WAN-IFRA has selected Stockholm to host the 78th World News Media Congress in June 2027. The event will focus on digital innovation, newsroom transformation, and sustainable business models. Bonnier News and Amedia are strategic partners.
Media executives, editors, and product leaders will converge in Stockholm in June 2027 for the 78th World News Media Congress, organized by WAN-IFRA. The event is set to highlight digital innovation, newsroom transformation, and strategies for audience engagement and sustainable business models—key issues for publishers navigating rapid technological change.
Stockholm, recognized as one of the most digitally advanced media markets, will provide a platform for news organizations to share approaches to digital subscriptions, AI integration, and trusted journalism. The Congress aims to address how publishers are adapting to new distribution channels, including platforms and algorithm-driven experiences, as the industry faces ongoing shifts in how audiences discover and consume news.
WAN-IFRA CEO Stig Ørskov said the Nordic region is home to some of the most forward-thinking media companies, and that the Congress will serve as a global meeting point for solutions and innovation in journalism. Bonnier News CEO Anders Eriksson noted that the Nordic countries have become a testing ground for digital transformation, from subscription growth to AI and newsroom innovation. Amedia CEO Anders Opdahl emphasized that the event comes at a time when collaboration and innovation are critical for the industry, and that the Nordic markets demonstrate the potential to combine strong local journalism with digital growth and high audience trust.
The announcement was made during the 2026 Congress in Marseille, where over 1,300 media leaders from 65 countries gathered. Since 1948, the World News Media Congress has served as a leading international forum for dialogue, cooperation, and innovation in the news industry, with a mission to promote quality journalism and defend press freedom globally.
WAN-IFRA represents more than 20,000 publications and 3,000 companies across over 120 countries, bringing together top executives, publishers, and innovators each year. The Congress is expected to provide a unique opportunity for the global news industry to explore new ideas, partnerships, and solutions. For those interested in regulatory shifts affecting publishers, recent developments in the UK—such as the Competition and Markets Authority's focus on Google Search rules—have also drawn attention to the evolving landscape for news organizations. See how UK publishers are responding in this related report on regulatory changes impacting news media.
For media inquiries, contact Qingxia Wu, Senior Digital Marketing Manager Global Events at WAN-IFRA, at [email protected].
Bonnier News is a leading news media company in the Nordic region, with a broad portfolio of national and local news brands and digital subscription businesses. Amedia is Norway’s largest publisher of editorially governed news media, with a strong presence in local and national news and a focus on digital subscription growth and innovation.
