Buenos Aires - 13° Edition - Oct 2 • 3 • 4
Register for free and take part in a Hands-on conference and Hackathon shaping the future of journalism, AI, and democracy.
8 Keynotes • 30 Workshops • 24 Lightning Talks • Media Fair •
8 Keynotes • 30 Workshops • 24 Lightning Talks • Media Fair •
Speakers
Shazna Nessa
Former The Knight Foundation and The Wall Street Journal
Saša Vučinić
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, North Base Media
Jane Barrett
Head of AI Strategy, Reuters
Edward Tian
CEO, GPT Zero
Luciana Cardoso
Media Business Advisor, MDIF
Malek Nasser
Vision and Founder, Zunou AI
Mark Hansen
Director Brown Institute for Media Innovation, Columbia University
Vivian Schiller
VP and Executive Director, The Aspen Institute
Craig Hammer
Manager, Development Data Group & Office of Chief Statistician, The World Bank
María Paula Murcia
Gestora de análisis e impacto, Mutante
Maggie Farley
Senior Director of Innovation and ICFJ Knight Fellowship, ICFJ
Steve Song
Senior Director, Infrastructure Mapping and Development, ISOC
Gitesh Gohel
Chief Product Officer, The Atlantic
David Coronel
Co-founder, Laia.ar
Schedule Buenos Aires
Thursday, October 2nd
Ciudad Cultural Konex
10 AM - 12 PM
Keynotes
12:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Media Fair
2 PM - 3:30 PM
Workshops
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Workshops
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Lightning Talks
6:30 PM - 7 PM
Keynotes
Friday, October 3rd
Ciudad Cultural Konex
10 AM - 12 PM
Sandboxes *
* Sandboxes invitation only
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lightning Talks
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Workshops
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Workshops
Kick off Hackatón
5 PM - 6:30 PM
Workshops
Kick off Hackatón
6 PM - 7 PM
Lightning Talks
Saturday, October 4th
AreaTres El Salvador
11 AM - 8 PM
Proposals
Hackathon
Pitches
Wrap up
Better information • Better networks • Better democracies •
Better information • Better networks • Better democracies •
Truth Tech Initiative
Hackathon
Media Party Buenos Aires
KICKOFF: OCTOBER 3
HACKATHON: OCTOBER 4
Join the creation of AI-powered solutions for media or dive into disruptive industry projects! Pitch your idea or team up in the Hackdash at this year’s Hackathon.
Heads up! This year, the Hackathon is happening at AreaTres El Salvador, so be sure to register.
Need expert advice to polish your proposal? You can book a 15-minute mentoring session on the afternoon of Friday, October 3rd. Spots are limited, so make sure to upload your idea to the Hackdash and grab your spot on the KickOff Hackathon Board in the Orientation section of the Konex courtyard.
Our mission and vision
Media Party facilitates the convergence between the media industry and technology in an innovative, international and practical way.
We believe that a healthy media ecosystem improves the quality of information and, therefore, how societies are informed and aspire to improve their democracies.
What is going to happen at Media Party?
Keynotes, Workshops, Lightning Talks, Media Fair and Hackathon.
Get inspired by
the pioneers
More than 10 conferences by international experts and dozens of lightning talks.
Connect at the
Media Fair
A unique fair with innovative initiatives, tools and services for the media. Everything together in one place.
Learn in the workshops
Open workshops to develop skills in tools and methodologies linked to the world of media. Designed and led by industry professionals.
Create in the Hackathon
A collaborative work day to develop impactful tools, products or services for the news and media industry.
Main Partners
Partner
Tech Partner
Sponsors
Allies


Do you want to be part of the Media Party team?
Join as a volunteer to help organize the activities of
Media Party Buenos Aires 2025.