Real journalism. Real people.
Your festival for journalism and constructive dialogue. Join us for the next edition on October 2-4, 2025, in Bonn.
The b° future festival is organized by the Bonn Institute, a non-profit organization. It blends a journalism-focused conference with a civic festival for a unique three-day event, right in the heart of Bonn. The festival revolves around one key question: What kind of journalism does our society need today and in the future?
- The idea behind b° future
- More about the Bonn Institute
Program 2025
The b° future festival 2025 kicks off on Thursday, October 2nd, with ten Deep Dives!
Deep Dives are workshops that allow us to explore topics in greater depth, with plenty of time for inspiring discussions and new insights in unusual locations you probably haven't discovered yet. Make sure to register early as places are limited.
By the way: Deep Dives are also the perfect way to join the b° future community. If you don't know anyone yet, this is the best opportunity to expand your network!
Call for Participation
A significant part of the festival program is curated through a call for participation. Our goal is to reflect the full diversity of the journalistic and media landscapes, spanning traditional newspapers to TikTok channels.
Our call for participation for the 2025 festival is now closed. If you didn't get around to submitting, don't worry: You'll have another chance to pitch to us next year, so hold on to that idea and keep an eye on our social media accounts.
Our festival program will be available starting in July.
Support our b° team!
Support the b° future festival as an assistant. We offer:
- €14.50 per hour
- Lunch and beverages on the festival grounds
- Exclusive access and behind-the-scenes insight into the festival
Apply here
Support the b° future festival as a volunteer. We offer:
- A ticket for the b° future festival 2024
- Lunch and beverages on the festival grounds
- Exclusive access and behind-the-scenes insight into the festival
Apply here
Partners
Become a partner
By supporting the b° future festival, you associate your brand with democracy, diversity and dialogue. A partnership demonstrates your commitment to a positive future and your stance against hate and disinformation.