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Centre de Cultura Contempornia de BarCelonaMontalegre, 5 - 08001 Barcelona 17 - 19 June 2015

The widening reach of social media is creating a ground shift in the news industry. And there is much to be learned as we are still in the early days of experimentation.

This is especially true in the realm of mobile web. Last year, a report found that social media drove 34 percent of mobile web traffic as opposed to 17 percent of desktop traffic.

The continuous change in our consumption habits and the increased interactivity of social media will ultimately make mobile a critical gateway for content.

But to use the parlance of journalism, we must not bury or lose sight of the lede:

Social media is not the boon of the traditional journalism industry, nor is it a panacea. It is merely a natural extension of our technical evolution and it is up to us to steer it in the right direction.

We convene today to define a new narrative in which social media, and digitisation in general, is at the heart of all journalistic progress. It is the mission of the Global Editors Network to bridge the gap between the different generations of editors, between content creators and technology providers, and between established media and new storytellers.

And for the next three days of the GEN Summit 2015, we invite you all to take part in defining that narrative.

We would like to shed light on some of our exciting programmes and their culmination points at this years Summit. The Editors Lab Final, the world cup of news hackathons, brings together more than 40 contestants from all over the world to compete in creating an innovative newsroom prototypes. Similarly, the Startups for News Final will crown a startup with a unique offering to journalists and journalism.

Our main evening event, the Data Journalism Awards Ceremony, will honour the best in data reporting and newsgathering. Supported by Google, CaixaBank and the Knight Foundation, the Awards are an international competition that rewards the most innovative data-driven journalism projects. This year, we selected 14 winners from more than 480 entries from all over the world.

We also invite you to visit our bootcamps on wearables and virtual reality journalism.

Participants can visit the Project Syria demo space: an immersive storytelling experience that aims to give voice to the plight of the Syrian children affected by the ongoing war.

Finally, this summit allows us to introduce the Climate Publishers Network, a collaboration initiative by 25 founding partners (see page 12) that aims to syndicate articles related to climate change free of charge in the run-up to COP21 in Paris.

Just like last year, we are honoured today to hold the GEN Summit at the beautiful grounds of the Centre de Cultura Contempornia de Barcelona. We are also grateful to our host, the Generalitat de Catalunya, for their hospitality and unwavering support.

Lastly, we thank all of our strategic partners, sponsors, exhibitors, and media partners for their generous support and enthusiasm, and for sharing our belief in making a difference in the news industry.

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15:00 - 16:30 - Sala Teatre

1 - Wearable NeWs beyoNd the GadGets Joint session with OnA

We are in the prehistory of wearable news: the devices exist, but not yet the usages in both content creation and content consumption. Connected watches and other wearable devices might not disrupt journalism, but they will be a new way to listen to news through text to speech technologies or fast streaming reading. Sensor journalism will also appear, a sophisticated blend of crowdsourcing, big data and wearables. this bootcamp will allow editors to make the difference between gadgets and really interesting new devices empowering people or improving news distribution.

With:Robert Hernandez, assistant professor, uSC annenberg (and ona Board member)with David Sancha, managing director, XalokLouis Jebb, Founder and Chief executive, immersivly

Moderator: Roman Gallo, Ceo, gallomultimedia

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2 - From bitcoiNs to bitNeWs: toWards the oNe-ceNt article Can the itunes model fit to the news industry? is it better to sell 100,000 articles at one cent rather than 1,000 articles at one euro? this bootcamp will check what the benefits are for digital media to unbundle content and use specific platforms for selling their content. the promise is rich, from digital kiosks selling individual articles to paid-for services using bitcoins. Some predict a brilliant future for those platforms focused on new users and some believe the dream of larger distribution will become a nightmare.

