175 participants from 21 countries as of 20 January 2026

Algeria (Top)

• Laeed Zaghlami, Professor Media Analyst, University of Algiers

Congo, The Dem Rep Of The (Top)

• Pascal Ashuza Mihigo, Chief Executive Officer, Le live du livre Media Group

Egypt (Top)

• Omar Badr, CIO, AlMasry AlYoum
• Amal Fawzy, Editor in chief, Al Ahram

Ethiopia (Top)

• Tenkir Teni Biza, Media coordinator, Ethiopia

France (Top)

• David Sallinen, Chief Executive Officer, Upgrade Media

Germany (Top)

• Anne Olf, Sales Manager, EPA Images
• Ioana Strater, Programming and Events Director, INMA

Ghana (Top)

• Moses Okoe Conney, Cleaner, Kwadani Kleaning Service
• Richardson Doe, General Manager of Technology, Multimedia Group Limited
• Joana Afua Otowewa Mensah, News Editor, UTV Ghana
• Patrick Ntumy, Sales, Greatiam Company
• Michael Ogbodu, Broadcast Journalist, Media General Ghana Limited
• Queen Richla Osei Wireko, CEO, Rich Pencil Art Gallery, Queen Richla Graphic Design, Rich Adepa Natural Cosmetics and RichAfrik Fashion Designs
• Godfred Sanjage, Student, UPSA

India (Top)

• Anupam Pandey, Consultant, Blogger, Citizen Journalist, Digital Media Expert, Freelance

Kenya (Top)

• Tasleem Abdulla, Director, Janst
• Amondi Aroko, Editor, TUKO.co.ke
• Noelcynthia Atieno, Producer, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
• Linda Bach, Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Editors Guild
• Wanyika Charles, Creative Director, Cliq Visuals
• Hellen Githaiga, Homepage Editor, Nation Media Group PLC
• Mical Imbukwa, Editor, Success Afrika
• Njeri Irungu, Reporter, NewsRoom Hub
• Kevin Imbugwa, N/A, N/A
• David Kagina, Reporter, K24 TV
• Emily Kaiga, Communications Consultant, Kenya Editors Guild
• Natalie Kakai, Digital Media Officer, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
• Jackson Karanja Kinyanjui, Regional Coordinator, Media Council of Kenya
• Jared Kidambi, Business Unit Manager, Digital Tech, The Standard Group PLC
• Priscillah Kimani, Founder, Green Climate Network
• Reina Kimeu, Editor Native & User Generated Content, Nation Media Group PLC
• Peter Koech, DevOps & Middleware Lead Engineer, Nation Media Group PLC
• June Lance, Reporter, Freelance
• Leah Lemalon, Information Officer. Journalist, County government of Samburu. Maa digital Tv
• Albert Leny-Otieno, Writer, People Daily
• Elizabeth Limagur, Board Vice Chair, Communication
• Mary Lusiba, Head of Business Development, Africa, BBC World Service
• Godfrey Macharia, Radio Presenter and broadcast technician, The Standard Group PLC
• Mercy Maina, Communications Assistant, Ichiban Tax & Business Advisory LLP
• Ken Mbaya, Operations and Special Projects Lead, Nuvision Media
• Emmanuel Mbungu, CEO & Founder, TechnetKe Limited
• Esther Mwangi, Sub Editor, The Standard Group PLC
• Timothy Ndombi, Digital Video Content Lead, Mediamax Network United
• Benson Ndungu, Lecturer, Multimedia University of Kenya
• Memphis Nekesa, Reporter, Northrift Radio
• Judy Nguta, Audience Development Manager, The Conversation Africa
• Diana Caroline Njama, Co-founder, Climate Tracker
• Veronica Nthakyo, Chief Executive Officer, Chyullu News
• Charles Ogallo, Editor, The Blue-News/Sealink News Agency Ltd
• Daisy Okoti, Research and Impact Editor, Nation Media Group PLC
• Faith Oneya, Writer & Editor, Ipas
• Jared Ontobo, Audio Visual Communications Officer, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Africa
• Cynthia Ojwang, Communications Intern, Kenya Editors Guild
• Mutethia Raphael, Journalist, U FM
• Enock Sikolia, Journalist, The Real Historian Ltd
• Caroline Wachira, Director: Marketing and Digital Transformation, Royal Media Services Ltd
• Franklin Wairimu, Editor, Ngoso News
• Laura Walubengo, Media Liaison, Qhala
• Chris Avram Waweru, Communications Specialist, World Vision Kenya

