Technologies shaping the future of news
Oct 15, 2026 · Leuven, Belgium
Meet the 2026 speakers
Hover over a speaker’s photo to get a sneak peek of what they’ll be covering at DGS26.
Dana has been working at Twipe for over 10 years, witnessing how tech is shaping the future of news from within. She’s DGS26’s moderator.
Dana Nastase
Head of Business Development, Twipe
One of the sharpest voices on AI’s impact on journalism, consistently mapping the shifts before the rest of the industry catches on. See Ezra’s presentation as never before at DGS26.
Ezra Eeman
Strategy & Innovation Director, NPO
Former CEO of JP/Politiken, now CEO of WAN-IFRA, he’s led one of Europe’s major publishers and now represents news media worldwide. He joins the CEO panel.
Stig Ørskov
CEO, WAN-IFRA
CEO of Mediahuis Group and immediate past president of INMA, few people have done more to shape the strategy of a modern European media business. He joins the CEO panel.
Gert Ysebaert
CEO, Mediahuis Group
Architect of the podcast strategy behind De Tijd and L’Echo. He’ll share how daily news podcasts and premium audio formats became a core pillar of Mediafin’s digital growth.
Karel Dierickx
Head of Audio & Video, Mediafin
General Manager of Lab of Tomorrow. He’ll bring an outside-in view on innovation and entertainment — and what publishers can borrow from it.
Joris Himpens
General Manager, Lab of Tomorrow
Head of Data & Innovation at Le Parisien, at the center of how AI is already reshaping day-to-day work in one of France’s largest newsrooms.
Stanislas de Livonnière
Head of Data & Innovation Department, Le Parisien
Founder of Think Ahead Inc, closing out the day with a look at how AI is reshaping the future of work and collaboration.
Julien de Wit
Founder, Think Ahead Inc
Lead author of the Reuters Institute’s Digital News Report for over a decade. He’ll unpack what this year’s data means for the road ahead.
Nic Newman
Senior Research Associate, RISJ
First wave announced — new names added every few weeks. Want to be updated as they’re announced?
What to expect
Keynotes & case studies
Learn from the people driving results.
Hands-on workshops
Small-group sessions on tools and tactics.
Networking
Structured and informal time with peers.
Closing reception
Stick around after for drinks to close out the day together.
You’re in good company
These are the media leaders joining us in Leuven this year.