With Kelly Leach, Ceo, piano mediaDuco van Lanschot, head of international, BlendleClaire Wachter, Vp Business development, inklNikolay Malyarov, CCo & general Counsel, pressreader

Moderator: Toni Piqu, Consultant on newsroom organisation, Cases i associats

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16:30 - 17:00Coffee BReAK

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3 - Vr JourNalism aNd immersiVe storytelliNG immersive storytelling is becoming a reality through new devices allowing people to tell stories through stereoscopic 3-d, 360-degree visuals, and full immersive virtual reality goggles. mel will set up the workshop by explaining the science behind virtual reality and how immersion can be so profound as to create new experiences and feelings. nonny will follow with a showcase of journalistic possibilities for editors and will analyse the latest experiments. Young audiences are the first targets of this new way to tell stories, but not exclusively: tomorrow virtual reality could become a mass media.

With Nonny de la Pea, emblematic group Ceo & uSC School of Cinematic arts annenberg Fellow Mel Slater, director of the event lab, university of Barcelona

Moderator: Roman Gallo, Ceo, gallomultimedia


17:00 - 18:30 - Auditorium

4 - media iNNoVatioN iN chiNa: the latest treNdsWith a staggering 1.3 billion mobile registrations - the equivalent of one for nearly every person in the country - and 640 million internet users, China is a powerful force in todays media. giant internet leaders Baidu, alibaba and tencent/WeChat (together called Bat) are Chinas answer to google, apple, Facebook and amazon. together with the state and some independent media, they are driving a mobile first revolution and adding to the technological clout of the worlds biggest internet market.

With:Ji Tao, assistant editor-in-Chief of China daily group & editor-in-Chief of China daily europeYing Chan, Founding director of the Journalism and media Studies Centre, the university of hong Kong David Schlesinger, managing director, tripod advisors

Moderator: Joyce Barnathan, president, iCFJ

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18 June 2015

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9:30 - 9:40

iNtroductioN to the FiFth GeN summit Matt Kelly, gen Summit Chairman

9:40 - 10:20

makiNG mobile aNd social Work toGetherin the newsroom, social media can be your best friend or your worst enemy. one thing is certain, you cannot ignore it. taking advantage of shifting mobile consumption habits can turn social media into your ally. how can you redesign your newsrooms structure to turn valuable traffic into meaningful conversations?

Dialog: Samantha Barry, head of Social media and Senior director of Strategy, Cnn, with Anne-Marie Tomchak, reporter and presenter, BBC trending

10:20 - 10:35

smartWear & media: What i learNed From WorkiNG With top maNuFacturerstime has sped up for smartwatch innovation and the race is on to crack the content delivery code on this new interface. When media organisations are trying to repackage and monetise content in the internet of things era, news republic - winner of the Best mobile media and publishing app award at mobile World Congress 2015 - has successfully launched a news apps on Samsung gear and apples iWatch. its Ceo will share his experiences regarding his companys journey on this latest frontier for news.

WithGilles Raymond, Ceo, news republic

Moderator: Amanda farnsworth, editor, Visual Journalism, BBC news

10:35 - 10:45

Why a climate publishers NetWork?25 media organisations from all over the world became the founding partners of the Climate publishers network in may 2015. Cpn is a mutual syndication of articles related to climate change free of charge during the run-up to Cop 21. each media organisation will be able to republish material without having to worry about license fees.

WithWolfgang Blau, Wolfgang Blau, executive director, digital Strategy, guardian news & mediaPatricia fernandez de Lis, Science and technology editor-in-Chief, el pas

Moderator: Bertrand Pecquerie, Ceo, global editors network

CxeNSe MASTeRCLASS

11:30 12:15Thursday 18 June, Aula 2Access next to Gen expo entrance, 1st floor

more thaN Just aNalytics: GettiNG true, real-time iNsiGht oN NeWsroom perFormaNce

in this masterclass, we turn analytics into insight. learn how true real-time insight into your statistics can significantly improve the newsroom impact on the bottom line, how to target better, keep mobile and social users on site and make more readers consume more of your content. mix and match users with the content they prefer to read, at their most convenient time.

