A new dawn for Africa’s media

Surfacing the best practices of the fast-evolving news industry through a uniquely African lens

AI and impact on news media

Bringing the newsroom into business of news

Advertising and audience development

How African news media companies are navigating the changing landscape and going down the road less travelled


Join us at the fourth INMA Africa Summit, where African media leaders come together to discuss our victories or fears around AI and emerging technologies, reorganising newsrooms, and creating new revenue opportunities through partnerships. We aim to position ourselves for digital success, empower our content teams, and give the public a stronger voice in our conversations. Experience the best practices of the evolving news industry through an authentic African lens.

Agenda Highlights:

  • Keynote address: The state of media in africa
  • Panel discussion: Artificial intelligence and its impact on news media
  • Case studies: Bringing the newsroom into the business of news
  • Case studies: Revenue and innovation — winning ideas for sustainability and growth





Speakers

Rahaman Abiola

Rahaman Abiola

Editor-in-Chief
Legit.ng
Nigeria

Tangeni Amupadhi

Tangeni Amupadhi

Editor–in-Chief & Managing Director
The Namibian, Free Press
Nambibia

Joe Ageyo

Joe Ageyo

Group Editorial Director
Nation Media Group
Kenya

Koang Pal Chang

Koang Pal Chang

Managing Editor
Eye Radio
South Sudan

Richardson Doe

Richardson Doe

General Manager-Technology
Multimedia Group
Ghana

Dr. Anderson Uvie Emegbo

Dr. Anderson Uvie-Emegbo

Senior Executive Fellow
CEIBS Africa
Nigeria

Hoosain Karjieker

Hoosain Karjieker

Chief Executive Officer
Mail & Guardian
South Africa

Katharina Link

Katharina Link

CEO
Pulse Africa
Ghana

Anthony Makokha

Anthony Makokha

Audio Visual Editor
The Standard Group LTD
Kenya

Musikilu Mojeed

Musikilu Mojeed

Chief Operating Officer
Premium Times
Nigeria

Yvonne Okwara

Yvonne Okwara

Senior News Anchor, Citizen Television
Royalmedia Services
Kenya

Charles Onyango Obbo

Charles Onyango Obbo

Publisher, Writer
Afripedia Limited
Uganda

Greg Piechota

Greg Piechota

Readers First Initiative
INMA
United Kingdom

Rowan Polovin

Rowan Polovin

Head of Product & Tech
Daily Maverick
South Africa

Jerusha Raath

Jerusha Raath

Head of Adspace Studio
Media 24
South Africa

Earl J. Wilkinson

Earl J. Wilkinson

Chief Executive Officer
INMA
United States

Lance Witten

Lance Witten

Editor-in-Chief
Independent Online
South Africa










Curated by


Doreen Mbaya

Doreen Mbaya

Africa Division Manager
International News Media Association (INMA)







Topics

The digital journey of leading African newsrooms

Role of print in building a trusted multiplatform news media organisation

Deepening the connection with readers

Transformation of legacy media into leading content businesses

New revenue strategies for growth in Africa media

Technology and advertising for African news publishers - the threats and opportunities ahead

Questions? Contact INMA

Doreen Mbaya

Africa Division Manager
Tel.: +254721541025

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