Media Party
Data 360 Global Challenge: Meet the 13 Finalists Advancing to Phase 2
In an era where digital manipulation and the erosion of shared facts threaten democracy and public well-being, rebuilding…
Journalism First: Kathryn Kotze on How AI Can Help Sustain the Modern Newsroom
NEW YORK — While the global media industry remains fixated on whether generative AI can—or should—write the news,…
Jacopo Ottaviani on Building a Community Around an Environmental Journalism Tool
Despite the persistent rain, the second day of Media Party New York 2026 began with an early surge…
Prototyping the Future: The Official Recap of Media Party New York 2026
Earlier this month, from May 8 to 10, Columbia University’s Brown Institute for Media Innovation became the global…
Journalism, Data, and AI: Apply for the Media Party and World Bank Micro-grants
Within the framework of the Regional Training Program, USD 1,000 incentives will be awarded to journalistic projects from…
Terms and Conditions of the “Data, Visualizations, and Artificial Intelligence for Storytelling” Program
SECTION I: Purpose and Definitions 1. Purpose of the Program This document establishes the terms and conditions for…
The Media Company of One: Hope King on Reclaiming Journalistic Autonomy
Hope King took the stage at Columbia University to deliver a keynote that cut through the noise of…
Neither Good, Nor Bad, Nor Neutral: Alexios Mantzarlis on Journalism’s AI Paradox
"AI is neither good, nor bad, nor is it neutral." Invoking Kranzberg’s First Law, Alexios Mantzarlis (Cornell Tech…
Innovation by Listening: Laura Zommer on AI and the Future of Community-First Journalism
The atmosphere at Media Party New York 2026 on Friday, May 8, was vibrant, but it was Laura…
After the Feed: Eli Pariser’s Roadmap for the Coming “Agentic Interface” Era
Media Party New York 2026 opened on Friday, May 8, with a first keynote that set a clear…
The Future of Local Truth: “Citizen Journalism Network” Wins Media Party NY 2026 Hackathon
Citizen Journalism Network (CJN) was announced the winner of the Media Party New York 2026 Hackathon this past…
Media Party New York 2026 Opens Tomorrow at Columbia University
Starting tomorrow, May 8, Columbia University's Brown Institute for Media Innovation becomes the setting for three days of…
The Innovation Lab: Why the Media Party NY Hackathon Matters Now
As we count down to Media Party New York 2026, we are preparing for more than just a…
Navigating Media Party NY 2026: A Curated Guide to This Year’s Workshops
From May 8–10, Columbia University’s Brown Institute becomes a global laboratory as Media Party NYC gathers more than…
3 Must-Watch Talks to Prepare for Media Party NYC
As we gear up for Media Party NYC 2026, taking place May 8-10 at Columbia University’s Brown Institute,…