Speaker:

Vigleik Takle, Senior Vice president, global operations, Cxense



10:45 - 11:00

FirSt Battle oF the StartupS For neWS Competition

With SAM vs spot.iMevangeline de Bourgoing, director of programmes, global editors network


11:30 - 11:50Keynote speech:

becomiNG a commuNity platForm iNstead oF a coNteNt proVider: its Worth the aGoNy

For newspaper publishers around the world, striking a balance between print and digital strategies is crucial for growing readership and establishing brands. how can a symbiotic relationship between the two platforms deliver quality, effective journalism and generate more profit?

WithDavid Montgomery, Ceo, local World and former Chief executive of mirror group

11:50 - 12:20

liVe streamiNG aNd NeWs: What is the impact oN your NeWsroom?live streaming services such as meerkat and periscope are reinventing live news coverage. Consumers can now access or broadcast an uninterrupted stream of live events anywhere around the world with nothing but a smartphone in hand. the prospect of incorporating these tools in newsrooms will not only enhance reporting, but also provide better engagement with new audiences.

WithLippe oosterhof, Ceo, livestationBrooke Minters, Senior producer, aJ+Richard evans, head of Social media, Sky news

Moderator: Jodie Hopperton, international Consultant

12:20 - 13:00

iNside al Jazeera: operatioNs oF a Global media NetWorkFounded in 1996, al Jazeera is now one of the largest news operations in the world, priding itself on independence, impartiality, and professionalism. With more than 80 bureaus across the globe, the network has expanded to the united States, turkey, and the Balkans in order to widen its distribution footprint and bring its around-the-clock programming and web presence to more audiences. how is al Jazeera maintaining its award-winning news reporting and programming in a rapidly changing global media landscape?

WithSalah Negm, director of news, al Jazeera english Channel Abderrahim foukara, Washington & new York Bureau Chief, al Jazeera arabic ChannelOther speaker to be confirmed

Moderator: Carlos de Vega, director, el pas tV

GooGLe NeWS LABSPeCiAL LuNCH

13:10 14:20Thursday 18 June, Aula 1Access next to Gen expo entrance, 1st floor

iNtroduciNG the NeW GooGle treNdsin this masterclass session, the google trends team will unveil the latest version of the google trends product for the first time and provide a detailed overview of the new site, which has been designed specifically with journalists in mind. the team that designed and built the trends product will walk you through how to use google data in your reporting, and then Simon rogers, googles first data editor, will host a short panel discussion on the future of data journalism with participants of the data Journalism awards.

Speakers:

Steve Grove - director, news lab at google Simon Rogers - data editor, google Danielle Bowers - trends and data manager, google Roni Rabin -Software engineer, google trends Lisa Seaman - product manager, google trends and data Journalism awards Finalists


13:00 - 13:10

SeCond Battle oF the StartupS For neWS CompetitionWith SourceRise vs Stringr

13:10 - 14:30LuNCH iN THe GeN exPo AReA

14:30 - 15:10

2015 reuters iNstitute diGital NeWs report: esseNtial data oN the Future oF NeWsthis years report will show a quickening of the pace towards social and mobile news, a decline in the desktop internet and significant growth in video news consumption online. it will also provide updated data on online news subscriptions across countries, the rise of ad blockers and explore consumer attitudes to native advertising and sponsored content.

With David Levy and Nic Newman, reuters institute

Moderator: Tom Kent, Standard editor, associated press

15:10 - 15:50

the top 5 oF the data-driVeN NeWsroomWeb traffic means that you almost know everything about your users: when they arrive, how long they stay on each page, what they read and where they go when they leave you. real-time metrics are great for suggesting more personalised content for your readers and more specific targeting for your advertisers. not all newsrooms are created equal under data, yet every one has the potential. We have selected the most advanced media on the cutting-edge of profiling and personalisation.

