Newsroom Summit 2026
WAN-IFRA is bringing together leading thinkers in the media industry who are redefining their newsrooms and the media landscape with their vision and ideas.
Save the date to join us in Oslo, Norway on 18-19 November 2026! We will meet at VG- one of the leading Norwegian news publishers. Expand your knowledge and connect with peers in this valuable opportunity. Our expert speakers will highlight solutions and practical ideas suitable for newsrooms of all sizes that you can take back.
Newsroom leaders will present case studies and best practices on how they are transforming their work processes to create successful editorial strategies that are engaging readers through high-performing premium content and diversified products.
This year’s Newsroom Summit will be guided by the following strategic themes:
- Transformation & the Future Newsroom: What do current transformation projects tell us about the newsroom of the future, and are they a blueprint for what happens next?
- AI and Human Editorial Value: If AI can produce and distribute content, what’s the editorial value only humans can still deliver, and are we actually building for it?
- Vibe Coding in Editorial: Is vibe coding actually bringing editorial projects to life, or is it a fad newsrooms will quietly drop in a year?
- Journalism in a Video-First World: As audiences demand more video, are we all successful journalists expected to morph into TikTok stars or documentary makers, or is that the wrong instinct entirely?
- The Future of Newsroom Talent and the big staffing conundrum: as roles blur across editorial, product, and audience, do newsrooms need fewer reporters and more hybrid producers, or is that the wrong trade to make?
It’s a chance to connect with fellow newsroom strategists, unpack common challenges and share ideas on the way forward!
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