World Press Freedom Day 2026
Media Innovation Forum
Join us April 28 – 30, 2026 in Arusha, Tanzania
"Shaping the Future of Journalism: Innovation, Integrity and Inclusive Growth"
Days of Activities
From a media fun run, high-level dialogues, sessions on AI in journalism, to an excursion to Ngorongoro crater.
Conference Theme
Shaping the Future of Journalism: Innovation, Integrity and Inclusive Growth
Co-Chair
The conference is co-chaired by the Government of Tanzania - Ministry of Information Culture Arts and Sports, UNESCO and Tech & Media Convergency (TMC) in Arusha, Tanzania.
The WPFD Summit in Tanzania is an annual event organized under the leadership of a selected chair from the World Press Freedom Day Committee members. The chair is elected through a voting process among the committee members, and both the chair and the host region rotate each year to ensure inclusivity and diversity in the celebrations.
April 28, 2026
06:00 – 10:00
Media Fun Run
Participants arrive, register, fundraising 5km run.
April 29, 2026
08:30 – 17:00
Opening Ceremony & Sessions
Welcome remarks, statements from officials, High Level Dialogue on Shaping the Future of Journalism: Innovation, Integrity and Inclusive Growth and breakaway sessions on various topics including Reimagining Journalism: Inclusion, Integrity and Innovation, Navigating Disruption: Media Integrity and Sustainability in the Digital Era, Financing the Future: Media, Markets and Growth and Empowering the Digital Creative Economy: Content.
April 30, 2026
08:30 – 14:00
Main Event & Closing Ceremony
Media Innovation Marketplace. Opportunity to showcase innovations, build partnerships and engage decision-makers. Keynote address and closing ceremony by the Guest of Honour, Hon. Mwigulu Nchemba, Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania.
May 1, 2026
05:00 – 17:00
Excursion to Ngorongoro crater
Participants arrive, register, excursion to Ngorongoro crater (subject to confirmation).
Co-Chair & Partners
The summit is co-chaired by the Government of Tanzania - Ministry of Information Culture Arts and Sports, UNESCO and Tech & Media Convergency (TMC) alongside other key stakeholders.
Government of Tanzania - Ministry of Information Culture Arts and Sports
UNESCO Tanzania
Tech & Media Convergency (TMC)
Idara ya Habari Maelezo
IMS Tanzania
MISA Tanzania
Nukta Africa Tanzania
Media Convergency (TMC)
Journalists Against Drug Abuse and Crime (OJADACT)
Tanzania Media Women's Association (TAMWA)
Union of Tanzania Press Clubs (UTPC)
Elimika Wikiendi
Media Council of Tanzania (MCT)
TWAWEZA
Rural Journalists Association of Tanzania
Tanzania Media Foundation
Legal and Human Rights Centre
JOWUTA
DW Akademie
Tanzania Editors' Forum (TEF)
Join Us in Arusha, Tanzania
World Press Freedom Day in Tanzania continues to be a significant event in strengthening the media landscape and fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and democracy.