This year's Global Media Forum (GMF) brings together media professionals and decision-makers from across the globe under the banner of "Disruption and Innovation."
In a nod to an unprecedented year, the 14th annual event, which is heldon June 14 andJune 15, will take an in-depth look at how journalism is faring in an age of disinformation and whether it can find a way to turn the tables back in the direction of truth and accuracy.
Following opening remarks by DW Director General Peter Limbourg, a number of high-profile speakers from Germany will kick off the event, including Chancellor Angela Merkel, Christian Democratic (CDU)chancellor candidate Armin Laschet and Green party chancellor candidate Annalena Baerbock. These will be followed by a number of other renowned figures from across the globe, includingRappler CEO Maria Ressa, American historian Timothy Snyder, cognitive scientistSteven Pinker and Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah Gbowee, hailing from civil society, culture and the sciences.
The unbridled power of social media
Among them is Brazilian Felipe Neto, whose battle against censorship has made him a divisive figure in Brazil and beyond, landing him with death threats and defamation campaigns for taking President Jair Bolsonaro to task.
"When we are facing fascism and fascists, everyone who decides to stay silent is an accomplice of this fascist regime,"he told DW.
Brazilian entertainer and vlogger Felipe Neto has millions of followers across the globe
"It's just very shameful in my point of viewthat artists and influencers are deciding to stay silent when we have this regime that is taking over Brazil. I stand by myopinionand I believe you cannot stay silent when you are facing someone like Jair Bolsonaro."
With 17 million subscribers on YouTube and a following of 41 million worldwide, Neto knows firsthand how influential social media can be.
"If you are followed by a million people, then a million people can be misinformed if you tell a lie or say something just from the top of your head without researching. That's basically the responsibility that I take very seriously," he said.
Simon Kolawoleagrees that big social platforms like Twitter and Facebook are a double-edged sword for mass information.
"Social media can be used as a force for good and bad. While the big platforms, such as Twitter and Facebook, have greatly helped with the distribution and amplification of reportsby the professional media, they have also provided the biggest space formobs to congregate and pontificate."
Nigerian journalist Simon Kolawole warns social media has opened the door to 'mob censorship'
The slate of GMF panelists will also include social media leaders, like Jesper Doub, Facebook's Director of News Partnerships, and Philip Justus, Google's vice president for Central Europe.
Creating a safe space for journalists
Another rising concern in journalism, especially with regard to the influence of technologies like social media and surveillance, is that of personal safety not just from physical attacks and harassment, but also from prosecution.
Irene Khan, who will be speaking about media freedom, fears for the lives of journalists especially women. As UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of expression, she has observed a worrying trend, and is fighting to reverse it.
Journalism is an 'essential element of the modern information ecosystem,' says UN special rapporteur Irene Khan
"Journalists rely on access to sources who feel sufficiently safe to share information on sensitive matters. All too often, journalists suffer reprisals for their investigative work, and are often forced to reveal their sources who then are also often harassed, attacked, prosecuted," she told DW.
Another speaker weighing on the topic attacks on freedom of speech and the need for diverse voices in the media is Turkish-British novelistElif Shafak.
"Coming from a country like Turkey, I do know that words can be heavy because of something you say in an interview. Because of something you write in a book you can be put on trial, you can be demonized, you can be attacked and targeted on social media and media," she told DW.
Turkish-British author Elif Shafak uses fiction to give 'a voice to the voiceless'
"We live in a world that does not celebrate or understand multiplicity, and we're constantly being reduced down to narrow identities or just threats of identities. I want to be able to celebrate multiplicity."
Broadcasters need meaningful legislation
This year's Global Media Forum will also focus on solutions to propel journalism forward. One driving trend, at least where Europe is concerned, will be strengthening public broadcasters, says Noel Curran, the director general of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).
"During the COVID-19 lockdown, public service media stepped up, providing trustworthy news,educationand much-needed entertainment.Audience figures show that the public turned to our members in large numbers," he told DW.
EBU Director General Noel Curran: 'It's always been our job to ensure that governments, authorities and audiences understand the critical role that public service media plays in society'
Securing funding for these broadcasters post-COVID will be crucial, and to do so, the EU will need to pass "meaningful platform legislation."
"There is an urgent need to secure Europe's digital sovereignty so the next generations can continue to benefit from strong public service media," he said.
This year's event is free of charge to the public. Clickhereto register for your free digital pass.
Federal Chancellor of Germany
Leader of Germanys governing CDU party and candidate for federal chancellor in the 2021 elections as well as incumbent Minister-President of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia.
US-American cognitive scientist at Harvard University and popular writer on language, mind, and human nature
Chairwoman of the Green Party of Germany and candidate for federal chancellor in the 2021 elections
Minister of State for International Cultural Policy at the German Federal Foreign Office
Palestinian-Israeli video blogger who first became an online hit by creating 1,000 daily 1-minute videos on Facebook
Director General of the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC)
Leading Belarusian opposition leader and candidate in the 2020 presidential election
Best-selling US-American author and Professor for History at Yale University. His words are quoted in political demonstrations around the world, most recently in Hong Kong.
Celebrated Filipino journalist and CEO of the news website Rappler
Vice President Central Europe, Google
Taiwans Digital Minister, is also a prominent advocate of media literacy and digital competence - both of which Tang regards as foundations of democracies.
Digital Director at BBC News. She oversees BBC News digital and social strategy and product development on all digital channels.
One of the most watched youtubers worldwide from Brazil and one of TIME magazines 100 most influential personalities in 2020.
Vice-President for Values and Transparency in the EU Commission
Peace activist, determined fighter for womens rights and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate 2011 from Liberia
Director of Media Partnerships Europe, Middle East and Africa at Facebook
Pulizer Prize winning US-American historian and journalist
Investigative journalist, producer and Director General of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU)
UN Rapporteur on Promotion of Freedom of Expression
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Global Media Forum to focus on effects of disinformation, populism - DW (English)
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