212 participants from 30 countries as of 18 January 2026

Bangladesh (Top)

• Mizan Rahman Chowdhury, Special Correspondent, The Daily Jugantor
• Mizanur Rahman Chowdhury, Special Correspondent, The Daily Jugantor
• Tajdin Hassan, Chief Business Officer, The Daily Star

Botswana (Top)

• Mbongeni Mguni, Business Editor, Mmegi
• Innocent Selatlhwa, Senior Reporter, Mmegi

Canada (Top)

• Tokunbo Ojo, Associate Professor, York University

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
• Galal Homouda, Editor in Chief, The Arab Digital Media Journal
• Salsabel Salah, Business Development and Outreach Officer, Mada Masr

France (Top)

• Ayoub Guezzoul, CCO, Jeune Afrique Media Group
• Joaquin Iturralde, Directeur Commercial - Afrique, AFP

Gambia (Top)

• Yaya B. Baldeh, Managing Editor, The Alkamba Times

Germany (Top)

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

Ghana (Top)

• Gilbert Dacosta, Editor-in-Chief, Offshore Africa Magazine

India (Top)

• Shambhu Sahu, Assistant Professor, Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication
• Ritesh Shisode, Student, MGMU College of Journalism and Mass Communication

Ireland (Top)

• Onyinyechi Eze, Strategic Partner Manager, Google

Kenya (Top)

• Joe Ageyo, Editor-In-Chief, Nation Media Group
• Rachael Akidi, Lead editorial strategist, Reebo Consult
• Robert Abong'o, Subscriptions & Engagement Lead, STANDARD GROUP PLC
• John Bundotich, Ag. Chief Content Editor, The Standard Group
• Esau Busiega, Business Development Associate, East & Southern Africa, BBC News
• Moses Chepkwony, Broadcast Systems Engineer, Mediamax Network Ltd
• Fidence Cherotich, Student, RONGO University
• Arif Elsaui, Director, Facts Center for Journalism
• Frankline Gituma, Audio Content Lead - Meru FM, Mediamax Network United
• Joanna Gommans, Commercial Lead, Mediamax Network United
• Caleb Kamau, Journalist
• Priscila Kamiri, Data scientist, The Standard Group PLC
• Zubeidah Kananu, Broadcast Journalist, and President, Kenya Editors Guild
• Caroline Karobia, Africa Initiative Manager, Solutions Journalism Network
• Watson Karuma, Deputy Editor, K24 - MEDIAMAX
• Eddy Kavai, Head of TV Production, Mediamax Network United
• Alex Keter, Audio Content Lead - Milele FM, Mediamax Network United
• Philip Keter, Transmission Lead, Mediamax Network United
• Ken Kiunga, GNI Trainer, Google
• Alex Kobia, Sales, Viory Video
• Paul Koitie, Chief Sub-Editor, Nation Media Group
• Albert Leny-Otieno, Writer, People Daily
• Mary Lusiba, Head of Business Development, Africa, BBC World Service
• Anthony Makokha, Audio-Visual/Digital Managing Editor, The Standard Group PLC
• Wesley Maritim, Business Development Manager, East & Southern Africa, BBC World Service
• Doreen Mbaya, Africa Division Manager, INMA
• Samwel Eviator Mboya, Editor and Digital Journalist, LIDA Network
• Samson Mburu, News Editor, Mediamax Network United
• Judysheila Mugo, Video Editor, Pulselive Kenya
• Lillian Mutavi, Digital Sub-Editor, Standard Media Group
• Francis Mutegi, Chief Editor, Kenya News Centre
• Noel Mwakughu, Executive Producer, China Global Television Network
• Frankline Mwimbi, HR- Shared Service Partner, Mediamax Network United
• Monicah Ndungu, Chief Corporate Affairs Marketing and Partnerships Officer, Nation Media Group PLC
• Alex Ngala, Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, Equal Action
• Kenneth Ngaruiya, Chief Executive Officer, Mediamax Network United
• Betty Njeru, Editor, News and Current Affairs, The Standard Group PLC
• George Nzwili, Digital Lead, Mediamax Network United
• Robi Ochieng, Lecturer, United States International University -Africa
• Vincent Ogunde, Freelance correspondent, Nyota FM107.3 Kenya
• Denish Otieno, Media Lecturer, Kenya Institute of Mass Communication
• Winfrey Owino, Reporter, The Standard
• Iain Peter, Communication Manager, Akili TV
• Simon Riitho, Research Assistant, Aga Khan University
• Daicy Rotino, Audio Content Lead - Emoo FM, Mediamax Network United
• Joshua Staron, Journalist, Technical University of Mombasa
• Shaban Ulaya, Video Content Lead - K24 Kiswahili Editor, Mediamax Network United
• James Wambua, The Editor, The Exchange Africa
• Clarence Wandera, Video Content Lead - Programming, Mediamax Network United
• Ellen Wanjiru, Video Content Lead - K24 English Editor, Mediamax Network United

