Media Party — the international conference that, across 15 editions, has brought the global media-innovation community together in Buenos Aires and the United States — is making its European debut. On September 7 and 8, 2026, CaixaForum Barcelona becomes a living laboratory of keynotes, lightning-talks, practical workshops, a project fair and our signature hackathon.
The agenda centers on a single, urgent question: how do we sustain the integrity of information in the post-search era and the age of generative AI? To address this challenge, we are bringing together a multidisciplinary group of global innovators, researchers, and technical pioneers.
Here is a look at the speakers confirmed for Media Party Barcelona 2026.
Confirmed Speakers
Nic Newman (Senior Research Associate, Reuters Institute): Lead author of the Journalism, Media, and Technology Trends and Predictions 2026 report. For over a decade, he has directed the Digital News Report, analyzing global news consumption patterns across 48 markets.
Clara Jiménez Cruz (Co-founder & CEO, Maldita.es): Leader of the Spanish foundation dedicated to fighting disinformation. She also chairs the European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN) and serves on the board of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN).
Teresa Mondría Terol (Senior Manager, AI, NPR): Specialist in integrating machine learning and AI tools directly into newsroom editorial workflows. Her experience includes conducting the AI-assisted document analysis for the Epstein Files at The New York Times.
Dmitry Shishkin (Independent Media Advisor): Expert in audience-centric media strategy, widely recognized for developing the BBC User Needs Model. He works with global news organizations to structure their content and operations around clear audience behaviors.
Chema Alonso (VP & Head of International Development, Cloudflare): Expert in cybersecurity and digital infrastructure. He previously served as Chief Digital Officer at Telefónica and founded the security firms ElevenPaths and Informática 64.
Elena Sanz (Editorial Director, The Conversation Spain): Award-winning science journalist with extensive experience writing for major outlets including El País, El Mundo, and La Sexta. Her work in public interest journalism has earned prestigious accolades, including the Boehringer Ingelheim Prize.
Joining the Ecosystem in Barcelona
Media Party Barcelona operates as a multidisciplinary laboratory, bringing together journalists, software developers, and researchers. This is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand from these global experts and gain practical insights to bring back to your own newsroom.
Registration is completely free and open to anyone working at the intersection of media and technology. You can secure your pass today via Eventbrite.
We look forward to seeing you in Barcelona as we tackle these urgent challenges together.
