After successful events in Bangkok, Turin, Washington DC and last year, Cartagena, World News Media Congress and World Editors Forum returns to Durban, South Africa this 7 to 9 June. The port city, with its golden mile of sandy beaches, is home to some of the country’s main news brands. It also has important historical credentials, among others, this is where Mahatma Gandhi worked as a journalist and editor at the turn of the 20th century.
Among the speakers at the forum are Joe Muganda, group chief executive offi cer, The Nation Media Group, Kenya; Torry Pedersen, head of publishing, Schibsted, Norway; Jean-Luc Breysse, deputy chief executive offi cer, Figaro Group, France; Raju Narisetti, chief executive offi cer, Gizmodo Media Group, USA; Liz McDonnell, managing director, strategy & insights, The New York Times, USA; Maria Ressa, chief executive offi cer and executive editor, Rappler, Philippines; Rosental Alves, founder and director of the Knight Center for Journalism, University of Texas, USA; Lisa MacLeod, head of digital, Times Media, South Africa; and Stephane Pere, chief data officer (Global), The Economist, UK.
“We are expecting over 800 publishers, chief editors, media executives, owners and academics from over 80 countries to convene in Durban. This fascinating and diverse mix of people will explore new ideas, surface exciting work-in-progress, and promote creative problem solving that transcends national boundaries,” says Vincent Peyrègne, chief executive offi cer, WANIFRA.