Lesotho (Top)

• Francis Mukuzunga, Editor, Ubuntu Media t/a The Mail Lesotho

Liberia (Top)

• Bai Sama Gwenning Best, Managing Director, Liberian Observer

Malawi (Top)

• Edyth Kambalame, Bureau Chief, Nation Publications
• Doreen Malema Magombo, Sales Executive, Nation Publications
• Sosten Mpinganjira, News Editor, Nthanda Times
• Eric Mtemangombe, Senior Business News Analyst, Nation Publications Limited
• Winston Nelson Mwale, Editor-in-Chief, AfricaBrief
• Sellina Nkowani, Online Editor, Nation Publications
• Alfred Ntonga, Deputy CEO, Nation Publications

Morocco (Top)

• Mohamed Lafouairas, Journalist, SNRT /Moroccan National Broadcasting Company

Namibia (Top)

• Sibangani Dube, Lecturer, International University of Management
• Christof Maletsky, Chief Executive Officer, New Era Publication Corporation
• Zoe Titus, Executive Director, NMT Media Foundation

Nepal (Top)

• Tekendra Bashyal, Journalist, Busy Media Group Ltd

Nigeria (Top)

• Lola A, Marketing Manager, Live Captital
• Ridhwan Abdullahi, Media Innovation and Business Manager (Growth Officer), WikkiTimes Media and Publishing Limited
• Rahaman Abiola, Editor In Chief, Legit.ng
• Adeyemi Adekunle, Journalist, Lens AfricaTV
• Noah Aderoju, Journalist, Media Career Development Network
• Maryam Adura, Media and Public Relations, Federal Inland Revenue Service
• Gloria Agbomadzi, Head of Corporate Communications, Pulse Africa
• Lolade Akinmurele, Deputy Editor, Businessday Media
• Johnson Akintayo, Producer and Director, WAD Media Center
• Modestus Anaesoronye, Assistant Editor, BusinessDay Media Ltd
• Kanyinsola Aroyewun, Director of Marketing & Content Growth, Pulse Africa
• Femi Asu, Nigeria Business Correspondent, The Africa Report
• Eunice Ayobami, Media Product Manager, Media Career Development Network
• Ololade Akinmurele, Deputy Editor, Businessday Media
• Temi Bamgbose, Editor, BusinessDay Media Ltd
• Simon Ejembi, Head, Digital, Channels TV
• Ime Enang, Director, Business & Partnerships, Premium Times Center For Investigative Journalism
• Lydia Epelle, Information Officer, Redeemers University
• Tayo Fagbule, Editor, Businessday Media
• Salisu Ibrahim, Head of Desk, Hausa, Legit.ng
• Ademu Usman Idakwo, Reporter, The Standard Gazette
• Nwachukwu Iheanyi, Assistant Editor, BusinessDay Media Ltd
• Temitayo Jaiyeola, Editor, BusinessDay Media Ltd
• Ini Victoria John-Mekwa, Deputy Editor, Channels TV
• Ini John-Mekwa, Deputy Editor, Channels Television
• Katharina Link, Chief Executive Officer, Pulse Africa
• John Momoh, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Channels Media Group
• Miriam Musyoki, Editor In Chief, Pulse Africa
• Eric Ojo, Editor-at-large, Metro Daily Nigeria
• Precious Okeowo, Principal Information Officer, University of Ilorin. Ilorin, Nigeria
• Ambrose Okoh, Controller Programmes, Channels TV
• Oladipo Oladehinde, Energy Editor, BusinessDay Media Ltd
• Yomi Omogbeja, Editor-In-Chief, AthleticsAfrica
• Chidi Onyeanakwe, News Blogger, Informed Lens Media
• Emmanuel Oshobajo, Video Production Manager, Channels TV
• Lekan Otufodunrin, Executive Director, Media Career Development Network
• Tosin Oyediran, Reporter, Punch Nigeria Limited
• Tolulope Popoola, Deputy Online Editor, BusinessDay Media Ltd
• Lateef Sanni, Audience Engagement Officer, Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (Dubawa)
• Olusola Sanusi, Journalist, Legit.ng
• Mary Ugbodaga, Journalist, Legit.ng
• Mojola Winjobi, Creative director, Mister Wow
• Olubunmi Yekini, Senior Reporter/Producer/Content Creator, HeapNews