Liberia (Top)

• Bai Sama Gwenning Best, Managing Director, Liberian Observer
• E. Varney Kamah, Station Manager, Global Dream TV/FM Radio 92.3MHz

Malawi (Top)

• Doreen Malema Magombo, Sales Executive, Nation Publications Ltd

Mauritania (Top)

• Aichatou El Bahi, Journaliste et directrice d'un site web d'information féminine, https://nabd.mr/ar/node/3068

Namibia (Top)

• Mathews Abraham, Multimedia Officer, NMT Foundation
• Christof Maletsky, Chief Executive Officer, New Era Publication Corporation
• Esther Mbathera, News Editor, The Namibian
• Helene Meintjes, Sales & Marketing Manager, The Free Press of Namibia
• Namutenya Ndadi, Videographer, The Namibian
• Esme Ndjodhi, Executive Assistant to MD, The Free Press of Namibia

Nigeria (Top)

• Lubabatu Abubakar, Communications Officer, Cedro Royal LTD
• Seyi Adedokun, Teacher, Bridge International School
• Martins Adegboyega, Online Content Strategist and Webmaster, New Telegraph Newspaper
• Amaka Agwulonu, Audience Engagement, BusinessDay Media Ltd
• Lolade Akinmurele, Deputy Editor, Businessday Media
• Patience Asanga, Science journalist, Science from the Corners
• Nduka Asoh, Head, Technical Support, BusinessDay Media Ltd
• Eunice Ayobami, Media Product Manager, Media Career Development Network
• Ololade Akinmurele, Deputy Editor, Businessday Media
• Eden Benibo, Editorial Director, Hello ICON Magazine
• Victoria David, Student, University of Uyo
• Michael Dibie, Journalist, Africanews
• Esther Emoekpere, Data Analyst (Audience Engagement), BusinessDay Media Ltd
• Mujeeb Jummah, Founder and Editor, The African Comics & Cinematic Empire (TheACE)
• Emmanuel Joe, Mr, Company
• Chisom Michael, Head, Audience Engagement, BusinessDay Media Ltd
• Justus Nwakanma, Publisher, Daily Review Online
• Bernice Ochia, Social media manager, Science From The Corners
• Olumide Odemorin, Video Editor, Freelance
• Akinola Oyewobi, Deputy Head of Digital Strategy & Technology, Premium Times
• Moritus Peters, Data Analyst, BusinessDay Media Ltd
• Israel Sunday, Chief Executive Officer, Construction
• Dorcas Taiwo, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Joy, Inc.
• Francis Anselm Zirra Bazza, Bazza Multimedia

Senegal (Top)

• Caroline Mbodj, Managing Director Pulse Senegal - Director of Pulse Francophone West Africa, Pulse Senegal

South Africa (Top)

