An exclusive summit for decision-makers shaping the future of the media industry.
The LATAM Media Leaders Summit is the leading annual meeting point for senior media leaders across Latin America. Organised by WAN-IFRA, the summit brings together CEOs, editors-in-chief and leaders in product, audience and business to examine the industry’s most pressing challenges — and, above all, to reflect on how to lead effectively in a context of constant transformation.
In its 2026 edition, the summit will take place in Lima, Peru, a city that has established itself as a regional hub for innovation, journalism and business development. Over two days, key decision-makers from across the region will share real-world experiences, strategic insights and high-level conversations on the present and future of media, in a space designed for the open exchange of ideas.
Over two days, we will explore the trends, strategies and decisions shaping the road ahead:
Media leadership today faces a critical tension between sustainability, independence, social impact and external pressure. This pillar examines how power is exercised, how strategic decisions are made under uncertainty, and what defines relevant and responsible leadership in the Latin American context.
In a landscape where informational authority is fragmented and attention is redistributed, media organisations must redefine what it means to be influential. This pillar explores how relevance, legitimacy and connection with society are built when control over distribution no longer rests solely with the media.
Beyond trends or experimentation, this pillar focuses on the structural decisions that will determine media viability in the years ahead: focus, scale, partnerships, investment and strategic trade-offs. It invites leaders to approach the business of journalism with realism, ambition and a long-term perspective rooted in the realities of Latin America.
Technological and cultural shifts are redefining how media organisations are structured, how leadership is exercised internally, and what talent will be critical going forward. This pillar reflects on organisational models, culture and governance in the post-traditional newsroom era, and how to build more agile, resilient organisations aligned with purpose and capable of sustaining change over time.
2026 marks a turning point for media in Latin America. Pressure on business models, the accelerated adoption of technologies such as artificial intelligence, and increasing audience fragmentation have fundamentally reshaped how content is produced, distributed and monetised.
In this context, the LATAM Media Leaders Summit provides a necessary space to pause, reflect and gain perspective. It is not about abstract trend-spotting, but about sharing real lessons and debating the concrete decisions that are shaping media organisations today.
The summit is designed for leaders seeking strategic clarity, and a practical lens to navigate constant change without losing editorial focus or long-term sustainability.
The LATAM Media Leaders Summit is designed for a specific group of leaders facing complex strategic decisions, with direct impact on the editorial, cultural and economic direction of their organisations.
The LATAM Media Leaders Summit is designed as a space for strategic conversation, not a traditional conference. Its value lies in the format, the curation of content, and the calibre of participants.
The LATAM Media Leaders Summit 2026 is an invitation to join a strategic, honest and necessary conversation for those whose decisions will shape the direction of the media industry in Latin America.
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