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Maria Ressa in the plenary hall during her keynote speech

DW Global Media Forum 2022 — Shaping tomorrow, now

After two years of digital events, the Global Media Forum was finally held again in person in June.

Conference highlights | DW Global Media Forum 2022

An event to remember: Relive some of the best moments of the 15th edition of DW's international media conference.

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about "Shaping tomorrow, now"

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On the left half of the picture, slightly blurred in the background, the Twitter logo and in the right half of the picture, in focus in the foreground, Elon Musk with a sceptical expression on his face.

'Be careful of underestimating Musk's intentions'

Since Elon Musk’s takeover, Twitter has become the subject of repeated criticism — both in the public eye and in many reports about the platform. Can the entrepreneur's vision keep up with his critics?

Fellowship program 2022

The DW Global Media Forum fellowship program is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office and aimed at media professionals and influencers from developing countries. The seminars and workshops are designed to introduce the latest trends in media and journalism and build a network among the participants.

Frankfurt mayor Nargess Eskandari-Grünberg: Don't stop covering the prostests in Iran

OB-Kandidatin Nargess Eskandari-Grünberg

Nargess Eskandari-Grünberg herself was once detained at Iran's Evin prison. Today, the politician continues to speak up and demands support for the protesters.

Quinn McKew: "Freedom of expression is the canary in a coal mine"

The picture shows Quinn McKew. Her hair is loose and she looks with a smile directly into the camera.

The Executive Director of human rights organization Article 19 argues how media freedom is essential for holding those in powerful positions to account — and shares what in the future she still feels hopeful about.

Data journalism: Why usability is more than 'nice to have'

Journalism Professor Christina Elmer smiles into the camera. In the head shot, she wears a light brown sweatshirt and dark-framed glasses.

Why do media outlets need data journalism? Professor Christina Elmer shares her expertise on how to become a data journalist and the future of digital media.

Reporting gender: How journalists can deal with controversial topics

Berlin | Christopher Street Day CSD

Gender politics holds the power to divide societies, both in countries with restricted media markets and in those with free speech. How can journalists and media outlets deal with topics that carry such erosive power?

Local journalism on the brink

Local media outlets are in decline. Two Berlin magazines shared their secrets to succeeding nevertheless.

Inspiring interviews

Lack of three-dimensionality in reports on Afghanistan

DW Waslat Hasrat-Nazimi

The head of DW's Dari and Pashto Service, Waslat Hasrat Nazimi, has dedicated her new book to highlighting the human rights violations women and other marginalized groups — including journalists — face in Afghanistan.

Making news truly inclusive - but how?

On the importance of transcripts and captions for inclusivity in media content. Transcript in video description.

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Making news truly inclusive - but how?

Making news truly inclusive - but how?

Frances Haugen, what's wrong with social media?

Frances Haugen, what's wrong with social media?

Sham Jaff on bias in Western media

Sham Jaff on bias in Western media

A Pakistani journalist and the power of local journalism

A Pakistani journalist and the power of local journalism

Futurist Angela Oguntala | GMF talk

Futurist Angela Oguntala | GMF talk

Understanding AI with Stuart Russell | GMF talk

Understanding AI with Stuart Russell | GMF talk

Pratap Bhanu Mehta | GMF talk

Pratap Bhanu Mehta | GMF talk

Henriette Löwisch: Reporting starts with questioning own assumptions

Henriette Löwisch DJS München

How can journalism schools learn to cater to the needs of future journalism? The director of the German Journalism School shares her views on impartiality, diversity and the role of journalism for civilized discourse.

The power of global start-up ecosystems

Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative in Cape Town's skyline | GMF start-up ecosystems

Building on the success of the 2021 DW Global Media Forum start-up contest, we set out to explore start-up success stories by focusing on ecosystems around the world, where innovators seek solutions to big social issues.
A platform to seek solutions — together

The DW Global Media Forum offers a unique interdisciplinary platform for media professionals as well as decision-makers from politics, civil society, culture, education, business, and science from all over the world to get together and to learn from each other as part of an intercultural exchange since 2008. 

In June 2023, we welcomed 2,000 participants, including 150+ speakers, from more than 100 countries in Bonn, Germany and online for the 17th edition of the conference, on "Overcoming divisions." Thank you to everyone who shaped these two intense days!

And stay tuned: #GMF24 will take place on June 17-18, 2024. We look forward to having you join us again.

Plenary Session: The future of local journalism

The place made for minds

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Since 2012, the Global Media Forum fellowship program has welcomed more than 1,000 people, journalists to social entrepreneurs, from all over the world.
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Exploring media controversies

Up your social media game

How can news organizations keep up with this avalanche of content vying for your attention?

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Up your social media game

Up your social media game

Fewer people, fewer problems?

Fewer people, fewer problems?

What's gender got to do with it?

What's gender got to do with it?

Social media trends in 2022

Social media trends in 2022

Troll farms | GMF compact

Troll farms | GMF compact

How to report on Big Pharma | GMF compact

How to report on Big Pharma | GMF compact

NFTs explained | GMF compact

NFTs explained | GMF compact

What’s so bad about algorithms? | GMF compact

What’s so bad about algorithms? | GMF compact

GMF 2022 | Freedom of Speech Award | Gewinner

DW honors Ukrainian journalists Maloletka and Chernov for Mariupol reporting

Risking their lives, Evgeniy Maloletka and Mstyslav Chernov documented Russia's siege of the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol. The journalists are the 2022 recipients of DW's Freedom of Speech Award.

Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa: Journalism is 'at an existential moment'

Nobel laureate Maria Ressa delivering her keynote address at the Global Media Forum in Bonn

Speaking at the Global Media Forum in Bonn, Nobel laureate Maria Ressa noted that lies, laced with anger and hate, spread faster than facts. "Rebuilding trust with truth is vital to combat the rise of fascism," she said.

'Journalists should not become activists,' Global Media Forum urges

Climate protesters marching in London

Should journalists embrace or shun activism? At this year's DW Global Media Forum, media experts warn not to blur the lines between value-driven journalism and activism.

GMF 2022 | Timothy Snyder

Russia's blockade on Ukrainian grain 'is a disaster'

US historian Timothy Snyder has compared Russia's blockade of grain supplies from Ukraine with Stalin's terror of hunger. At the Global Media Forum, he called for more independent reporting from on the ground in Ukraine.

How will independent journalism survive the war in Ukraine?

Someone wearing a press helmet points to smoke rising from a building far away

Independent journalists in Russia and Ukraine work in violent, life-threatening conditions. They also must fight against propaganda, division and polarization. A panel at the Global Media Forum discussed their work.

Should African creatives leave or stay? 

How can the arts move the continent forward? An Arts.21 debate at the Global Media Forum. 
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