Inclusion in journalism: 20 years of the Journalism Diversity Fund
Monday, 3 November 2025, 12:30 – 18:00
Bloomberg LP, 3 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4N 4TQ
The NCTJ is delighted to invite you to this event, which will explore key issues around inclusion in journalism and celebrate 20 years of the Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF).
The event will address a range of topics, including online safety, newsroom leadership and the impact of emerging technologies.
It will also bring together bursary recipients, mentors and supporters of the JDF, which has helped almost 700 people since its launch in 2005.
Bookings are now closed. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
Programme
More details will be announced shortly.
12:30: Networking lunch
13:30: Welcome
Jonathan Browning, deputy bureau chief, Bloomberg
Joanne Forbes, chief executive, NCTJ
13:40: Protecting journalists in the digital age
Chaired by: Laura Michael, senior editor, North Essex, Newsquest
Tim Singleton, head of international news, Sky News
Amy Thomson, team leader, EMEA technology team, Bloomberg
Nadine White, journalist and filmmaker
14:25: 20 years of the JDF: alumni panel and future vision
Chaired by: Joanne Forbes, chief executive, NCTJ
Jess Glass, law editor, PA Media
Shannon McGuigan, UK home news reporter, Daily Mail
Adam Samuel, sports reporter and presenter, BBC Look North
Damian Shepherd, European real estate reporter, Bloomberg
15:10: Presentations of specialist JDF bursaries
15:20: Comfort break
15:30: Inclusion in journalism under pressure: why it still matters
Chaired by: Rukasana Bhaijee, global head of diversity, equity & inclusion, Financial Times
Ruth David, London bureau chief, Bloomberg
Daniell Morrisey, editorial portfolio manager, BBC
Josh Salisbury, politics journalist, Full Fact
16:15: In conversation with Mishal Husain, editor at large, Bloomberg Weekend
Interviewed by Lizzy Burden, anchor and UK correspondent, Bloomberg TV
16:45: Closing remarks
Matthew A. Winkler, editor-in-chief emeritus, Bloomberg News
17:00: Reception to celebrate 20 years of the JDF
18:00: Event close
