ARIJ Forum is the largest annual independent journalism gathering in the Arab World, bringing regional and international journalists, fact-checkers, media outlets, technology companies, foundations, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders supporting independent media and freedom of speech together to celebrate and strengthen the investigative journalism ecosystem in the Arab region.

ARIJ Forum is a chance to explore new directions, tackle the current challenges, share knowledge and network with leaders of Arab and global investigative journalism movements. It is an annual event to boost reporting skills, learn new tools, and get acquainted with the latest trends in reporting and fact-checking. It is also an opportunity to network with TV broadcasters, technology companies, media organisations, fact-checking units and universities from all around the globe.

The conference fee covers the following:
Complete access to all panels and sessions, coffee breaks, lunches and dinners throughout the forum days, as well as a gala dinner. For further information regarding the program, accommodation, transportation, and other inquiries, please reach out through ARIJ Chatbot (Via WhatsApp)

* Early Bird registration fees - 190 USD (equivalent to 134.52 JOD).
* Regular registration fees - 250 USD (equivalent to 177 JOD).
* Virtual registration fees - it is offered for FREE with the cost of 100 USD (equivalent to 70.8 JOD) being covered by the generous support of ARIJ donors, partners and sponsors.
All the mentioned fees include VAT and transfer costs.

Anti-Discrimination and Harassment:
ARIJ believes in pluralism and stands against exclusion. We welcome all participants in our in-person, virtual and hybrid sessions, regardless of race, colour, belief, religion, gender, identity, origin, or disability. We hold no tolerance towards any sort of discrimination, racism, hate speech, harassment or any other unacceptable behaviour. If you have any concerns regarding any misconduct during the forum, please report immediately to hr@arij.net.

ARIJ Code of Ethics and Privacy Policy:
By registering, you are agreeing to ARIJ’s Code of Ethics and Privacy Policy.

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation requests should be submitted by email to registration@arij.net with full details of the bank account to be transferred to. Refunds for tickets will be provided in full, excluding etathkara's processing fees, if the cancellation is made before October 1st. Regrettably, ARIJ will be unable to accommodate any cancellation requests received after this date.

Recording Notice:
By attending ARIJ 16th Annual Forum, please be aware that panels and sessions will be considered "on the record" and may be subject to various forms of documentation, including photography, video/audio recording, screen capturing, and live streaming. Attendees, speakers, and sponsors may appear in these recorded formats. It is important to note that all forum sessions, materials, and activities are eligible for recording and may be partially or fully reproduced, distributed, or used in any manner.

For virtual attendees, we kindly request that you keep your camera turned off during the sessions to ensure your image does not appear on the screen during the recordings. This will help maintain your privacy and prevent unintended appearances in the recorded content.

For actual attendees, If you prefer not to be included in any of the recordings, photographs, or social media coverage, please inform the registration desk upon your arrival. Special lanyards will be provided to indicate your preference and ensure your request is respected.

Other terms and conditions to consider for actual attendees:

1. Allowed age to attend this event is +16.
2. In the event of a cancellation, postponement, or change of the date of the event, the ticket value will be refunded.
3. Reselling the ticket is strictly prohibited.
4. The organizer accepts no liability for bodily injury, illness, or death of any visitor (including ticket holder) and / or loss of or damage to personal effects arising out of or in connection with the event.
5. The ticket holder is solely responsible for checking the date, time, location, and the age restriction of the event.
6. All tickets holders and their belongings may be subject to search when entering the venue. Prohibited and dangerous items will be confiscated. Any item which the organizer or venue security personnel consider as security risk or that may be used to damage the venue or interfere with the event will be confiscated.
7. Smoking is prohibited inside the event location.

Payment is accepted and available through:

• Any Credit or Debit Cards local or international via VISA, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.
• PayPal.
• Aya Pay, Zain Cash, Orange Money, Umniah Uwallet, Dinarak, Gadha Wallet, MEPS National Wallet.
• Any e Wallet over the world.
• Any Bank accept QR Code over the world.
• eFWAWATEERcom.
• If you prefer bank transfers, please reach out directly to eTathkara WhatsApp 962797523330