Confidently embrace the future at the fourth annual AMP conference.

Global ideas, African influence.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The 2025 lineup turned heads. Trailblazers, innovators, and bold thinkers took the stage and set the bar high. The 2026 AMP conference is gearing up to do it all over again. 2026 speakers to be announced soon.

Gather with top media innovators at #AMP26 in the Cape Winelands for two days of bold ideas, global connections, and future-focused conversations.

A high-energy community

Join this innovative network of independent publishers and journalists who collaborate, support one another, and drive the industry forward.

You’ll gain access to:

• Hear from leading voices in media,journalism, and storytelling across Africa and beyond.

• Dive into keynotes, the latest case studies, and discussions on business models, product innovation, and audience engagement.

• Connect with peers to shape the future of newsrooms, media ventures, and digital content.

What’s on the #AMP26 agenda?

  • Africa’s creator economy: Explore how podcasters, comedians, and digital influencers are reshaping news, trust, and credibility on the continent.

  • Reporting from conflict zones: Learn essential tools for covering conflicts safely and responsibly while producing stories that make an impact.

  • Investigative collaboration across borders: Discover strategies for uncovering corruption, cross-border crime, and environmental malpractice through multi-country reporting.

  • Revenue, data, and sustainability: Unlock the power of audience data, innovative business models, and practical strategies to make independent media thrive.

  • Tech, AI, and newsroom innovation: See how African media are leveraging AI, digital tools, and new storytelling techniques to engage audiences and fight misinformation.

  • Women leading the way: Celebrate and learn from women journalists breaking barriers, leading conflict reporting, and driving investigative journalism across Africa.

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”

Peter Drucker, management consultant, educator, and author, widely regarded as the founder of modern management theory and practice

Africa is a cradle for media innovation. The continent is teeming with entrepreneurs and innovators tapping into new media markets, finding fresh ways to serve audience communities, and using technology creatively to deliver news and information to the people. Africa Media Perspectives celebrates these innovations and the innovators behind them, providing a platform for the exchange of ideas and inspiration.