Wednesday, May 13, 2026
11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The University Centre, University of British Columbia
Tickets
General Admission: $20 Students: $15
Presented by
Global Journalism Innovation Lab, the UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Media and
Canadian Journalism Foundation
This summit is supported in part by funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.
Overview
The Future of Journalism Summit brings together journalists, students, academics and media leaders to examine how the craft is evolving amid technological disruption, political polarization, economic strain and global uncertainty. Through keynotes and interactive discussions, the program explores how journalism can adapt and thrive while maintaining public trust and relevance.
Designed to foster dialogue and collaboration, the Summit offers practical insights, forward-looking perspectives, and opportunities to connect across sectors. It aims to equip participants with tools and ideas to navigate uncertainty, strengthen public-interest journalism, and build more resilient and sustainable models for the future.
Program
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
TABLE TALKS
Pre-registration required · Light lunch will be supplied
Innovation in Fact-Based Reporting
Vinita Srivastava, The Conversation Canada
Wendy Cox, The Globe and Mail
Reporting on Climate in the Current Climate
Laura Lynch, CBC
Michelle Cyca, The Narwhal
Explanatory Journalism in an Era of News Avoidance
Angela Pacienza, The Globe and Mail
Mary Lynn Young Global Journalism Innovation Lab and UBC School of Journalism, Writing,and Media
The Money Side
Jeannette Ageson, The Tyee
Carol Linnett, The Narwhal
Risks and Opportunities of AI in Journalism
Alfred Hermida, Global Journalism Innovation Lab and UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Media
Linda Solomon-Wood, Canada’s National Observer
PANEL SESSIONS
1:00 p.m.
WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS
Natalie Turvey
Canadian Journalism Foundation
Mary Lynn Young
Global Journalism Innovation Lab and UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Media
1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
THE NEW VANGUARD
Creators, Influencers, and the Local Ecosystem
A conversation with Vancouver-based journalists, digital-first creators, and platform representatives on how news is reaching younger audiences. Natalie Turvey, CJF President and Executive Director, will share the CJF’s latest research on the emerging role of creator journalists in the Canadian news ecosystem.
Panelists
Bob Kronbauer (BC Bob)
Vancouver Is Awesome
Tanya Talaga
Journalist and Filmmaker
[TBC]
TikTok
Moderator
Alfred Hermida
2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
RECONNECTING POWER, PRESS AND THE PUBLIC
POLITICS, POWER, AND THE PRESS
How Audiences Navigate a Fractured Political Reality
A candid discussion on the tensions and intersections between journalism, political leadership, business, communications and audiences.
Panelists
Christy Clark
Former Premier of British Columbia
Richard Gray
CTV News
Moderator
Simi Sara
Host, Mornings with Simi, Global News
3:15 – 3:30 p.m.
COFFEE BREAK
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
DECODING AMERICA: UNDERSTANDING THE U.S. FROM CANADA
Canadian journalists reporting from and about the U.S. examine how North American concerns are being covered and how international insights strengthen local journalism.
Panelists
Kris Reyes
CBC / Radio-Canada
Dawna Friesen
Global National
Moderator
Mi-Jung Lee
CTV News Vancouver
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
RECEPTION
Networking reception
Sponsored by the Canadian Journalism Foundation