Siena Journalism Festival

The Siena Journalism Festival

In the heart of the historic center of Siena, the capital of the province of the same name in Tuscany, the Siena Journalism Festival has become, in just a few years, a landmark for those who live and love the world of information. Organized by the Gruppo Stampa Autonomo Siena together with the Order of Journalists of Tuscany and the Foundation of the Order of Journalists of Tuscany, in collaboration with the Magistrato delle Contrade, the festival combines professional training with public debate, open to all.

A review in the Contrada spaces

What makes this festival truly unique is the choice of venues: the panels and courses take place in the historic and evocative Contrada Museums, the museum spaces that safeguard the memory of the Palio and the Sienese identity. Chapter halls, oratories, and contrada museums host journalists, scholars, and citizens, creating a precious dialogue between current information and the deep-rooted traditions of Siena.

Themes at the center of the debate

Each edition focuses on the most current challenges of the profession: from artificial intelligence applied to the daily work of journalists to the fight against fake news, as well as cultural, economic, and financial journalism, online defamation, and the rights of those who work in information. The panels offer deontological training credits valid for professional development, attracting hundreds of participants from all over Tuscany and beyond each year.

Authoritative voices and awards

Among the protagonists of the various editions are well-known names from television journalism and the national press, alongside university professors and industry experts. The festival also presents its own Journalism Festival Award, a recognition conferred upon prominent figures in the Italian media landscape within the setting of the Sala degli Specchi of the Accademia dei Rozzi.

An opportunity for the city

More than just a professional conference, the Siena Journalism Festival is an opportunity for civil debate on information, open free of charge to students, enthusiasts, and the curious. For those visiting Siena during the event, it is also an opportunity to discover places normally less frequented by tourism, such as the Contrada museums, and to experience the city from a different perspective.