Events

Funder Breakfast at the 2026 International Journalism Festival

We’re excited to host our annual breakfast gathering for funders attending the International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Italy. Join us from 8-10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 17, at the Hotel Brufani (SINA Brufani) in the Sala del Cambio 🇮🇹

At a moment of significant change across the media landscape, this meeting will create space for funders to reflect together on the challenges and opportunities shaping the field—from sustainability pressures and shifting audience behavior to the evolving role of philanthropy in supporting public-interest journalism.

Rather than a traditional panel, the session will feature brief opening provocations followed by facilitated small-group discussions, allowing funders to exchange perspectives, surface shared questions and explore where greater coordination or new approaches may be needed.

Please note: This gathering is intended for philanthropic funders. Intermediaries are welcome to attend in their role as funders.

MIF Staff & Board Speaking Engagements at the Festival

IJF will be buzzing with over 175 panel discussions that are free and open to the public. We’re excited to share that MIF staff and board will be contributing their expertise to the following discussions:

  1. Creative Reconstruction: Reimagining Local News and Public Media
  2. How Documentary Funders Think About Impact: And What Journalism Can Learn From Them
  3. Shared Services As Critical Infrastructure: What Publishers, Partners and Funders Need to Know
  4. Distribution Innovations in Documentary Film
  5. How Funders Are Approaching Safety and Sustainability

Find Fellow MIF Members at IJF 🤝

With this shared calendar and attendee list, you can:

  • Find festival panels featuring MIF staff and board (highlighted in yellow) and MIF member organizations
  • See MIF members attending the festival and contact details where provided
  • Learn more about ancillary events hosted by MIF members

To add yourself to the attendee list, please fill out this form (takes 1 minute!)

If you’d like to update your listing on the calendar or ask a question, email shannon@mediafunders.org.