Invitation to the Mediapi conference & European Deaf Media Association Founding Meeting

Dear friends and supporters of Deaf Journalism Europe,

We are delighted to invite you to a special event in Paris on March 29-30, 2025, where we will gather Deaf media professionals, journalists, and organisations to discuss the future of Deaf media in Europe.

Saturday, March 29 – DJE Conference (Open to all)

Join us for a full day of engaging discussions, workshops, and networking at the DJE Conference:
How do Deaf journalists and sign language creators shape the news?
What’s the best way to make media truly accessible?
Meet key players in Deaf media and exchange ideas.

The programme includes:

• Keynote speeches on Deaf media accessibility
• Workshops exploring how Deaf journalists transform news
• Interactive editorial simulation to experience newsroom decision-making
• Panel discussion on the future of Deaf media

Location: Bibliothèque des Sciences et de l’Industrie, La Villette, Paris
FREE ENTRY – Register now! https://forms.gle/TdChesQPyUyNpzfD7

Sunday, March 30 – EDMA Founding Meeting (For future members only)

On Sunday morning, we will hold a closed session for those interested in shaping the European Deaf Media Association (EDMA).

This meeting will focus on:

• Structuring EDMA as an official entity
• Defining membership, governance, and priorities
• Discussing how to strengthen Deaf-led media across Europe

If you are interested in becoming a member, please fill out the membership form before attending the Sunday session: https://forms.office.com/r/D3H8t4SFh4

Location: Paris, Bibliothèque de la Cité des sciences et de l’Industrie

We hope to see you there and look forward to building the future of Deaf media together!

Best regards,
Charlotte Berthier
Médiapi