The DW Global Media Forum boot camp 2019

Together with the Staatskanzlei NRW, PWC, and MediaRoad, Global Media Forum (GMF) launched boot camp format to the help take media start-ups to the next level. During the boot camp, media start-ups from all over the world came together for two days of training, one day of preparation and an opportunity for the finalists to pitch their project at the end.

The jury consisted of international investors, and for the winner, the prize included:

• extensive reporting on the winning start-up on our DW-platforms
• two days of media training tailored to the needs of the winner from the DW Akademie
• The opportunity to present the start-up during the GMF on May 28

Our jury reviewed and invited the most promising applicants to join the Global Media Forum 2019 in Bonn. Invited participants received a full conference ticket (worth €299) and a refund of travel and hotel expenses as well.

Global Media Forum

The Global Media Forum is hosted by Deutsche Welle and its partners. The conference offers a unique opportunity to connect and strengthen relations with over 2,000 inspiring representatives from the fields of journalism, digital media, politics, culture, business, development, academia and civil society.