Poland (Top)

• Iwona Pawluk, Project Manager, Webinar Producer, INMA

Somalia (Top)

• Abdi Omar Bile, Managing Editor, Puntland Mirror

South Africa (Top)

• Olwethu Bhozo, Marketing and Brand Officer, The Daily Voice Newspaper, Independent Newspapers PTY LTD
• Aasra Bramdeo, Editor: Digital, SABC News
• Koang Chang, Station Manager, Eye Radio
• Adam Cooke, Head: Learning and Development, Media24
• Kaydin Cupido, Digital Campaign Manager, Media24 Newspapers
• Ancilla Donaldson, Key Account Manager, Media24 Newspapers
• Gerard Grobler, Publisher, Overstrand Herald
• Tasmia Ismail, Owner, Str@tify
• Abigail Javier, Multimedia Editor, Eyewitness News
• Sandra Kwon Hoo, Acting news editor, DFA
• Kgomotso Kgatle, National Trade Marketing Manager, Independent Media
• Francois Malan, Head of Events, Media24 Newspapers
• Amos Mananyetso, Editor, Daily Sun
• Palesa Manasoe, Communications and Database intern, Quote This Woman+
• Lwazi Manqele, Editor in Chief, Trends Nexus News
• Dimitri Martinis, Chief Executive Officer, MCM Digital Media
• Dinilohlanga Mekuto, Producer, SABC
• Neo Merafi, Marketing Director, Maverick Brand
• Jabu Mkhize, Audience and Engagement, Arena Holdings
• Morgan Morgan, Acting Editor, DFA
• Devereaux Morkel, Content Manager, Independent Online (IOL)
• Sany Moyo, Producer, SIDmedia
• Nthabeleng Mzizi-Dhlamini, Deputy Director, Africa Regional Media Hub
• Shoneez Nadasen, Key Account Manager, Adspace24
• Sandy Naude, Chief Executive Officer, Africa Community Media
• Sibusiso Ngalwa, Editor in Chief, Primedia
• Mapula Nkosi, Managing Editor, City Press, Media24
• Cwayita Nondula, Editor, I'solezwe lesiXhosa, Africa Community Media
• Maudy Nyandoro, Executive Assistant, Africa Community Media
• Lucky Nkhoma, PR Strategist, Soweto Brand Communications
• Keshni Odayan Chetty
• Wendy Papp, Communication Manager, Qoute this woman+
• Randal Paul, Digital Key Account Manager, Media24 Newspapers
• Charlene Rolls, Head: Accelerated AI Adoption, Media24 Lifestyle YOU
• Rehana Rutti, Marketing & Events, Independent Newspapers PTY LTD
• Rudzani Siliga, Manager Product and Pool Bettinf, 4Racing
• Raksha Singh, Marketing Manager, Media24
• Rayhaan Surve, Deputy Chairman and Head of Media, Independent Media
• Lolonga Tali, Education Officer, Amathole Museum
• Nolwazi Tusini, Program Director, Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF)
• Daniel Van Der Lith, Multi media journalist, Diamond Fields Advertiser
• Nv Vosser, business manager, Caxton Local Media (CLM)
• Gladwell Ntusi Vulikhaya, Publisher, Daily Morning
• Bibi-Aisha Wadvalla, Managing Editor, Health-e News
• Lance Witten, Editor in Chief, Independent Online (IOL)

