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Marseille Congress presentations & recordings are now online
Marseille Congress presentations & recordings are now online
Jun 19, 2026  |  WAN-IFRA  |  1 min read

From landmark keynotes to deep-dive strategy sessions, it's all there. Access for non-members is available until 20 July 2026.

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Thank you for making Marseille unforgettable
Thank you for making Marseille unforgettable
Jun 8, 2026  |  WAN-IFRA  |  1 min read

Highlights, photos, wrap-up video, coverage & what's next — all inside.

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Newsroom-in-the-loop: what AI actually changes in editorial work
Newsroom-in-the-loop: what AI actually changes in editorial work
Jun 7, 2026  |  David Sancha  |  3 min read

The 77th World News Media Congress in Marseille has confirmed what many newsrooms already sense: AI has moved from promise to practice. Its sessions and case studies, together with the surveys and projections shared there, show that journalists are interested, and the use cases are real and multiply...

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Stockholm to host the World News Media Congress in 2027
Stockholm to host the World News Media Congress in 2027
Jun 2, 2026  |  WAN-IFRA  |  3 min read

With Bonnier News and Amedia as strategic partners, the Congress will showcase cutting-edge digital media innovation and provide a deep dive into newsroom transformation, audience engagement, and sustainable business models.

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Partner Showcases at the World News Media Congress 2026
May 26, 2026  |  WAN-IFRA  |  4 min read

Tech companies, platforms and solution providers including Youtube, Kilkaya, Dailymotion Pro and many more, present real-world success cases with their publishing customers.

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Congress speaker, Joy Mayer (Trusting News), on trust in news
Congress speaker, Joy Mayer (Trusting News), on trust in news
May 18, 2026  |  WAN-IFRA  |  < 1 min read

Mayer will talk about ‘Earning trust when confidence is low and audiences hostile or indifferent’ at Congress, alongside Sruthi Gottipati (Spot On), moderated by Benjamin Sabbah (Journalism Trust Initiative).

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Planning in the fog: Building a multi-year strategy for news media
May 18, 2026  |  WAN-IFRA  |  2 min read

Sophie Gourmelen, Joseph Oughourlian, and Anders Opdahl each bring direct, current experience in developing plans and executing strategy for their organisations.

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Product lessons: How AI is changing what publishers build – and what audiences experience
Product lessons: How AI is changing what publishers build – and what audiences experience
May 11, 2026  |  WAN-IFRA  |  3 min read

Congress AI spotlight: Two key sessions look at what that means in practice: for the people building the products, and for the audiences on the receiving end.

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The keys to leveraging the AI content market
The keys to leveraging the AI content market
May 11, 2026  |  WAN-IFRA  |  3 min read

Congress AI spotlight: Open session with AI platforms, deep dive on the AI content and monetisation playbook, and how publishers can win in the emerging AI content marketplace.

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Where to eat in Marseille
Where to eat in Marseille
May 11, 2026  |  WAN-IFRA  |  4 min read

Explore Marseille's best dining neighbourhoods and make the most of your time beyond the Congress.

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Mariya Gabriel, Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information, UNESCO
Press freedom is increasingly under threat. At Congress, we honour those who fight for it.
May 4, 2026  |  WAN-IFRA  |  1 min read

On Monday June 1 in Marseille, the 2026 laureate or laureates will be presented with the Golden Pen of Freedom.

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The future of journalism in Marseille
The future of journalism in Marseille: Asking the difficult questions
May 4, 2026  |  WAN-IFRA  |  3 min read

Explore the three of the sessions relating to the value and impact of journalism, how editors can guide newsrooms through challenging times and how we can optimise for trust.

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WAN-IFRA and CMA Media unveil ambitious programme for the 2026 World News Media Congress in Marseille
WAN-IFRA and CMA Media unveil ambitious programme for the 2026 World News Media Congress in Marseille
Apr 29, 2026  |  WAN-IFRA  |  3 min read

The final programme features one of the most prestigious line-ups of top international speakers in the history of the Congress.

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Henna Virkkunen joins the World News Media Congress 2026
Henna Virkkunen, EVP of European Commission joins the Marseille lineup
Apr 28, 2026  |  WAN-IFRA  |  1 min read

The World News Media Congress is where the industry's most important conversations happen. Meet Virkkunen, who oversees EU technology and media policies.

