22 Webinars this week about AI, Journalism & Media
/Tue, Oct 28 - Tips and Tools for Uncovering Online Scams
What: In this webinar, investigative journalists from around the world will gain practical strategies and tools for tracking, verifying, and reporting on online scams. Whether you’re new to the topic or looking to deepen your expertise, this session will provide advice for impactful reporting on one of the world’s most urgent issues.
Who: Antonio Baquero is a journalist based in Barcelona. He joined OCCRP in 2020 and is an investigative editor covering Europe and beyond; Damien Leloup is an investigative reporter for Le Monde, with a strong focus on tech and the tech industry, and collaborative projects; Damien Leloup is an investigative reporter for Le Monde, with a strong focus on tech and the tech industry, and collaborative projects; Hera Rizwan is a reporter with BOOMLive India. She investigates cyber scams, online fraud, digital threats, and the intersection of technology with society; yakerario Omari is a Nairobi‑based fact‑checker and investigative journalist with experience in open source reporting, data research, and digital verification. She currently works at Code4Africa; Craig Silverman, an award-winning investigative journalist, digital investigations/OSINT trainer, and public speaker. Cofounder of The Indicator and GIJN Digital Threats Online Course Lead Trainer.
When: 9 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Global Investigative Journalism Network
Tue, Oct 28 - Politics & Protest: Writing in Times of Crisis
What: This session examines how writers, educators and researchers document and interpret protest, balancing rigour, representation and safety. We will surface practical frameworks, ethical guardrails and classroom strategies for engaging civic texts without harm.
When: 10 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsors: African British Journals
Tue, Oct 28 - Ask. Discover. Cite. How Academic AI is Redefining Discovery
What: Join us for an illuminating session on Primo Research Assistant, the AI-powered research companion developed by Ex Libris (part of Clarivate). This intelligent tool allows users to ask questions in natural language and receive a composed answer based on trusted academic content, highlighting the most relevant sources, while also suggesting related questions to guide further exploration - perfect for today’s students’ discovery needs.
Who: Michael Gonzalez, University Librarian, University of Technology Sydney; Sue Stevens, Head of Library Systems, Cardiff University; Katy Aronoff Director, Solution Consulting.
When: 11 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Library Journal
Tue, Oct 28 - How Publishers Can Win at Social in 2026
What: We explore the current state of social media and break down exactly what publishers need to do to stay ahead. We’ll also explore how AI and automation are unlocking new levels of scale, helping lean teams punch above their weight and consistently drive traffic without burning out.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: New England Newspaper & Press Association
Tue, Oct 28 - How to Create a World-Class Substack
What: We’ll show you how to create a world-class Substack publication.
Who: Russell Nohelty is a USA Today bestselling author, and speaker. He runs Wannabe Press and is the Co-founder of Writer MBA and The Future of Publishing.
When: 1:30 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Author Learning Center
Tue, Oct 28 - Generative AI in Education: What Every Teacher Should Know
What: Explore how teachers and educators can use generative AI to plan lessons, engage learners, and personalize instruction while also navigating ethical challenges. You’ll learn how tools like ChatGPT are being used in real classrooms, what the latest research reveals about AI for personalized learning, and how to apply AI thoughtfully and effectively in your own teaching to improve student outcomes.
Who: Candace Walkington is the Program Director, Learning Sciences at SMU; Jason Taylor is an Admissions Outreach Advisor who helps students enroll in SMU’s MS in Learning Sciences program.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: SMU Simmons School of Education & Human Development
Tue, Oct 28 - Influencer Collaboration for Newsrooms: Strengthening Community Trust
What: This session will walk you through strategies and frameworks to help you build stronger collaborations with trusted messengers, influencers, and community partners. You’ll come away with actionable ideas and exercises you can adapt to your own newsroom.
Who: Liz Worthington, Director of Product Strategy at the American Press Institute and a former journalist and editor
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Indiegraf
Tue, Oct 28 – Ask-Me-Anything Info Session: Advancing Democracy Newsroom Cohort
What: Are you a U.S.-based newsroom that wants to deepen its practice of solutions journalism, trust and transparency building and audience and community engagement? Learn about the upcoming Advancing Democracy Newsroom Cohort and how you can get support by joining an Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) session
Who: Bridget Thoreson of Hearken; Joy Mayer of Trusting News[ Jaisal Noor from Solutions Journalism Network.
When: 3 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Solutions Journalism Network
Tue, Oct 28 – Courageous Conversations are coming to PBS LearningMedia
What: Join us as we introduce the resources, showcase highlights, and share strategies for using courageous conversations to build media literacy skills, engage students in dialogue, and offer space for diverse perspectives in the classroom.
Who: From Ocean State Media (previously Rhode Island PBS) Colleen Kenyon, Renee Gilbert, and Sarah Trudeau.
