WAN-IFRA South Asia

100 years of journalism, reimagined with AI. Discover how AI-powered archives & semantic intelligence are transforming content discovery, reuse, and new revenue opportunities at #DMI2026. 🎙️ Avinash Mudaliar, CEO, HT Labs 🎟️ Register: lnkd.in/dHMD5MuC

🚀 #DMI2026 brings together influential voices shaping the future of news. From newsroom leaders and product innovators to strategists and tech experts, this year’s lineup reflects the depth and diversity of the industry across South Asia & beyond. 🎟️ lnkd.in/dHMD5MuC

How do you make content discoverable in an AI-led world? Join this guided learning session at #DMI2026 to explore smarter strategies for discovery and audience reach. 🎙️ Papri Das, Training Consultant, PLUC 🎟️ Register: lnkd.in/dHMD5MuC

🚀 From audience engagement & monetisation to AI in media, Digital Media India 2026 #DMI2026 brings together voices shaping the future. 🎙️ Featuring @AbhinandanSekhr, CEO & Co-Founder, @newslaundry. 🎟️ Register: lnkd.in/dHMD5MuC

How do you win the next generation of news consumers? At #DMI2026, hear from Mehak Kasbekar, Editor-in-Chief, @BrutIndia, on what it takes to engage young audiences, build trust, and drive growth in a changing media landscape. 🎟️ Register: lnkd.in/dHMD5MuC

🚀 Digital Media India 2026 #DMI2026 is here! South Asia’s top news media conference returns – bringing together leaders shaping the future of journalism, tech & storytelling 🎤 Opening Keynote: Stig Ørskov, CEO, WAN-IFRA 👥 160+ delegates | 35+ speakers lnkd.in/dHMD5MuC

Information is everywhere, connection isn’t. That’s the gap Dutch newsroom @Spilnews is building around. Its model puts themes before creators and treats community as a reporting resource, not just a distribution channel, writes @nehahaz from #WNMC2026. wan-ifra.org/2026/06/a-cris…

In his opening keynote at WAN-IFRA’s World News Media Congress in Marseille, @nytimes Chairman and Publisher A.G. Sulzberger delivered a scathing assessment of how AI companies are “strip-mining” publishers’ sites and value, writes @TeemuHenriksson. wan-ifra.org/2026/06/nyts-s…

At The Quint, the issue wasn’t journalism, it was format. Readers clicked long-form stories, but didn’t stay. So they built an AI layer (NewsEasy): • brief • takeaways • Q&A Same story. Multiple entry points. wan-ifra.org/2026/04/at-the… @Abhilash279

LLMs are reshaping data journalism at The Hindu, helping reporters process massive datasets, write code and build tools faster. But editorial judgement stays human, says @vrsrini For @NewspaperWorld : wan-ifra.org/2026/03/how-th…

Only a few days to go until we gather in Bengaluru, India for the AI in Media Forum 2026. If AI strategy is on your agenda this year, this conversation is essential. 📅 24 February | Bengaluru Programme: lnkd.in/gSbsiBcM 🎟️ lnkd.in/gcvmxxyw

AI is reshaping how newsrooms operate – from workflows to audience insights to revenue. Join us in Bengaluru for AI in Media Forum 2026. Real case studies. Practical insights. 📅 24 Feb 2026 Programme: lnkd.in/gSbsiBcM 🎟️ lnkd.in/gcvmxxyw

AI is reshaping media – from editorial workflows and product to revenue and audience strategy. Join us in Bengaluru for the AI in Media Forum 2026. Hear real-world case studies from editors, CEOs & tech leaders. Plus, an exclusive Study Tour. Programme: lnkd.in/gSbsiBcM

What does AI implementation actually look like inside South Asian newsrooms? In this session, speakers will present AI projects already in action – from editorial workflows to product innovation. No hype. Just practical, tested implementation. 🎟️ lnkd.in/gcvmxxyw

Join us at the AI in Media Forum 2026 in📍Bengaluru for practical insights into how newsrooms are using AI today – from workflows and products to ethics and trust. Hear from editors and media leaders, plus an exclusive Study Tour. ✍️ Register: lnkd.in/g-9-Qq5K

💡News publishers are rethinking monetisation. Content commerce is emerging as a powerful alternative. Our upcoming webinar breaks down models, real examples, and how to align this with editorial values. Sign up today: wan-ifra.org/events/content…

From subscriber queries to staff upskilling, @newslaundry's AI chatbot “Ask Birubala” is cutting grunt work, streamlining workflows, and solving real problems – not chasing hype. My latest @NewspaperWorld report with insights from @chitranshoe : wan-ifra.org/2025/09/newsla…

.@nishantpoet also listed the various AI/ML capabilities in an AI-first CMS: -Content generation and summarisation - Automated publishing and distribution - Content curation & personalisation - Multimedia generation and optimisation - Research & verification assistance #DMI2025

Most news influencers work from studios and share opinions rather than report objectively. What sets traditional media apart is on-ground reporting and authentic voices. BUT, is traditional media asking the difficult questions that news influencers are? @BBCMukeshS at #DMI2025

Why do journalists need an AI-first CMS? @nishantpoet, Product Head – Times Internet, lists a few reasons at #DMI2025 - Enhanced productivity - Improved content quality - Unprecedented speed - Hyper personalisation - Informed decision making