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Spotlight Revenue: Growth through loyalty and the power of acting as a collective
Apr 27, 2026  |  WAN-IFRA  |  3 min read

Discover how sustainable revenue comes from serving audiences well – and from the strength that comes from acting together.

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World News Media Congress 2026 speakers
Powerful programme takes final shape
Apr 21, 2026  |  WAN-IFRA  |  6 min read

From AI practitioners to platform partners, local media trailblazers and a figure at the very centre of how modern journalism explains itself to the world, here's who's just joined the lineup.

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Why Marseille should be on every news leader's calendar this June
Why Marseille should be on every news leader's calendar this June
Apr 7, 2026  |  WAN-IFRA  |  3 min read

The industry's flagship gathering returns – bigger, more urgent, and arguably more necessary than ever.

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Speakers at World News Media Congress 2026
Meet 30+ new speakers
Mar 23, 2026  |  WAN-IFRA  |  4 min read

100+ global media voices convene in Marseille this June. Explore who's taking the stage – and what they're bringing.

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in the media
In the Media
Feb 20, 2026  |  WAN-IFRA  |  < 1 min read

Recent coverage ahead of the 77th World News Media Congress.

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World Press Trends Outlook 2025-2026
Feb 2, 2026  |  WAN-IFRA  |  < 1 min read

WAN-IFRA’s annual flagship research report reveals an industry that is not in retreat, instead innovating and adapting – all in the face of daunting challenges, both to its journalism and its business.

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Aix-Marseille School of Journalism and Communication Partners with WAN-IFRA for the 77th World News Media Congress
Aix-Marseille School of Journalism and Communication partners with WAN-IFRA for the 77th World News Media Congress
Jan 26, 2026  |  WAN-IFRA  |  2 min read

This partnership represents a unique volunteering opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience at a high-impact international media event and to work closely with professionals from the global news industry.

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L'École de journalisme et de communication d'Aix-Marseille s'associe à la WAN-IFRA pour le 77e Congrès mondial des médias d'information
L'École de journalisme et de communication d'Aix-Marseille s'associe à la WAN-IFRA pour le 77e Congrès mondial des médias d'information
Jan 26, 2026  |  WAN-IFRA  |  2 min read

Ce partenariat représente une opportunité unique pour les étudiants de faire du bénévolat, d'acquérir une expérience pratique lors d'un événement médiatique international de grande envergure et de travailler en étroite collaboration avec des professionnels de l'industrie mondiale de l'information. ...

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The Next Step for Young Journalists
The next step for young journalists
Jan 26, 2026  |  Sofia Giannuzzi  |  4 min read

How will the role of junior reporters change as AI models take over many routine ‘news packaging’ tasks?

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Adriana Lacy
#NewsCreatorExchange: Adriana Lacy on bridging journalism and influence
Jan 12, 2026  |  WAN-IFRA  |  < 1 min read

Adriana Lacy, award-winning journalist, educator and media entrepreneur, will take the stage at the World News Media Congress 2026, bringing practical insight into one of the most pressing challenges facing newsrooms today: how to work effectively and ethically with news creators.

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French Publishers Association Joins WAN-IFRA as Support Partner for the World News Media Congress 2026 in Marseille
French publishers association joins WAN-IFRA as Support Partner for the World News Media Congress 2026 in Marseille
Dec 4, 2025  |  WAN-IFRA  |  2 min read

L'Alliance de la Presse d'Information Générale (APIG), France's leading press organisation, has been named Support Partner for the World News Media Congress 2026, taking place in Marseille from 1 to 3 June.

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World News Media Congress Playbook
Download the 76th World News Media Congress Playbook
Oct 1, 2025  |  WAN-IFRA  |  2 min read

Tactics, strategies, best practices, and even failures from the more than 120 news executives who spoke over the three days at WAN-IFRA’s World News Media Congress in Krakow in May 2025.

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Fun Facts of Marseille
Sep 30, 2025  |  WAN-IFRA  |  2 min read

Get to know about this charming city before going.

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