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
Editor-in-Chief
Legit.ng
Nigeria
Tangeni Amupadhi
Editor–in-Chief & Managing Director
The Namibian, Free Press
Nambibia
Joe Ageyo
Group Editorial Director
Nation Media Group
Kenya
Koang Pal Chang
Managing Editor
Eye Radio
South Sudan
Richardson Doe
General Manager-Technology
Multimedia Group
Ghana
Dr. Anderson Uvie-Emegbo
Senior Executive Fellow
CEIBS Africa
Nigeria
Hoosain Karjieker
Chief Executive Officer
Mail & Guardian
South Africa
Katharina Link
CEO
Pulse Africa
Ghana
Anthony Makokha
Audio Visual Editor
The Standard Group LTD
Kenya
Musikilu Mojeed
Chief Operating Officer
Premium Times
Nigeria
Yvonne Okwara
Senior News Anchor, Citizen Television
Royalmedia Services
Kenya
Charles Onyango Obbo
Publisher, Writer
Afripedia Limited
Uganda
Greg Piechota
Readers First Initiative
INMA
United Kingdom
Rowan Polovin
Head of Product & Tech
Daily Maverick
South Africa
Jerusha Raath
Head of Adspace Studio
Media 24
South Africa
Earl J. Wilkinson
Chief Executive Officer
INMA
United States
Lance Witten
Editor-in-Chief
Independent Online
South Africa
Curated by
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
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