WAN-IFRA announces headline speakers for Digital Media Asia 2026

Zuraidah Ibrahim, Troels Behrendt Jørgensen, Sam Guzik, and Rosalia Lloret headline the speaker lineup at WAN-IFRA Digital Media Asia 2026, set for April 27-29 at the Manila Hotel. Following the event's hosting announcement, these experts will share insights on digital transformation.

Building on the recent announcement that the Philippines will host WAN-IFRA Digital Media Asia 2026 for the first time, the World Association of News Publishers has revealed its headline speakers.

The lineup features:
- Zuraidah Ibrahim, executive editor of the South China Morning Post (Hong Kong)
- Troels Behrendt Jørgensen, digital director of Politiken (Denmark)
- Sam Guzik, head of product at WNYC and senior expert adviser at the Future Today Institute (United States)
- Rosalia Lloret, senior adviser to the president of elDiario.es (Spain)

These industry leaders, with careers advancing digital transformation in top media organizations, will lead sessions on AI's impact on newsrooms and engagement, platform shifts and the creator economy, plus case studies on sustainable revenue models.

The event, backed by the Department of Tourism and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, continues to position Manila as a hub for Asia-Pacific journalism innovation.

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Zhao Leji, chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, reaffirmed commitments to high-standard opening-up and domestic demand in a keynote speech Thursday at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 plenary. The event in Boao, Hainan province, themed "Shaping a Shared Future: New Dynamics, New Opportunities, New Cooperation," drew over 1,600 representatives from more than 60 countries and regions.

For the first time, the Philippines will host WAN-IFRA Digital Media Asia in Manila from April 27 to 29, 2026. The gathering draws news media leaders, innovators, and disruptors from across the Asia-Pacific. It focuses on digital transformation, revenue innovation, and emerging technologies in publishing.

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As Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 kicks off in Barcelona—building on previews of AI, 6G, foldables, wearables, and launches from Xiaomi and Honor—TechRadar has launched live coverage from the event. Updates begin March 1 ahead of the main show starting March 2.

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On the opening day of the ai impact summit 2026 in new delhi, indian news publishers demanded fair compensation for using journalistic content to train ai models. They emphasized that news content differs from general internet data and is vital for model accuracy.

Manchester's Beyond The Music festival and conference will return for its third edition from October 7-9, 2026, at a new venue in Salford's MediaCity. The event announced on March 30 features keynotes, showcases, and a global All Content AI Summit hosted by Mayor Andy Burnham. Organizers aim to address music industry challenges and foster collaboration across creative sectors.

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