With:frederic filloux, monday note editor and former head of digital, les echosHaile owusu, Chief data Scientist, mashable

Moderator: To be announced

15:50 - 16:00

third Battle oF the StartupS For neWS Competition With Datavisual vs Storyform


16:30 - 17:00

GoiNG ViralSome media thinkers announce that new news organisations will only exist on social networks: no website, no app, just a presence on Facebook, twitter, Whatsapp and similar organisations. in any case, going viral is becoming essential for all news media. What does it mean for the information process?

With:Armin Wolf, anchor & deputy editor-in-Chief, orF (austrian public Broadcaster)Marc-Antoine Durand, Ceo, BoblerJaron Gilinsky, Ceo, Storyhunter

Moderator: Mary fitzgerald, editor-in-Chief, opendemocracy

AquAfADAS14:30 15:15Thursday 18 June, Aula 2Access next to Gen expo entrance, 1st floor

automatic coNteNt coNVersioN For smartphoNe & tablet publicatioNs: the moNdadori story

in this interview-style presentation, discover first-hand how mondadori italy succeeded in both generating new revenue streams and saving production time using CreativeFlow, the new automatic content conversion tool from aquafadas. looking at the Casa Facile magazine case study, find out the ins and outs of creating beautifully responsive digital publications for multi-platform distribution.

Speaker:iarno Castellani - mondadori Luigi Roberti - rekordataAchille Coenegracht - aquafadas



17:00 - 17:30

What cross-border collaboratioN caN briNG to iNVestiGatiVe JourNalismafter Wikileaks, luxleaks, Wildleaks and Swissleaks, it appears there is an unmistakable, mutual value in the collaboration between journalists, media organisations and non-profits around the world. how can editors produce and sustain original investigative journalism by tapping into international networks of knowledge and expertise?

With:Rachel oldroyd, director, Bureau of investigative JournalismGerard Ryle, director, international Consortium of investigative Journalists (iCiJ)

Moderator: Peter Bale, Ceo, the Center for public integrity

17:30 - 18:15

buildiNG the best data JourNalism team For your NeWsroomthere is hardly any newsroom left in the world thats not familiar with the merits of data reporting. But in order to drive impactful, data-driven stories, there should be a dedicated data journalism team that collaborates on all stories and that is a force multiplier for your newsroom.

With:Simon Rogers, director of the data Journalism awardsShazna Nessa, director, Journalism, Knight FoundationMohammed el-Haddad, data editor, al JazeeraAntoine Laurent, Strategist, Code for africa

Moderator: Daniela Kraus, managing director, Forum Journalismus und medien, austria

19:00 - 19:30Transfer by bus to

cosmocaixa, isaac NeWtoN, 26See page 30

19:30 - 20:00

Welcome cocktail

20:00 - 21:30

data JourNalism aWards ceremoNy

21:30 - 23:00

FiNGer buFFet iN the amazoN raiNForest hall

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the data Journalism awards competition is the first international contest recognising outstanding work in the field of data journalism worldwide. gen received more than 480 submissions in 2015! after the announcement of the 78 nominees of the competition in may 2015, the global editors network will present the winners during this exclusive ceremony.

WoCHiT17:00 17:45Thursday 18 June, Aula 2Access next to Gen expo entrance, 1st floor

Video Formats that Work, aNd hoW to make them

in this masterclass hosted by Wochit, youll discover important data about the new approaches to video along with insights from publishers around the world. attendees will take away: essential components of any modern video strategy, actionable tips on how to produce high quality video quickly and cost-effectively with the same platform used by leading publishers such as uSa today, Spiegel online, die Welt and la repubblica; learn how special guest Sven Christian from Spiegel online runs the video operation for one of the most respected news brands in the world, and what hes discovered.

Speakers:

Wochit & Spiegel online staff members

the Data Journalism Awards (dJa) is an international competition recognising the excellence in the field. the fourth edition of the dJa received more than 480 submissions with judges deliberating over the most diverse selection of entries to date. We selected 78 finalists for the shortlist.

