2024 is set to host various media events worldwide, opening opportunities for learning and networking. We’ve curated a list of events that cater to a wide range of professionals in the news industry. Here’s a guide to some of the key media events in 2024 that you won’t want to miss.
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February
The Audiencers Festival | February 20, Madrid (Spain)
An event dedicated to audience engagement and retention strategies in the digital age. The event will be held in Spanish.
INMA Subscription Summit | February 26 – March 1, New York (USA)
An event focused on the future of news publishing, particularly in terms of premium journalism and news subscriptions. The event will include a two-day leaders summit, a day of practical workshops, and an optional study tour.
🤝If you’re heading to the INMA Subscription Summit, be sure to connect with Twipe’s Mélina and Riccardo who will be attending!
March
Mather Economics Symposium | March 19-21, Atlanta (USA)
A gathering bringing together leaders in the publishing industry to discuss this year’s topic “Optimizing Revenue for Media Sustainability”.
Digiday Publishing Summit | March 25-27, Vali (USA)
A key event for publishing professionals to discuss digital challenges and opportunities.
April
International Journalism Festival | April 17-21, Perugia (Italy)
A conference for journalists that features a mix of English and Italian language sessions. All festival sessions are free to attend, with no tickets or registration required. Additionally, the festival sessions will be streamed online for those unable to travel to Perugia.
INMA World Congress | April 22-26, London (UK)
Targeted towards publishers, this event will focus on various aspects of media and journalism, including growing audiences, brands, and revenue. It will feature two days of conference sessions, two days of study tours, and one day of workshops.
May
Newsrewired | May 15, London (UK)
An event organised by journalism.co.uk to explore the forefront of digital journalism alongside 200 other professionals, with a focus on innovation and practical solutions.
75th World News Media Conference | May 27-29, Copenhagen (Denmark)
This year WAN-IFRA is merging three of its flagship events for its 75th anniversary. The events will be a mix of summits, study tours and workshops covering the pivotal issues facing the global news media industry.
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June
FIPP World Media Congress | June 4-6, Pestana Cidadela (Portugal)
Global media and technology leaders converge bringing together senior industry leaders to discuss industry trends and collaborations.
BeBeta – Journalism in Progress | June 10-11, Berlin (Germany)
This event is organized by the Bundesverband Digitalpublisher und Zeitungsverleger (BDZV), focusing on digital journalism and bringing together decision-makers to shape digital business models and develop future strategies. The conference will cover topics such as paid content and AI in the newsroom.
European Publishing Congress | June 19-20, Vienna (Austria)
This event will bring together media managers, editors-in-chief, designers, and digital experts from Europe’s leading publishing companies to discuss strategies and the future of the media industry. Topics range from AI to digital-first journalism and the future of print.
Audience Development Media Alliance Conference | June 19-20, Las Vegas (USA)
This annual event gathers news media companies from across the US, featuring a lineup of influential speakers and opportunities for networking with peers and business partners. No agenda has been published yet, but based on previous years, you can expect a focus on various aspects of audience development in the media industry, offering insights into revenue-generating strategies, digital tools, and audience engagement.
Global Fact-Checking Summit | June (dates TBD), Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
This event features interactive learning sessions and networking events, focusing on challenges like AI in information integrity, online disinformation campaigns, and the role of fact-checking in democratic processes.
July
No events announced yet.
August
No events announced yet.
September
ONA24 | September 18-21, Atlanta, USA
ONA’s annual conference, a hub for digital journalism innovation and networking. More information to come in terms of topic and agenda.
INMA Media Innovation Week | September 23-27, Helsinki (Finland)
Discuss how to future-proof sustainable news brands through a conference and study tour.
October
Digital Growth Summit | October 8, Belgium (location TBD)
The Digital Growth Summit is designed for media professionals keen on exploring the latest trends and strategies in digital growth. This event will focus on technology shaping the future of news. It’s an excellent opportunity for industry leaders, marketers, content creators, and digital strategists to network, share insights, and learn from successful case studies in digital media growth.
November
Digiday Publishing Summit Europe | November (dates TBD), Barcelona (Spain)
A conference focused on the unique challenges and opportunities in the European publishing landscape.
December
No events announced yet.
