Step into the intriguing realm of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) at Copenhagen TV Festival with Aliaume Leroy, an acclaimed investigative journalist with BBC Africa Eye and a contributor to Bellingcat. This session is your gateway to understanding how OSINT can revolutionize storytelling and investigative journalism.

Prepare to be inspired as Leroy showcases the transformative potential of OSINT, revealing how journalists can ethically extract valuable information from social media, public records, and other hidden sources. Learn from his firsthand experiences and discover the tools and techniques behind some of the most groundbreaking investigations.

Leroy will guide you step-by-step through the investigative process, sharing concrete examples from his work where revelations were made possible through OSINT, including:

 "Catching A Pervert": This BBC documentary from 2023 exposes the men running an online business of sexual assault targeting women across East Asia.

"Anatomy of a Killing": In July 2018, a horrifying video surfaced showing the brutal execution of two women and two young children by Cameroonian soldiers. Initially dismissed as “fake news” by the Cameroonian government, BBC Africa Eye used forensic analysis to pinpoint the exact location, date, and perpetrators.

Don't miss the opportunity to learn how OSINT can be a powerful tool for visual storytelling. Discover how intricate data can be transformed into compelling narratives that resonate with audiences and bring stories to life through innovative visual techniques. Be inspired, gain practical skills, and explore the fascinating world of OSINT. Join us to uncover the secrets behind remarkable investigations and harness the power of OSINT to tell compelling, truthful, and visually captivating stories.

This session has been arranged by Signe Walgren Daugbjerg and Lotte Mathilde Nielsen members of the program committee.