Regional AI and Data training program
A hybrid training program for journalists from Argentina, Bolivia, Mexico, and Ecuador, powered by Media Party and the World Bank. The best projects will be presented at Media Party Buenos Aires 2026.
Data 360Global Challenge
Media Party and the World Bank call on journalists, developers, and technologists to build the next generation of verification tools.
News
Jessica Gomes “Meedan: Toward a safer and more equitable internet”
https://youtu.be/gofJRaQ_5go?si=G2zngedMMAzNbSR_ Jessica Gomes presents Meedan, a non-profit tech organization promoting an equitable internet. Its mission is to support underrepresented communities by providing access to reliable information, especially during elections and…
Lineup confirmed! The Media Party NYC 2026 speakers are here
From May 8 to 10, the Brown Institute for Media Innovation at Columbia University will be transformed into a global laboratory where 300 scientists, journalists, developers, and entrepreneurs gather to…
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Talks
Maggie Farley “Beyond the whim of the algorithm: Finding Real News in the Creator Economy”
https://youtu.be/uWzqtXN3t3I?si=3uEGMfPDQ0ImHdBF In this fascinating Lightning talk, Maggie Farley explores the journalism revolution and the rise of independent creators who are currently outpacing traditional media in advertising revenue. Despite their financial…
Richard Hoechner Gallicani “How an ancient technology from the 70ies saved our digital magazine”
https://youtu.be/TdCJmAhAfx0?si=NM-9PBme1HkChd5_ At Media Party, Richard Hoechner Gallicani, co-founder of the Swiss digital magazine Republik, shared how an older technology proved vital for his publication's survival. As an ad-free cooperative, the…
Jim Haddadin “Meeting Monitor: Using AI to surface local news”
https://youtu.be/9i49wf7COXU?si=vbEI-NwtJKm51Dz2 In this Lightning Talk, Jim Haddadin introduces Meeting Monitor, a pilot project from Connecticut Public that uses artificial intelligence to cover local news in underserved areas. The initiative addresses the massive…
Sipho Kings “Building a newspaper without SEO, genAI or algorithms”
https://youtu.be/MznracHdT3M?si=90buHkmZFivHzVtq At Media Party 2025, Sipho Kings shared the remarkable story of The Continent, a digital newspaper that built its success by actively rejecting modern media trends like SEO, generative…
Catherine Sotirakou “Connecting Newsrooms, Academia and Tech for sustainable journalism”
https://youtu.be/idqOVhTVdtE?si=DcUTrZrZPgh2arC- In this Lightning Talk, Catherine Sotirakou presents IQ Media Hub, a European-funded initiative aimed at fostering innovation and knowledge transfer within newsrooms. The project brings together an international consortium…