12 March 2025
12:00 CET Zoom

The Schibsted Formula

Making AI Pay Its Way in News

Ezra Eeman

AI Expert and Director of Strategy & Innovation, NPO, Netherlands
Ezra Eeman World News Media Congress 2025

Ezra Eeman is the Director of Strategy & Innovation at NPO, the Dutch Public Broadcaster. Ezra has almost 20 years of experience in media, innovation and journalism. Previously he was Change Director at international media company Mediahuis, responsible for coordinating newsroom transformation and digital acceleration. He worked as the Head of Digital, Transformation and Platforms at the EBU, The European Broadcasting Union and before that was head of an innovation lab and journalist at VRT, the Flemish public broadcaster.

Juan Carlos Lopez Calvet

Director of Data & AI, Schibsted Media, Norway

As Director of Data & AI at Schibsted Media, Juan Carlos leads the charge in transforming the future of journalism through innovative data-driven strategies. His work focuses on harnessing the power of AI and responsible data usage to create products that resonate with millions of users. With over two decades of experience in the tech industry, Juan Carlos has a deep understanding of how data can shape business decisions, drive growth, and create opportunities for media organizations to thrive in the digital age. His leadership at Schibsted has been pivotal in leveraging AI to push the boundaries of modern media and deliver smarter, more personalized experiences for readers. 

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