Sometimes all you need to be creative is a bit more time. And, that’s exactly what journalists could use more of to discover and examine information sources, using their creative capabilities to their full potential. Get the hands-on tools and techniques to think about your stories more creatively in less time. Very useful for those moments when you don’t have a lot of time or colleagues to brainstorm with. You will go home with new strategies for associating beyond your first instinct. And some new tools that help you keep yourself as creative as you want to be.

Limited amount of seats. Please sign-up for the workshop here!

The momentum for positive change has swung dramatically since our inaugural event in Durban in 2017. And it all began with good, persistent journalism. An opportunity to go deep into issues of gender in media: Leaders making a difference; covering gender and the #metoo movement.

Outstanding individuals throughout our industry make extraordinary personal sacrifices in the name of press freedom, ensuring we get reliable professional news every minute of every day. We award the 2018 Golden Pen of Freedom to one such person. The ceremony is also a moment to mark WAN-IFRA’s formation 70 years ago.

Leading a 21st Century news organisation requires a fresh approach to people, structure and how you do things. Our keynote speakers are all making an impact but point to the change needed to revitalise media.

What works best to get people to pay for content? It's getting more complex as diverse revenue strategies evolve. Trends from general interest publishers who are extending their brand and tapping their most loyal readers and users for additional revenue. In the mix: subscriptions; newsletters; metered and fremium models and niche verticals.

Recent print trends include important newspaper redesigns (e.g The Guardian) and discussion on the impact of print advertising. Meanwhile there is “new” belief in the value of adapting news for kids and helping them understand what’s good journalism.  

Join us again for this unmissable lunch where you can connect with peers from Spain, Portugal and Latin America; share experiences and create fruitful alliances. 

Participants will chose discussion tables from four relevant industry topics. Each discussion table will be led by a WAN-IFRA representative.

• Digital Content Monetization: Discussion leader: Nick Tjaardstra, Director, Europe/Africa & Advisory, WAN-IFRA

• Relationship with Platforms: Discussion leader: Daniel Dessein, WAN-IFRA Executive Committee Member and President of ADEPA, Argentina

• Tools for the Newsroom of Tomorrow: Discussion leader: Chani Guyot, WEF member / CEO & Publisher, RED/ACCIÓN, Argentina

• Media Freedom challenges: Discussion leader: Javier Garza, WAN-IFRA Newsroom Safety Advisor and WEF Member, Mexico

Register now and choose your discussion table!

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The new frontier in the fight for sustainability is local news. What steps are local and regional news organisations taking to better meet the needs of digital audiences AND earn money? What goals, roles and tactics are they employing in the process to reassess their future?

Often newsroom frustration and collaboration spark ideas for exciting startups and tools. Then what sets them apart? In part-one of this session, a showcase of some new products. In part-two, a deep dive into newsletters - which have evolved into a sophisticated engagement tool that can set apart new startups, like Axios.

Join us at the Exhibition Stage for brief (5 minute) sessions on today's most relevant topics brought to you by our supporters and exhibitors.

16:05 - 16:10
FINANCIAL TIMES REPUBLISHING: LEADING THROUGH UNCERTAINTY
Juan Varela
Americas Syndication & LatAm, Financial Times

16:20 - 16:25
THE VALUE OF PRINT INNOVATION
Michael Greenspon
General Manager, News Services and Print Innovation, The New York Times

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a perfect antidote to platform chaos and can give media back control in audience relationships. Amid lingering unhappiness over algorithms, AI can bring order and intelligence to your audience relationship. It can also help with some business issues (e.g. Increase efficiency in some work processes).

Newsrooms have found individual and collaborative ways to fight misinformation and distrust. Is it helping a renaissance of trust in journalism? Editors driving initiatives share what’s working and give takeaways for you to implement.

Amidst terrible economic conditions, Brazilian news publishers have proved remarkably resilient. Legacy news brands are the most popular in the digital environment and this has given them the courage to make bold changes. The session will feature case studies from two major Brazilian publishers. 

Every five days a journalist is killed, but we rarely hear or read the stories about those journalists. Who reports on why they were killed? On what story they were covering?
Can we learn from the best storytellers to create awareness about the risks journalists take on a daily basis and ultimately spark change? WITH FREE PRESS UNLIMITED

Chief executives from very different parts of the world united in the goal to transform their media businesses. They will share the strategy for Prisa Noticias from Spain and Mediahuis, which is headquartered in Belgium.

Join us at the Exhibition Stage for brief (5 minute) sessions on today's most relevant topics brought to you by our supporters and exhibitors.

13:15 - 13:20
READER TRENDS IN 2018: RETURN OF THE HOMEPAGE
Aaron Kaliner
Chief Revenue Officer, Chartbeat

13:30 - 13:35
HOW ARE MEDIA PUBLISHING COMPANIES ABLE TO GET INTO THE SHOPPING SPACE WITHOUT LOSING THEIR FOCUS BUT STILL EARNING UP TO 7 DIGITS REVENUE A YEAR?
Patrick von Rüden
Chief Revenue Officer and Co-founder at Savings United

Best practices, projects and lessons learned from innovation labs around the world. Interactive session for all you need to know about media labs: from setting one up in your newsroom to working with start-ups/students/media companies and getting the rest of the organisation involved in the Lab’s work.