The World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) has announced that their 76th World News Media Congress will take place from 4 to 6 May 2025 in Krakow, Poland. The event will be organized in partnership with Agora SA, the publisher of Gazeta Wyborcza.
The theme for this year’s Congress is “Mastering Media’s New Playbook,” which aims to inspire media leaders, editors, and digital media specialists to stay ahead of the game in an ever-changing industry. The three-day event will include high-level exchanges, workshops, and learning opportunities to equip attendees with the latest strategies and case studies to navigate the media landscape in 2025 and beyond.
WAN-IFRA CEO Vincent Peyrègne stated, “The Congress will showcase inspiring examples of organizations that have successfully integrated new technologies and are innovating by using data, AI tools and collaborative action to better support their operations and strengthen their journalism. It will also focus on the new tactics needed to underpin trusted journalism in a world where truth is increasingly losing its currency.”
Building on the success of the WAN-IFRA Congress in Copenhagen earlier this year, which saw over 1,100 delegates from 78 countries, the 76th World News Media Congress in Krakow is expected to be another enriching experience for all attendees.
Bartosz Hojka, CEO of the Agora Group and a member of the Supervisory Board of WAN-IFRA, expressed his excitement for co-organizing the Congress, stating, “It is an honor for us to co-organize the 2025 Congress. I am delighted that we will be inviting media leaders, journalists, and editors from all over the world to Poland. It is a unique opportunity for them to be in a country which, on the one hand, borders Ukraine, battling for the security of the whole continent, and on the other hand, last year stood up to a populist government, also thanks to dynamically operating independent media. I am convinced that our experience will be extremely interesting for the global news industry.”
WAN-IFRA CEO Vincent Peyrègne also emphasized the significance of the Congress’s location in Krakow, stating, “Each year, we meticulously plan the Congress’s program and location to ensure it is purposeful and meaningful. In 2025, we are proud to partner with Agora for the 76th World News Media Congress in Krakow. The city’s rich history and Poland’s pivotal role in the upcoming EU presidency make this Congress a significant event. We have a duty to draw international attention to the situation in this part of the world, and I am eager to work with the Agora Group to deliver a memorable experience for our delegates in Krakow.”
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