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
Amy Booth “The Buenos Aires Herald: How we relaunched a classic brand for new audiences”
https://youtu.be/edHKBHA_UaM?si=y1mHlPw1XfHkZmyS In this Lightning Talk, Amy Booth discusses the digital rebirth of the Buenos Aires Herald, an iconic newspaper founded in 1876. Renowned for its courageous reporting on human rights…
Data 360 Challenge Extended! Submit your project by April 20 and reshape the future of news
Great innovations often require a refinement process that doesn't always align with initial timelines. Following the launch of the Data 360 Global Challenge—a joint initiative between Media Party and the…
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Talks
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…
Gitesh Gohel “How publishers can build on-platform community”
https://youtu.be/Guu-pv6jPR4?si=loZW0NokauR_oNzM In this compelling talk, Gitesh Gohel, from The Atlantic, argues that media must evolve from content creators to dialogue facilitators. As traffic from search engines and social media declines,…
Shazna Nessa: A Journey Across Three Worlds – Media Party Buenos Aires 2025
https://youtu.be/p3yB9CZ4Myw?si=N2IHe1QeHHNezWABIn a thought-provoking presentation, Shazna Nessa explores the dynamic intersection of journalism, technology, and design throughout her career. She challenges the traditional limitations imposed by strict job titles, arguing instead that an interdisciplinary approach—one that combines deep skills…
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…