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29/09/2026

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭.

𝑺𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 78𝒕𝒉 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝑵𝒆𝒘𝒔 𝑴𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒂 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔:
📅 7–9 June 2027
📍 Folkets hus, Stockholm

Under the theme “𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐅𝐓: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞,” media leaders will explore how organisations can move beyond responding to disruption and turn transformation into lasting value.

Three conference tracks will guide the conversation:
𝐀𝐈 & 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦 & 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬
𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 & 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡

Beyond the sessions, the Congress will feature the Golden Pen of Freedom awarding ceremony, acclaimed social evenings and ample opportunities to connect with colleagues, partners and media leaders from around the world.

Think Marseille—and make sure you’re part of the global crowd in 2027!

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧. 📩 Sign up for our newsletter for updates on registration, the programme and speaker announcements: https://wan-ifra-congress.com/2026/newsletter/

Amedia Bonnier News

23/09/2026

In just two days your timeline will show what happens when newsrooms unite to speak up for journalism.
The 2026 campaign kicks off this Friday – and we are all set to viral this weekend.
*Look out for:*
✍ A wealth of op eds from global industry leaders and associates
⚱️ Striking cartoons – not one, but three!
📹 Videos and ads that hit home

🗓️ All this, in the run up to World News Day on *Monday, 28 September*

Blink, and it’s gone.
Or join us
⏭️ Registration Link in comments

10/08/2026

While AI chatbots pass basic fact-checks, new research suggest they struggle with critical context, rejecting malicious prompts and laundering conspiracy theories. As chatbots become primary news sources, these systemic failures demand urgent regulatory action and rigorous human-led verification.
Until then, here's what industry players can do...

While AI chatbots pass basic fact-checks, new research suggest they struggle with critical context, rejecting malicious prompts and laundering conspiracy theories. As chatbots become primary news sources, these systemic failures demand urgent regulatory action and rigorous human-led verification.

12/05/2026

Close the AI gap in Marseille – two Congress sessions focusing on publishers and platforms will show you how to take advantage of the AI shift. Speakers on stage include David Buttle (DJB Strategies), Louis Dreyfus (Le Monde), Niamh Burns (Enders Analysis), Varun Shetty (OpenAI) and Amanda Edmonds (Microsoft).
👉 Read more: https://wan-ifra-congress.com/2026/posts/the-keys-to-leveraging-the-ai-content-market/
🎟️ Secure your front-row seat: https://wan-ifra-congress.com/2026/pricing/

La Tribune Events

08/05/2026

☕️ Read our blog post for a closer look at three sessions exploring the future of journalism at this year's Congress: https://wan-ifra-congress.com/2026/posts/the-future-of-journalism-in-marseille-asking-the-difficult-questions/

The countdown to Congress is on. Register today: https://wan-ifra-congress.com/2026/

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05/05/2026

🎉 We are thrilled to announce the 50 global finalists for the Digital Media Awards 2026!
🏆 See the full list: https://wan-ifra.org/events/digital-media-awards-worldwide/?pagetype=media

Selected from 278 regional top-performing finalists across Europe, Africa, APAC, the Americas, South Asia, and the Middle East, this year’s global shortlist is a testament to the creativity, ambition, and resilience driving digital journalism forward. Spanning 12 categories, these innovators, storytellers, and digital pioneers represent the best of the industry, from bold independent publishers to the world’s biggest news brands, across both established and emerging markets.

⚖️ A heartfelt thank you to our distinguished jury – whose dedication and rigorous assessment ensured a fair and transparent process.

🗓️ Now, mark your calendars.
The global winners will be announced live on stage at the World News Media Congress 2026 in Marseille on 2 June, in front of the global news publishing community. It will be a night to remember. Secure your spot at the Congress today: https://wan-ifra-congress.com/2026

01/05/2026

3 May, World Press Freedom Day, is often used to underline just how bad things have become for journalists and independent media worldwide. A cynic could simply change the date and publish the same story each year: the situation has not improved, the usual suspects are running roughshod over press f...

01/05/2026

Independent media face growing challenges from shrinking revenues to disinformation and rapid technological change.

That is why BRAVE, a programme supporting independent media worldwide, is launching a new series of peer-to-peer webinars designed to help journalists and media professionals navigate today’s changing landscape.

Across seven sessions, participants will hear directly from leading experts and organisations working on the frontlines of fact-checking, investigative journalism, sustainability, and digital resilience.

Sessions will explore topics such as:
- How to collaborate across borders
- How to identify AI-generated content
- How to diversify revenue streams
- How to respond to misinformation harms

Register through the link and take part in the conversation: https://airtable.com/app2ZEii2o7KTlMd2/pagXNWdGNd6nOnU4J/form

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28/04/2026

The World News Media Congress is where the industry's most important conversations happen. We are pleased to announce that Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, will be speaking in Marseille in the opening plenary session.
👉 Read more in our blog: https://wan-ifra-congress.com/2026/posts/henna-virkkunen-evp-of-european-commission-joins-the-marseille-lineup/

Virkkunen oversees EU technology and media policies that concern some of the most important issues facing news publishers right now, including AI and compensation for publishers, media freedom and sustainability, as well as platform regulation. This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from the person shaping those policies.

🎟️ Register for Congress: https://wan-ifra-congress.com/2026/

La Tribune Events

23/04/2026

The CEO leading Europe’s AI future is joining the Marseille Congress lineup.

Arthur Mensch, co-founder and CEO of Mistral AI – Europe's leading AI company – is joining our Congress for an exclusive fireside chat on June 3.
Secure your seat: https://wan-ifra-congress.com/2026

In two years, Mensch has built the most credible European challenger to Silicon Valley's AI giants. Open-source. Sovereign. European technological leadership.

For publishers grappling with platform dependency, AI licensing, and the future of content distribution – this is the conversation you want to be part of.

He joins a world-class lineup including A.G. Sulzberger, Katharine Viner, Louis Dreyfus, Almar Latour, and more.

Don't miss your place in the room. Book your ticket today: https://wan-ifra-congress.com/2026/pricing/

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