Canva Masterclass: Mastering Data Storytelling for Impactful Reporting

Discover how to use Flourish to tell compelling stories with data visualisation. This workshop is perfect for journalists of all experience levels who want to learn how to use Flourish, a powerful data visualisation tool. No longer just for "numbers people," data reporting and visualisation are now accessible to everyone. Whether you're a novice or an expert, you'll leave the workshop with real-world examples, strategies, and training that can be put to use immediately in your newsroom.

The masterclass will include hands-on exercises, examples and case studies showing how other news organisations have used these tools. This one-hour session includes 15 minutes for audience Q&A.

Speakers: 

María Fernanda Callejón, Data Visualization Specialist, Flourish

María creates content for Canva's blog, social media, help resources, and webinars. She has a masters in computational and data journalism from Cardiff University and has worked in newsrooms in the US, Venezuela and Spain.

Diana Abeleven, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Canva

Diana is a seasoned public relations and communications expert with a wealth of experience spanning over 15 years, Diana has collaborated closely with journalists all over the world to enhance the visibility of their stories. She now leverages her expertise to help organizations optimize their operations and amplify their reach through the use of Canva. With a deep commitment to the role of technology in advancing the field of journalism, Diana is dedicated to empowering individual journalists and newsroom teams to achieve their full potential.

Luisa Bider, Product Manager, Flourish.

Luisa Bider is a Product Manager at Flourish, where she drives the development of new visualization templates and features. She works closely with journalists and organizations to create compelling data narratives. With an MSc in digital journalism and past roles in journalism and product development, she loves to bridge technology with storytelling.