Sweden (Top)

• Soren Ostergaard Sorensen, Senior Media Advisor, Fojo Media Institute

Switzerland (Top)

• Wandiri Murithi, Operations Project Manager, APO Group
• Michelle Scott, VP Business Enablement, APO Group
• Sirisha Vegulla, Project Coordinator, APO Group

Tanzania (Top)

• Caroline Gachara, Managing Director, R&R Associates
• Athuman Mtulya, Senior News Editor, BBC News Swahili

Uganda (Top)

• Catherine Ageno, Broadcast Editor, Monitor Publications Ltd
• Gilbert Ampeire, Research Executive, Nation Media Group Uganda
• Ndagire Batuuka Hajara, Head of Marketing, Nation Media Group Uganda
• John Bosco Birungi, Brand Manager Print, Nation Media Group Uganda
• Ezaruku Draku Franklin, Staff Reporter, Monitor Publications Ltd
• Gloria Irankunda, Retained Features Reporter, Nation Media Group, Uganda
• Edward Kayondo, Statistician, Nation Media Group Uganda
• Isaac M, Managing Director, Hope Channel Uganda
• Julian Mwine, Head of Content Hubs, Nation Media Group Uganda
• Jane Okwera Angom, Training and Development Specialist, Crown Media
• Stephen Otage, Journalist, Daily Monitor Publications LTD
• Emmanuel Waiswa, Strategy Execution Officer, Nation Media Group
• Felix Warom Okello, Bureau Chief, The Monitor Publications Limited

United Kingdom (Top)

• Peter Burdin, Independent, Mentor and coach in Journalism
• Efrem Gebreab, Senior Producer, BBC World Service
• Steve Martin, Senior Business Development Manager, BBC News
• Julius Mbaluto, Editor, IEA Media
• Swaroop Poudel, Chief Executive Officer, WeAsk.News

United States (Top)

• Krista Avedikian, Database Manager, INMA
• Yvette Dominguez, Customer Service Specialist, INMA
• Amalie Nash, VP/Journalism, INMA
• Earl Wilkinson, Executive Director and CEO, International News Media Association (INMA)

Zambia (Top)

• Marianne Daka, Founder/Head of Training and Curriculum, Bizjourno Academy
• Richard Sakala, Managing Editor, Daily Nation Newspapers
• Brian Simpande, Knowledge Management Officer, Panos Institute Southern Africa (PSAf)
• John Tshinseki, President, Zambian Cyber Security Initiative Foundation

Zimbabwe (Top)

• Winstone Antonio, Senior Reporter, NewsDay
• Courage Tanyaradzwa Dutiro, Journalist, TellZim News
• Alfandika Last, Station Manager, University Campus Radio, Great Zimbabwe University
• Muchemwa Silence Mugadzaweta, Digital & Online Editor, Alpha Media Holdings
• Limukani Ncube, Editor, Zimpapers
• Sehlule Ncube, Business Development Consultant, Freelance
• Kholwani Nyathi, Editor, Alpha Media Hospotal