The World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), the world’s largest international press organisation representing 3,000 news publishing companies and technology entrepreneurs, has announced Stockholm in Sweden as the host city for the 78th World News Media Congress, taking place in June 2027.
The announcement was made in Marseille during the 2026 Congress, where more than 1,300 media leaders from 65 countries gathered to shape the future of news media. Hosting alongside Bonnier News and Amedia as strategic partners, the Congress will showcase cutting-edge digital media innovation and provide a deep dive into newsroom transformation, audience engagement, and sustainable business models.
According to Anders Opdahl, the CEO of Amedia, “The Congress comes at a time when collaboration and innovation across the industry have never been more important. The Nordic media markets have shown that it is possible to combine strong local journalism, digital growth, and high levels of trust. Stockholm 2027 will be a unique opportunity for the global industry to explore new ideas, partnerships, and solutions together.”
Since its inception in 1948, the World News Media Congress has served as the leading international platform for dialogue, cooperation, and innovation in the news industry. The Congress aims to promote quality journalism, defend press freedom, and shape the future of news media globally.
Representing more than 20,000 publications and 3,000 companies across over 120 countries, WAN-IFRA organises the annual Congress, bringing together top executives, publishers, editors, and media innovators from across the global news industry. WAN-IFRA provides its members with expertise and services to innovate and prosper in a digital world and perform their crucial role in society. Meanwhile, Bonnier News is one of the leading news media companies in the Nordic region, with a broad portfolio of national and local news brands, digital subscription businesses, and editorial products across Sweden and beyond, while Amedia is Norway’s largest publisher of editorially governed news media, with a strong portfolio of local and national news brands across Scandinavia, and a leading position in digital subscription growth and innovation in local journalism.
For media enquiries, please get in touch with Qingxia Wu, Senior Digital Marketing Manager, Global Events, WAN-IFRA, at qingxia.wu@wan-ifra.org.
