Workshops and breakout sessions

Workshop | Optimising editorial workflows: Practical AI tools for editorial teams, with SUBJCT

This hands-on 45-minute workshop helps publishing and content teams identify inefficient workflows and replace manual tasks with automated, structured solutions. Including real examples from SUBJCT’s publishing partners, participants will map their current content workflows, pinpoint pain points, and explore how automation — in content tagging, internal linking, and schema generation — can streamline production. The […]

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Mobile-first storytelling: mastering vertical video for news

Vertical video is no longer optional. It’s one of the most powerful ways to tell stories today. This workshop will guide you through the step-by-step process of producing short-form vertical news videos using only a mobile phone. We’ll cover best practices, storytelling techniques, and practical tools to create content that truly engages audiences.

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Building and sustaining independent media in challenging environments

How do you build and sustain independent media in challenging environments? Dara Ajala will share insights from Nigeria’s media ecosystem, drawing on her experience co-leading NAMIP. Learn how personalised strategy, product thinking, and collaborative design can support independent media to grow revenue, build resilience, and thrive—even in under-resourced or fragile markets.

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