This week, Torino Social Impact is participating in the Impact Week 2024 in Bilbao, an event that brings together the global changemaker community involved in impact investing. Each edition of the Impact Week provides a unique opportunity to explore innovative ideas, build partnerships, and uncover emerging trends that benefit both people and the planet.

At Impact Week, everyone working in the field of impact is welcome, and this year’s edition, held from November 27 to 29, is themed “Madness, Boldness, Brightness,” reflecting this inclusive spirit.

The Impact Journalism Panel – November 28, 5:45 PM

As part of the event’s agenda, Torino Social Impact will host a panel titled “The Role of Journalism in the Impact Economy,” taking place on November 28 from 5:45 PM to 7:00 PM.

This session will delve into how journalism can drive change in a context where all societal actors—from institutions to businesses—are called to tackle major environmental and social challenges. Participants will learn how impact journalism can serve as a vehicle for spreading best practices that advance societal progress.

The panel will feature three speakers, all experts in the field of impact journalism:

• Julie Pybus: Editor at Pioneers Post, the independent news network for the global impact community. Her work is rooted in solutions journalism, providing coverage of positive news and exploring how societal challenges can be addressed.
• Zoe McDonagh: Part of the global Outreach and Strategy team at the Media Development Investment Fund. She specializes in funding and investor relations and spent nearly a decade at the CRT Foundation, gaining extensive experience in implementing international impact entrepreneurship projects.
• Paula Garrero: Journalist and member of Impact Investor, a news outlet dedicated to responsible impact finance. Impact Investor explores the impact investment market, where financial returns align with social and environmental benefits.

This session is part of the broader Torino Impact Journalism initiative, launched in March by Torino Social Impact, aimed at highlighting the role of journalism. Through expert contributions and local collaborations, the initiative explores how journalism can play an active role in driving social change, beyond its traditional informational function.

We are proud to bring this topic to the Impact Week 2024 in Bilbao and to contribute to the global conversation on the importance of journalism in fostering a positive impact economy for people and the planet.