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IPI World Congress 2018

The International Press Institute (IPI) held its 2018 annual World Congress in Abuja, Nigeria from 21-23 June 2018. Under the theme “Why Good Journalism Matters”, the World Congress affirmed the indispensable role of quality media in building strong societies, showcasing investigative stories and projects that bring positive change to individuals and communities in Africa and around the world.

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IPI is a Vienna-based global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists. We are dedicated to furthering and safeguarding press freedom, protecting freedom of opinion and expression, promoting the free flow of news and information, and improving the practices of journalism.

Damen Dowse

Project Syndicate
Executive Vice President of Business Development
dowse@project-syndicate.org

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With more than two decades of experience in bringing the diverse perspectives of the world’s leading thinkers, policymakers, and activists to a global audience, Project Syndicate provides more high-quality commentary to more leading news outlets worldwide than any other media organization, while reaching hundreds of millions of additional readers online.

We have forged deep relationships with many of the member publishers of IPI over the years, and are excited to meet and work with even more.

17:30 WAT

Conversation with the Government of Nigeria Presidential VillaJohn Momoh

19:00 WAT

Welcome Cocktail Reception Presidential VillaAlhaji Muhammad Musa Bello • Ismaila Isa

08:30 WAT

Registration Hilton Hotel

10:00 WAT

Welcome Remarks Hilton HotelScott Griffen • Gwen Lister

10:30 WAT

Coffee Break Hilton Hotel

11:00 WAT

Town Hall Meeting: Why Good Journalism Matters (And How to Make People Like It) Hilton HotelKadaria Ahmed • John Daniszewski • Glenda Gloria • David Jordan • Khadija Patel • Mostefa Souag

12:30 WAT

Lunch Hilton Hotel

13:30 WAT

Africa Media Forum : Political Transitions and Democratic Change in Africa - New Spaces for Media Freedom Hilton HotelScott Griffen • Mark Doyle • Gwen Lister • Tom Mshindi • Khadija Sharife

15:00 WAT

Africa Media Forum: Africa’s Looking to the Future. So Is Its Journalism. Hilton HotelSalim Amin • Juliet Ehimuan • John Momoh

15:30 WAT

Reporting Africa - Shaping a New Africa Narrative (Presentation) Hilton HotelRoukaya Kasenally

16:00 WAT

Coffee Break Hilton Hotel

16:30 WAT

Africa Media Forum: Understanding Terrorism and Conflicts in Africa Hilton HotelAdaobi Tricia Nwaubani • Victor Bwire • Hamza Idris

17:00 WAT

Africa Media Forum: Fighting the Good Fight - African Media Face the Might of State Censorship Hilton Hotel / Edo RoomEdetaen Ojo • Deodatus Balile • Joan Chirwa • Barbara Kaija

19:00 WAT

Gala Dinner & Award Ceremony Hilton HotelJohn Githongo • Glenda Gloria • Ken MacQuarrie • Lai Mohammed • Edetaen Ojo • Yemi Osinbajo

20:30 WAT

Conversation with Wole Soyinka Hilton HotelKenneth Woosuk Choi • Wole Soyinka

09:00 WAT

Story Lives On Hilton HotelBarbara Trionfi • Zaffar Abbas • Matthew Caruana Galizia • Abdulwaheed Odusile

10:00 WAT

When Lone Wolves Join Forces: Collaborative Investigative Reporting on Corruption, Financial Crimes and Abuse of Power Hilton HotelAnita Pratap • Anas Aremeyaw Anas • Dapo Olorunyomi

11:00 WAT

Short Break Hilton Hotel

12:15 WAT

Lunch Hilton Hotel

13:15 WAT

Contending with Fake News and Propaganda Hilton HotelJohannes Hano • David Ajikobi • Virginia Pérez Alonso • Mary Dedinsky

14:15 WAT

Innovative Ways to Fund Investigative Journalism: Interactive Conversation Hilton HotelMotunrayo Alaka • Lisa Akinyi May • Joshua Olufemi

15:00 WAT

IPI General Assembly Hilton Hotel / Edo Room

18:30 WAT

Transfers to the closing dinner TBA

19:00 WAT

Closing Dinner The Dunes, Maitama district, AbujaYusuf Kabiru • Abubakar Bukola Saraki