19 - 23 October 2026
Washington DC, New York City & Philadelphia
U.S.

U.S. Newsrooms Study Tour 2026

Navigating Disruption in Media

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Discover How U.S. Newsrooms Are Redefining Their Journalism

Join our exclusive executive Study Tour for news publishers worldwide. It is  a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes at some of the most influential and significant media organisations in the United States.

From 19 to 23 October 2026, we will study how leading American newsrooms are responding to seismic shifts in media, technology, and society. 

Join us and gain practical insights, fresh insights and build global connections. Return inspired, with fresh strategies for your newsroom.

2026 Itinerary Snapshot

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Highlights from our 2025 U.S. Newsrooms Study Tour

What You’ll Experience

🌐 Innovation at work

Spend five days visiting top-tier newsrooms in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City, where journalism leaders are confronting seismic challenges to the news business. See how they are responding with new strategies, new tools and AI.

💡Meet Those Leading the Change

Hear directly from editors, product leads, and technologists strengthening and reshaping American journalism.

🤝 Build Global Connections

Connect with fellow executives and editors from across the globe — share insights, challenges, and solutions.

Our past tours included visits to:

Who should join?

This tour is exclusively for news publishers, including editors-in-chief, journalists, newsroom executives, innovation leads, and strategists from digital, broadcast or print.

Whether you’re in Asia, Latin America, Africa, or Europe, this tour is for you.

What’s included

Meetings with U.S. newsroom leaders on their strategies and challenges

Behind-the-scenes access to editorial, product, and innovation teams

Real-world use cases of AI, automation, and data in journalism

Sessions on audience engagement, community building, and product thinking

Insights to take back and implement in your newsroom

See How U.S. Newsrooms Are Using AI

Go behind the scenes of leading U.S. newsrooms and learn how AI is shaping editorial workflows, products, and audience strategies.


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Contact

If you are interested in joining us, we recommend registering early. Places are limited and demand is high among senior newsroom leaders worldwide.

Olga Britto

Olga Britto
Director, Latin America
Bogotá, Colombia

olga.britto@wan-ifra.org

Cherilyn Ireton
Executive Director, World Editors Forum
London, England

cherilyn.ireton@wan-ifra.org