From May 8–10, Columbia University’s Brown Institute becomes a global laboratory as Media Party NYC gathers more than 300 innovators to tackle the “post-search” era. With traditional homepages fading and audiences shifting toward AI platforms and vertical video, this isn’t just a conference—it’s a hands-on workspace for those defining the next chapter of journalism.
By bridging the gap between newsroom ethics and technical scale, Media Party creates the perfect environment to solve the industry’s most complex problems. From automating local news workflows to rethinking monetization in a creator-led economy, we’re here to build the tools and relationships that will sustain a trustworthy and resilient media ecosystem.
To help you navigate the schedule, we’ve curated this guide into four paths tailored to your specific professional goals:
1. AI in the Newsroom: From Theory to Production
These sessions are for those ready to implement AI tools in their work—without compromising editorial integrity.
- Introduction to Codex for Newsroom Workflows – OpenAI | May 9 | 11:30 AM | Pulitzer Hall | Christina Lim • Evan Hirsch
- Teresa Mondria Workshop – NPR | May 9 | 11:30 AM | Pulitzer Hall | Teresa Mondria Terol
- Build a Gemini-Powered YouTube Summarizer | May 9 | 2:45 PM | Pulitzer Hall | Madona S Wambua
- AI in the Newsroom: Practical Workflows for Editors | May 9 | 4:30 PM | Pulitzer Hall | Natalie Van Hoozer • Vania André
- AI Tools That Won’t Get You Fired | May 9 | 4:30 PM | Pulitzer Hall | Mike Reilley
2. Monetization & The Creator Economy
Fresh strategies for growth and understanding how individual creators are changing the business of news.
- Creator Providers: Who are you, What do you need & How can you become one? | May 9 | 11:30 AM | Pulitzer Hall | Justin Bank • Amy Mitchell
- Turning the Funnel Sideways: The Modern Growth Playbook | May 9 | 4:30 PM | Pulitzer Hall | Justin Bank
3. Platforms & Modern Audiences
Understanding how algorithms shape information and mastering the formats that connect with today’s public.
- How Social Media Algorithms Amplify Hate Speech: Case Study of Sudanese Refugees in Cairo | May 9 | 11:30 AM | Pulitzer Hall | Eslam Hamedan
- Enigma Government Archive | May 9 | 11:30 AM | Pulitzer Hall | Charles Berret
- Making Vertical Video: A Hands-on Workshop | May 9 | 2:45 PM | Pulitzer Hall | Lauren Saks • Micah Gelman
- Reaching the Audience That Gave Up on News: What we learned from 200 Classrooms and 25 campuses | May 9 | 4:30 PM | Pulitzer Hall | Brijesh • Jack Brewster
4. Deep Data & External Sources
Stepping beyond traditional sources to tap into massive external data—from satellite imagery to global APIs—for automated context and original investigations.
- How to use Wiki APIs for your news publication | May 9 | 2:45 PM | Pulitzer Hall | Hal Triedman • Brandon Tracy • Sucheta Salgaonkar
- Using satellite imagery for journalism: From the basics to AI | May 9 | 2:45 PM | Pulitzer Hall | Logan Williams
Plan Your Experience
Beyond these workshops, the full Media Party New York experience includes keynotes, lightning talks, a vibrant Media Fair, and a high-stakes Hackathon. To plan your own custom path through the weekend and ensure you don’t miss out on these sessions, check out the full agenda.