When: 7 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Media Education Lab
Wed, Oct 29 - Women in AI Series 2025 - Artificial Intelligence in Journalism
What: We will discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on media literacy and how news organizations can use the technology more responsibly to reach their audiences.
Who: Christen Smith is Pennsylvania editor for The Center Square newswire service and co-host of Pennsylvania in Focus, a weekly podcast on America's Talking Network.
When: 8 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: IEEE
Wed, Oct 29 - Figuring Out Fair Use
What: Strategies and recommendations for making wise fair use decisions and the foundations on which those decisions are made.
Who: Sara Wolf is an associate professor of technology and media at Auburn University.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Niche Academy
Wed, Oct 29 - Words that Work — Making the Case for Local News
What: We will gather to learn about Press Forward’s new toolkit for newsrooms, which was built from national survey data, focus groups, interviews and extensive message testing by the strategic communications firm Beekeeper Group. You will hear valuable insights to help you intentionally craft your messaging and wording to your audience — whether it be funders, donors or your local community — to strengthen your fundraising strategies.
Who: Alex Dickinson, Beekeeper Group; Marika Lynch, Press Forward.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Lab Link
Wed, Oct 29 - AI on Campus: Emerging Governance Models
What: We’ll explore possible AI governance models to replicate, ways to centralize or unify AI campus efforts, and strategies for making AI a supportive tool rather than a threat.
Who: Taylor Swaak Senior Reporter The Chronicle of Higher Education.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Chronicle of Higher Ed
Wed, Oct 29 - Turning Federal Contract Cancellations into Solutions Stories
What: Explore how to use Big Local News tools to uncover the local impact of federal contract cuts and report on innovative community responses.
Who: Rosie Cima, Senior Data Journalist, Big Local News.
When: 4 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsors: Solutions Journalism Network & Advancing Democracy
Thu, Oct 30 - Covering Immigration & Protecting Your Rights
What: We will share practical guidance on navigating the legal challenges that may arise when covering immigration. The session will conclude with a Q&A, giving attendees the chance to ask questions and discuss specific challenges they may encounter.
Who: Jennifer Nelson, director of pre-publication review & journalist support at the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.
When: 10 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Virginia Press Association
Thu, Oct 30 - What’s Working in Local Media: 2026 Trends from 6-Million Readers
What: This data‑driven session will be packed with actionable insights from over 250 news sites and 6 million readers powered by BlueLena’s technology‑enabled strategic consulting. We’ll reveal exactly what’s working in local newsrooms—and what’s holding them back—as we head into 2026.
Who: Daniel Williams, Founder & CEO, BlueLena.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: E&P (Editor & Publisher)
Thu, Oct 30 - What’s it Like Reporting News Today?
What: A conversation about the complexities and considerations it takes to deliver the highest quality journalism in today's charged information ecosystem.
Who: Christa Case Bryant, editor of The Christian Science Monitor.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsors: Christian Science Monitor & Sooth.fyi
Thu, Oct 30 - Immigration reporting: From political scorecard to democratic principles
What: We’ll first hear from a researcher who studies Latino politics and how identity informs political attitudes. Then we’ll talk in breakout groups about how journalism could evolve, and leave with concrete ideas and recommendations.
Who: Trusting News Executive Director Joy Mayer; Stella Rouse, director of the Hispanic Research Center and professor in the School of Politics and Global Studies at Arizona State University.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Trusting News
Thu, Oct 30 - Solutions Journalism Training: The Environment & Religion
What: This is a climate solutions journalism training open to journalists, students, scholars and scientists interested in public engagement through media.
Who: Rebecca Randall, SCF’s vice president and an accredited solutions journalism trainer.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Science Communicators of Faith
Thu, Oct 30 - AI, EI, Oh! The critical role of emotional intelligence in the advancement of AI
What: The essential importance of understanding this critical relationship between emotional intelligence and AI and the exact right mix of skills your organization needs to thrive.
Who: David Cory Founder and CEO, EITC (Emotional Intelligence Training Company).
When: 3 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: MHS
Fri, Oct 31 - Inside the Investigation: Shelter police
What: We will share details of an investigation into a long-running pattern of misconduct and impunity among police in New York City's homeless shelters along with concrete tips and resources that other journalists can use in their reporting.
Who: Sammy Sussman who is part of The New York Times’s Local Investigations Fellowship.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Fund for Investigative Journalism
Fri, Oct 31 - Money, Movement, and Misdirection Tracking Global Business Footprints
What: This is a session on tracking the people, money, and networks behind international businesses. From offshore entities and layered ownership to foreign disclosures and regulatory loopholes, this session will walk through practical strategies for identifying who really controls a company, tracing its presence across jurisdictions, and uncovering political or financial ties, even when records are scattered or incomplete.
Who: Anna Massoglia, Sunlight’s director of investigations.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Sunlight Research Center