and news literacy.
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