For over a decade, Media Party has been leading the revolution in journalism through technology in Latin America. The key: joining forces with professionals from various fields, such as developers, designers, scientists, and activists. Data journalism emerged from collaborative work and the adoption of new technologies by newsrooms. Throughout its history, Media Party has witnessed incredible, groundbreaking projects.
Data science has opened new doors for journalism, allowing reporters to uncover unprecedented stories and tell them in unique ways. We have also explored the ongoing challenges within the data journalism community—from the need to establish ethical guidelines to standardize processes, to the present day, where artificial intelligence offers solutions while raising new questions and challenges.
Are you a journalist? A data scientist? An activist? A programmer? A graphic designer? Are you interested in discovering new ways of storytelling through data? You’re in the right place! Below is the schedule to explore these opportunities together.
Main Keynotes
- Real-time Elections With and Without Data — Andy Tow
- Covering Extreme Weather Phenomena at The New York Times — John Keefe
Workshops
Thursday, Oct 5 • 2:30 PM
- Automating Data Collection with GitHub Actions — John Keefe, Weather Data Editor at The New York Times
You will learn how to use GitHub Actions to update your interactive and data journalism projects with the latest values, as well as set up scripts to receive alerts when online data sources change.
Thursday, Oct 5 • 4:15 PM
- How to Build Effective Data Collaborations — Reinaldo Chaves (Abraji – Brazilian Association of Investigative Journalism) & Ignacia Velasco, Data Researcher
As journalists working with databases, spreadsheets, and partner organizations, we want to share key takeaways and build collective knowledge around data collaborations. The main goal of this workshop is to learn and discuss how to build successful partnerships with NGOs or media organizations. Based on real-world cases, we will share a step-by-step guide with essential questions and perspectives to avoid transactional associations and build alliances that work for all involved parties. During the session, attendees will work through a checklist of questions to build a actionable strategy for their newsrooms.
Friday, Oct 6 • 1:00 PM
- Safe Data Collection and Protection Workshop: Empowering Journalists with Tella — Carolina Hadad, Product Manager at Tella
Advances in smartphone technology have transformed how we capture and share information. However, for journalists and activists operating in challenging environments, using smartphones for data collection can pose risks to their physical safety and data integrity. To address these concerns, this workshop focuses on Tella (tella-app.org), a secure mobile application developed to protect users from physical and digital repression. This session aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to safely collect and protect sensitive information using Tella.
Friday, Oct 6 • 1:00 PM
- Encryption Tools for Journalists: Protecting Your Sources and Your Work — Alejandra Stolk Ganteaume (ISOC)
This workshop will teach the basics of encryption and how to use it to safeguard sources, communications, and sensitive data. You will learn about various encryption tools and techniques, with hands-on practice in a safe, supportive environment.
Lightning Talks
Thursday, Oct 5
- Infobae Data Unit: A Remote Team — Andrés Snitcofsky, Graphic, Interface, and Data Visualization Designer at Infobae
Friday, Oct 6
- High-Impact Interactive Journalism: La Diaria’s Pension Calculator — Leticia Castro, Multimedia Journalism Coordinator
