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PH to host WAN-IFRA Digital Media Asia 2026, Asia-Pacific's largest news media event

Published Apr 21, 2026 04:56 pm
WAN IFRA Speakers:( from Left) Zuraidah Ibrahim, Executive Editor of the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong , Rosalia Lloret, Senior Advisor to the President of elDiario.es in Spain; ; Sam Guzik, Head of Product at WNYC and Senior Expert Adviser at the Future Today Institute in the United States; Troels Behrendt Jørgensen, Digital Director of Politiken in Denmark
WAN IFRA Speakers:( from Left) Zuraidah Ibrahim, Executive Editor of the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong , Rosalia Lloret, Senior Advisor to the President of elDiario.es in Spain; ; Sam Guzik, Head of Product at WNYC and Senior Expert Adviser at the Future Today Institute in the United States; Troels Behrendt Jørgensen, Digital Director of Politiken in Denmark
Thought leaders and innovators in news publishing from across the globe will meet in the Philippines to discuss the future of journalism in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in the evolving role of technology in media.
The three-day event, dubbed as Asia-Pacific’s largest news media event, will be held at the historic Manila Hotel from April 27 to 29 under the WAN-IFRA Digital Media Asia 2026.
Among the headline speakers are Zuraidah Ibrahim, Executive Editor of the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong; Troels Behrendt Jørgensen, Digital Director of Politiken in Denmark; Sam Guzik, Head of Product at WNYC and Senior Expert Adviser at the Future Today Institute in the United States; and Rosalia Lloret, Senior Advisor to the President of elDiario.es in Spain, whose career has been dedicated to leading the digital transformation of Spain’s top media groups.
They are expected to share strategies and insights on digital transformation, sustainable revenue models, and the evolving role of technology in media.
On the other hand, participants will immerse themselves in sessions that explore the impact of artificial intelligence on newsroom workflows and audience engagement, the challenges of navigating platform shifts and the rise of the creator economy, and case studies from leading international publishers on building sustainable digital revenue models.
Regional perspectives from Southeast Asia will ensure a balance of global expertise and local relevance, making every conversation meaningful and every connection valuable.
Supported by the Department of Tourism, the event will be graced by Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso at the opening ceremonies.
The Manila Hotel, the Grand Dame by the Bay, will provide a historic and iconic backdrop for this milestone gathering. Within its storied halls, media leaders, strategists, technologists, and creators will connect, collaborate, and chart the next era of publishing.
WAN-IFRA Digital Media Asia 2026 is more than a conference — it is a transformative experience that unites global leaders and regional innovators to shape the future of news.
Attendees will leave with actionable strategies, fresh inspiration, and the momentum to lead their organizations into the digital age.
For inquiries, please contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

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