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Global Media Forum (GMF)

The Global Media Forum is an annual gathering of journalists and media experts from around the world. DW has hosted the event in Bonn since 2007.

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Annalena Baerbock speaks into a microphone

Baerbock talks democracy at DW's Global Media Forum in Bonn

Baerbock talks democracy at DW's Global Media Forum in Bonn

Annalena Baerbock, Maria Ressa and Scovia Culton Nakamya discussed the importance of democracy.
PoliticsJune 20, 202438:05 min
A group of people sit together during a panel discussion at the Global Media Forum in Bonn

Middle East reporting: Upholding objectivity and compassion

Middle East reporting: Upholding objectivity and compassion

Journalists at GMF discuss bias, choice of words and the challenges they face covering the Israel-Hamas war.
Press FreedomJune 19, 202455:00 min
Attendees sit in concentric circles around a panel at the Global Media Forum 2024

How can media react to disinformation, climate change?

How can media react to disinformation, climate change?

Speakers at DW's Global Media Forum discussed what journalists can do when humanity's biggest issues intersect.
MediaJune 18, 2024
A group of people in an auditorium

Fake news offers unexpected opportunities for trusted media

Fake news offers unexpected opportunities for trusted media

Media users are aware of disinformation and are searching for trusted sources, delegates at DW's Global Media Forum say.
MediaJune 17, 2024
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock speaks at the Global Media Forum

Baerbock at Global Media Forum: Journalism is under pressure

Baerbock at Global Media Forum: Journalism is under pressure

In Bonn, this year's GMF has started, with over 1,500 media representatives from more than 100 countries taking part.
MediaJune 17, 202402:41 min
Annalena Baerbock (left), Maria Ressa (center) and Scovia Culton Nakamya (right) sitting next to each other

'Democracy didn't fall from the sky,' says Baerbock in Bonn

'Democracy didn't fall from the sky,' says Baerbock in Bonn

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has emphasized the need to protect democracy at DW's Global Media Forum.
PoliticsJune 17, 2024
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Annalena Baerbock speaking at the GMF 2024

DW's Global Media Forum 2024: Media industry under pressure

At DW's Global Media Forum, threats to journalists, disinformation and artificial intelligence are topics for debate.
MediaJune 16, 2024
Generative AI brings great opportunity and great risks for content producers. What role will human creatives have next to artificial intelligence?

Generative AI: A game changer for content creators

What role will human creatives have next to artificial intelligence?
Digital WorldJune 22, 202303:07 min
A computer screen with the home page of the artificial intelligence OpenAI web site

AI: Chatbots replace journalists

Will chatbots sound the death knell for human-made media content?
MediaJune 21, 2023
Journalist Oscar Martined, winner of DW's 2023 Freedom of Speech Award, addresses the Global Media Forum in Bonn.

Media freedom under threat globally

Freedom of Speech award winner Oscar Martinez is one of a growing number of journalists being targeted for their work.
Press FreedomJune 20, 202302:30 min
Joseph Hundah (CEO, Kwesé Media), Nathalie Malinarich (Editor, BBC News), Edith Kimani (Journalist, Deutsche Welle) and Tanit Koch (Journalist, n-tv) on stage at the GMF 2019

Global Media Forum: Journalism in a time of crisis

Media experts from around the world are debating the future of journalism in a time of wars, crises and catastrophes.
MediaJune 19, 2022
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