90 media leaders attend Bloomberg Africa Business Media Innovators Forum
Digital transformations, AI, business models and the future of media in Africa are among topics explored in Cape Cape Town, South Africa at the recently held Bloomberg Africa Business Media Innovators Forum.
The programme brought together a cross section of leaders to explore innovative approaches to fostering a vibrant media sector in Africa.
Co-hosted by M. Scott Havens, CEO, Bloomberg Media, Matthew Winkler, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus, Bloomberg News and Erana Stennett, Corporate Philanthropy Middle East and Africa, Bloomberg, the ABMI forum held from October 30 to November 1.
Focusing on the ideas and business solutions that can contribute to the future of media and journalism in Africa, the forum brought together a range of speakers including media owners, Senior Editors, Business leaders, government offices, community leaders and philanthropic organizations from over 10 countries.
Participants drew lessons from speakers on a range of topics from the influence of AI and digital technologies on media in Africa, to the future of work in the newsroom and and the sustainability of legacy publications across the continent.
Day one concluded with a Gala Dinner at the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town, followed by a private tour of Mary Evans’ exhibition ‘GILT’, led by Koyo Kouoh, Executive Director, and Chief Curator, Zeitz MOCAA.
The annual event forms part of the Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa (BMIA), a pan-African program launched by Michael R. Bloomberg in 2014. The initiative is designed to advance business journalism in Africa and accelerate development of a globally competitive media and financial reporting industry. The program delivers cross-disciplinary educational programs and mid-career fellowships to increase the number of highly trained business and financial journalists, as well as supporting research to stimulate new media innovations.
