The World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) has announced that its 76th World News Media Congress will take place in Krakow, Poland from 4 to 6 May 2025. The event, organized in partnership with Agora SA, publisher of Gazeta Wyborcza, will bring together media leaders, editors, and digital media specialists for three days of high-level exchange, workshops, and learning.
With the theme “Mastering Media’s New Playbook”, this year’s Congress aims to equip attendees with the latest strategies and case studies to navigate the constantly evolving media landscape. Vincent Peyrègne, CEO of WAN-IFRA, explains, “The Congress will showcase inspiring examples of organizations that have successfully integrated new technologies and are innovating through the use of data, AI tools, and collaborative action to strengthen their journalism. It will also focus on the new tactics needed to uphold trusted journalism in a world where truth is increasingly losing its currency.”
Following the success of the WAN-IFRA Congress in Copenhagen earlier this year, which attracted over 1,100 delegates from 78 countries, the organization is confident that the 76th World News Media Congress in Krakow will be just as enriching. Bartosz Hojka, CEO of Agora Group and a member of the Supervisory Board of WAN-IFRA, expressed his excitement for the upcoming event, 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.”
Peyrègne also highlighted the careful planning that goes into selecting the Congress’s location and theme, saying, “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.”
Distributed by https://pressat.co.uk/, the WAN-IFRA Congress is expected to draw a diverse and influential audience, further solidifying its reputation as a must-attend event for media professionals.