FAQs
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions to help you make the most of the Congress.
Q: What is the World News Media Congress and who is the organiser?
A: WAN-IFRA’s World News Media Congress (WNMC) is the annual meeting of news publishers, editors and owners worldwide. It is hosted in a different city each year. Every year the Congress draws more than 1,000 professionals from over 60 countries for days of conferences, executive meetings, networking, and social events.
The 77th World News Media Congress in 2026 is organised by WAN-IFRA in partnership with CMA Media.
Q: When and where will the World News Media Congress 2026 take place?
A: The 2026 Congress will take place in Marseille, France from 1 - 3 June. The Congress venue is at Palais du Pharo, 58 Boulevard Charles Livon, 13007 – Marseille.
Q: Is there an event app?
A: Yes. To help you make the most of your experience, we will invite you to download the event app close to the event. The app enables you to:
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Customise your schedule and bookmark sessions
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Explore speaker profiles, exhibitors & attendee list
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Exchange contact details easily
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Connect with fellow attendees and suppliers before, during, and after the event
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Stay updated with real-time programme details, announcements and important event info
Q: Do you offer group booking packages?
A: We offer group rates for groups of three or more delegates, as well as special rates for NGOs and Academics. Please contact us for more information.
Q: Is there a digital or physical ticket for my registration?
A: There is no separate digital or physical ticket. Your registration confirmation email serves as proof of admission. Your Congress badge, which acts as your entrance ticket, will be available for collection. We will share details about how to collect your badge closer to the event.
Q: What languages are used during the Congress?
A: The Congress sessions are presented in English, with complimentary AI-powered translation of more than 20 languages (French, German, Dutch, Polish, Spanish, Italian, Norwegian, Danish, Korean, Japanese, Chinese…). The real-time translation is accessible on your chosen digital device, such as laptop, mobile phone, and tablet. Please bring your own headsets if you wish to access translation with audio.
Q: Could you assist with visa application?
A: France is in the Schengen visa area – and depending on your nationality, you may need to apply in advance for a Schengen visa to enter the country. Following Brexit, UK citizens do not need a visa to visit France.
Visa rules can change, so check with your nearest French Embassy or Consulate for the latest visa application details, especially related to your nationality. Visa processing times vary depending on the nationality of the applicant, the purpose of the stay and the local visa issuing conditions.
If you require a visa to enter France, we recommend registering for the Congress early and allowing at least two months to complete your visa application.
Should you need any further supporting documents, such as a visa invitation letter from our side, please contact us.
Q: What is the dress code?
Business casual attire is recommended for the Congress sessions; smart casual is appropriate for the social events. We’ll send you more information as we get closer to the event, including dress codes and instructions for downloading the Congress event app.
Q: Refund and cancellation
A: Cancellation Policy: If the delegate cancels the registration up to 30 days prior to the event, the registration fee will be reimbursed in accordance with the terms specified in article 2.3, minus a 10% non-refundable handling fee. Up to 14 days before the event, 50% of the amount will be reimbursed. In the last 14 days prior to the event, no reimbursement will be possible except in cases of illness (with production of a medical certificate) or an Act of God (supported by verifiable do documentation).
Q: General information about France
A: Find out more about visiting France and Marseille to plan your stay.
Code of Conduct
WAN-IFRA is committed to providing a safe environment for all participants of our events, free from discrimination and harassment. Your registration for, or attendance at any WAN-IFRA event, indicates your understanding of and agreement to abide by this Code of Conduct and its terms.
WAN-IFRA will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, ethnic background, age, disability, political opinion, social status, veteran status, union membership or genetic information.
While at WAN-IFRA events, in-person or virtual, any participant, including speakers, attendees, volunteers, sponsors, exhibitors, booth staff and anyone else, should not engage in discrimination or harassment of any kind. This holds for social and other adjacent activities.