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78th World News Media Congress

Folkets hus, Stockholm | 7-9 June 2027

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Top Stories

World’s news publishers urge Mark Zuckerberg to negotiate fair terms

In an open letter to Meta’s CEO, WAN-IFRA calls for meaningful dialogue and revised commercial terms that respect publishers’ rights and the value of their journalism.

World’s Press condemns conviction of Lina Attalah and order to close Mada Masr

A Cairo court has fined the editor of one of Egypt’s last independent news outlets, ordered the outlet closed and held her until the fine was paid. WAN-IFRA has called on it’s community to support Attelah

How Il Post and El Orden Mundial turned an audio habit into a subscription business

At Digital Media Europe in London, Gianni Barlassina of Italy’s Il Post, and Eduardo Saldaña of Spain’s El Orden Mundial, discussed why audio predicts renewal, what breaks when a community scales, and the acquisition spend that bought almost nothing.

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Insights

News and insights to support innovation and business development.

Thinking beyond just adoption – the next AI phase for publishers

This report explores how publishers are turning AI adoption into value – and responding as the technology changes how audiences find and consume journalism.

Monetisation for the AI Age

How publishers turn audience trust into sustainable revenue

World News Media Congress 2026 Report

The report distills the key takeaways from the event in Marseille, focusing heavily on industry resilience, AI’s growing impact on news, the need for collaboration, and reshaping the value exchange between publishers and tech platforms.

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Events

Essential networking events for publishers across the globe

Conferences

Network with other leaders and innovators in publishing

Connect

Connecting industry suppliers to our global community of publishers

Awards

Recognise the groundbreaking innovators in publishing

Study Tours

Visit the hubs of publishing and media development

Communities

Learn more about our expert member communities

Press Freedom

We protect the rights of journalists and publishers to operate a free media

World Editors Forum

Promoting quality journalism,newsroom transformation and a free press for over 25 years

Digital Revenue Network

Tap into our expertise on digital subscriptions, premium advertising and audience focused transformation

Newsroom AI Catalyst

Our accelerator programme for prototypes and a roadmap to scale up artificial intelligence in the newsroom

Research & Innovation

We provide our members with new ideas and applied research by bringing the outside in, looking beyond what is already known

World Printers Forum

The central point for the international news media print community

Public Affairs and Media Policy

We build a common understanding of the news media policy challenges around the world

Women in News

WAN-IFRA Women in News (WIN) aims to increase women’s leadership and voices in the news

Press Freedom

WAN-IFRA oversees initiatives to ensure that the press' essential role in society is understood and respected.

Keep journalism alive – support free, independent media worldwide

From a coup d’état in Myanmar to the crisis in Afghanistan and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, over the last 12 months our members have been incredibly generous in their offers of support to WAN-IFRA Media Freedom. Many ask us how best they can assist – one way is to donate to our dedicated fund to support media in crisis.

Press Freedom Advocacy Campaigns

WAN-IFRA  speaks out in defence of press freedom to reduce censorship and champion the editorial and economic independence of media. Our advocacy campaigns in support of colleagues from around the globe are endorsed and promoted by members, local Media Freedom Committees, professional colleagues and peers from the global human rights and freedom of expression community.

Women in News Digital ABC

The essential guide for media managers and journalists to confront the disrupted traditional outputs of the media industry and to build and operationalise strategies to manage a successful digital transition.

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