8.30am 

REGISTRATION 

Light breakfast buffet on arrival 

 

9.00am 

WELCOME 

Elisabet Cantenys, Executive Director, ACOS Alliance

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9.30am 

Plenary

BACK TO THE FUTURE 

Moderator: Sue Valentine, ACOS board member
To kick off the meeting, this interactive plenary will build a collective visual timeline of key events, trends and turning

points in journalist safety, with the aim of connecting past, present and (possible) future developments.

 

11:00am

Coffee break

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11:15am

Plenary 

REPORTING BACK | LOOKING FORWARD  

A session of lightning talks exploring key developments and case studies focussed on psychological safety.

Speakers:

Bruce Shapiro, Executive Director, Global Center for Journalism & Trauma (GCJT)

Mar Cabra, Executive Director & Co-Founder, The Self-Investigation 

Phoebe Connelly, Editor and MSc, London School of Economics

 

11.45am

Breakout sessions - participants choose one:
 

​SAFETY TRAINING: EXCHANGE & COORDINATION 

​Moderator: Elisabet Cantenys, Executive Director, ACOS Alliance ​

A chance for NGOs, newsrooms and trainers to share current activities, plans, trends and challenges. This session will also consult on how the ACOS Safety Initiatives Mapping tool can develop so that it serves the current and future needs of our community. 

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FREELANCE SAFETY IN 2025

Moderator: Bruce Shapiro, Executive Director, Global Center for Journalism & Trauma (GCJT)

What are the most pressing safety issues affecting freelance journalists today and how are their needs evolving? This session will provide a safe space for freelancers to be candid about their safety experiences, challenges and fears, with the aim of gaining a clear understanding of their day-to-day realities across all areas of journalism. 

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** Note: both sessions will report back to the meeting. 

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​​1.15pm

NETWORKING LUNCH 

Lunchtime activities will be available.​​​

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​2.45pm 

Plenary 

ADVOCATING FOR SAFETY

Moderator: Gina Chua, Executive Editor at Large, Semafor 

How can journalists, editors and newsroom managers alike bring about positive, meaningful change when it comes to
good safety practice? An honest insight into successful strategies and frustrating stumbling blocks to help us all become more confident safety advocates. 

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​3.45pm 

Tea Break 

 

4.00pm

Plenary

SAFETY SPRINT: CHALLENGE AUCTION 

Moderator: Shuwei Fang, Shorenstein Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School 

Speaker: Elisa Juega, Program Officer, ACOS Alliance

A look ahead to day two, including the presentation - and shortlisting - of our eight Challenge Tracks for Tuesday.

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5.00pm
WRAP UP 

 

up to 7.30pm
DRINKS RECEPTION: The Terrace @NO.6 

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