Applications Open for JournoTECH Event on Enhancing Trust, Privacy, and Security in AI Across Journalism, Academia, Research, and Civil Society

JournoTECH is excited to announce that applications are now open to attend and contribute to our upcoming in-person event in London, United Kingdom, on Thursday, 4th September 2025. The event focuses on “Enhancing Privacy, Trust, and Security in Artificial Intelligence (AI) across Journalism, Academia, Research, and Civil Society.“

This event is funded by SPRITE+. SPRITE+ brings together people involved in research, practice, and policy with a focus on digital contexts. SPRITE+ is a consortium comprising the University of Manchester, Imperial College London, Lancaster University, Queen’s University Belfast, and the University of Southampton and is funded by UKRI EPSRC (UK Research and Innovation’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council).

Participants will explore how AI tools impact privacy, trust, and security across journalism, civil society, academia, and research. It will focus on practical strategies for using AI responsibly, highlighting both risks and opportunities. Through real-world examples and cross-sector discussions, participants will gain tools and knowledge—including AI applications like NewsAssist AI—to apply AI ethically, protect sources, and uphold privacy, editorial integrity, and research standards when working with sensitive data or stories.

Our event will bring together a selected number of journalists, researchers, academics, civil society organizations, technologists, and innovators working at the intersection of AI, media, research, academia, and social impact.

Attendance is free, and applications are open to anyone able to attend in person in London. A limited number of travel expense reimbursements are available to support under-represented groups residing in the UK.

Please note: We are unable to provide visa support for applicants residing outside the UK.

🎯 Who Should Apply?

We welcome applications from:

• Journalists, researchers, and academics exploring the impact of AI on their work
  
• Professionals and technologists working on AI, privacy, trust, and data security
  
• Civil society organisations working on AI privacy, data trust, and security
  
• Practitioners supporting or researching the impact of AI on marginalised communities and information rights
  
• Those interested in shaping ethical and inclusive AI futures
  

We are also inviting individuals and organisations who would like to share their work, research, or insights through panels, lightning talks, or roundtable discussions.

🚨 How to Apply
👉 Application Form here
Applications close on August 10, 2025.
Only selected applicants will be contacted by August 18, 2025.