• Arlette Boonzaaier, Advertising Executive, Africa Community Media
• Jana Boshoff, Digital editorial support specialist, Caxton Local Media
• Tashni Bridgmohan, Marketing and Brand Officer, Independent Newspapers PTY LTD
• Earl Coetzee, Digital Editor, Media24 Newspapers
• Yaeesh Collins
• Geraldine Cupido, Journalist, Independent Online (IOL)
• Chantel Erfort Manuel, Media Consultant, The Colour Manuel
• Aayesha Fridie, Social Media Manager, News24
• Mohammed Hoosain, Commercial director, Independent Newspapers PTY LTD
• Kgomoyakeng Hopane, Marketing and Brand Officer, Africa Community Media
• Yasmine Jacobs, Content Producer, Independent Newspapers PTY LTD
• Gcwalisile Khanyile, News Editor, Independent Newspapers
• Faheem Khota, Product Development Lead, Independent Online (IOL)
• Henk Kruger, Creative Coordinator, Independent Newspapers PTY LTD
• Percival Kwong, Webmaster, Independent Media
• Vine Lucas, Digital AdTech Manager, Condé Nast
• Siphokazi Mabo, Marketing Manager, SNL24
• Khensani Magubela, Marketing Intern, Independent Media
• Ntsika Majiba, Group Researcher, Africa Community Media
• Lwazi Manqele, Editor in Chief, Trends Nexus News
• Manyane Manyane, Multi-Media Journalist, Africa Community Media
• Collin Dimakatso Mashile, Chief Director Broadcasting Policy, Department of Communications and Digital Technologies
• Dineo Mogotsi, News Editor, Africa Community Media
• Morgan Morgan, Acting Editor, DFA
• Mervyn Naidoo, Content Manager, Independent Newspapers PTY LTD
• Sandy Naude, Chief Executive Officer, Africa Community Media
• Thobeka Ngema, Journalist, Independent Newspapers PTY LTD
• Mapula Nkosi, Managing Editor, City Press, Media24
• Alastair Otter, Editor, The Outlier
• Adam Oxford, Director, Area of Effect
• Kamini Padayachee, Content manager, Independent Newspapers PTY LTD
• Qama Qukula, Audience Engagement Editor, News24
• Justin Samuel, Advertising, Volt.Africa
• Sven Schoof, Product Team Lead, Media24 / 24.com
• Andrew Seldon, Editor, Technews
• Christina Senekal, Editor in Chief, Independent Media
• Michael Sherman, Digital Journalist, Africa Community Media
• Karen Singh, Journalist, Independent Media
• Rayhaan Surve, Deputy Chairman and Head of Media, Independent Media
• Theolin Tembo, Digital Producer, Africa Community Media
• Thabiso Thakali, Deputy Editor, Arena Holdings - Sowetan newspaper
• Lutfia Vayej, Group Executive Communication & Marketing, Independent Newspapers PTY LTD
• Gisele Wertheim Aymes, Publisher, Aegle (Pty ) Ltd
• Jason Woosey, Digital Journalist, Independent Online (IOL)

Tanzania (Top)

• Fiona Musana Marwa, Associate Director, Partnerships, Climate Lead

Uganda (Top)

• Sem Agaba, Sales representative, MPL
• Bernard Busuulwa, Business Writer, Nation Media Group Limited
• Iga Hassan, Head of Creative, Nation Media Group
• Immaculate Kaduyu, Accountant, Nation Media Group Uganda
• Bright Benard Kaheru, Key Accounts Manager Agencies, Nation Media Group Uganda
• Moses Kintu, Graphic & Motion Designer, Nation Media Group
• Emmanuel Lusembo Kyate, Technical Manager, Nation Media Group Uganda
• Betty Mudondo, News Anchor, NTV UGANDA
• Sabra Nakazzi, Search Social & Analytics Lead, Nation Media Group Uganda
• Maimuna Nanteza, Business Manager, Nation Media Group Uganda
• Hashim Nuwagaba, Motion Graphics Designer, Nation Media Group
• Samuel Oluka, Security and Safety Officer, Monitor Publications Ltd
• Sulaiman Onzima, Business Executive, Nation Media Group
• Juliet Justine Rukundo, Editor Lifetsyle, Nation Media Group Uganda
• Najma Salim, Digital Producer, Nation Television Uganda
• Richard Senkwale, Country Business Manager, Nation Media Group
• Ronald Ssetyabule, Cameraman, Nation Television Uganda
• Jorram Paul Ssonko, News Anchor, Nation Media Group
• Moses Talemwa, Editor, Nation Television Uganda
• Amiri Wabusimba, Writer, SHANIX MARKETING AND MEDIA AGENCY LTD
• Emmanuel Waiswa, Strategy Execution Officer, Nation Media Group
• Godfrey Denis Wasswa, Assistant Network Administrator, Nation Media Group Uganda

United Kingdom (Top)

• Reward Mushayabasa, PhD (Media Studies) Candidate, University of Westminster
• Swaroop Poudel, Chief Executive Officer, WeAsk.News

United States (Top)

• Krista Avedikian, Database Manager, INMA
• Yvette Dominguez, Customer Service Specialist, INMA
• Steve Engelson, VP Sales & Marketing, Tecnavia Press
• Saren Richardson, writer/editor, Ipas

Zimbabwe (Top)

• Lawrence Chikonye, Freelance Writer, Passion Writers
• Happiness Chikwanha, Digital, Audiences and Products Head, Zimbabwe Newspapers (1980) Ltd
• Elita Chikwati, Agriculture News Editor, The Herald
• Alfandika Last, Station Manager, University Campus Radio, Great Zimbabwe University
• Champion Mudavanhu, Programs Producer, GZU Campus Radio
• Muchemwa Silence Mugadzaweta, Digital & Online Editor, Alpha Media Holdings
• Limukani Ncube, Editor, Zimpapers