Simon Rogers, the director of this years dJa, said that the standard of entries was incredibly high. the entries represent every kind of data journalism; from long-read investigations to quick-hit visualisations, the whole spectrum of this growing field is represented in the shortlist, he explained.

Paul Steiger, executive Chairman of propublica and dJa Jury president, added: this years entries were the strongest yet. the winners came from a broad mix of countries, including the united States, the united Kingdom, three countries in Continental europe, three in latin america, and one in the middle east plus a consortium of 45 news organisations spread across six continents. the breadth underlines how the skills and impact of data journalism are spreading rapidly around the world and becoming increasingly crucial to the work of new and traditional media alike.

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data journ alism awardslive sTreAMed FrOM 20:00 TO 21:30 On ThursdAy 18 June

Justin Arenstein, publisher and Ceo of african eye news Service (aenS)

Peter Barron, Vice president, Communications, europe, middle east and africa, google

Liliana Bounegru, researcher and managing director of the digital methods initiative at the university of amsterdam

Alberto Cairo, teacher of Visualisation and infographics at the School of Communication at the university of miami

Reginald Chua, executive editor, editorial operations, data and innovation at thomson reuters

Amanda Cox, graphics editor at the new York times Steve Doig, specialising in data journalism at the Walter

Cronkite School of Journalism of arizona State university frdric filloux, Founder and editor of the monday note

Joshua Hatch, Senior editor for data and interactives at the Chronicle of higher education

Mohamed Nanabhay, internet entrepreneur and Founder of the new media division at al Jazeera

Shazna Nessa, director of Journalism at the Knight Foundation

Angelica Peralta Ramos (momi), multimedia development manager at la naCion newspaper, argentina

Aron Pilhofer, executive editor of digital for the guardian Paul Radu, executive director of the organised Crime and

Corruption reporting project Mariana Santos, JSK Knight Fellow at Stanford university

and director of interactive and ani-mation at Fusion Giannina Segnini, data Journalist and Consultant

1. data visualisation of the year (small newsroom, large newsroom).2. investigation of the year (small newsroom, large newsroom).3. news data app of the year (small newsroom, large newsroom). Sponsored by piktochart.4. data journalism website of the year.5. Best individual portfolio.

6. Best use of data in a breaking news story, within first 36 hours.7. open data award.8. Best entry from a small newsroom, with fewer than 25 journalists.9. general excellence (Jurors Choice).10. public choice. an entry of high excellence selected by the public. Sponsored by infogram.

the fourth annual data Journalism awards will culminate with the dJa Ceremony showcasing the best work in the field. a top executive of la Caixa Banking Foundation will preside over the event which will take place at CosmoCaixa Barcelona on 18 June between 20:00 and 23:00. he will be accompanied by Simon rogers, dJa 2015 director, and paul Steiger, the president of the dJa Jury 2015. two awards will be given by infogr.am and Piktochart, two creative companies providing tools for producing infographics.

Winners will receive an award of 1,500 per category:

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our Jury is composed of 16 data journalism experts:

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9:30 - 9:45lecture

Why JourNalists should (at least sometimes) be actiVistsDan Gillmor, blogger, author, speaker, media investor and co-founder of several online businesses

9:45 - 10:15Keynote speech:

expaNdiNG the WashiNGtoN posts reachthe Washington post is throwing a wrench in the wheel of conventional reading experience by spearheading an innovative digital strategy of adaptive, immersive journalism. the papers recent app on Kindle is a step in that direction and a testament for the collaboration between the paper and amazon, the worlds biggest online retailer.

Cory Haik, executive producer and Senior editor, digital news, Washington post

10:15 - 10:45Keynote speech

What caN GooGle still briNG to the Future oF NeWs?google is having a transformative effect on journalism. google news has revolutionised how people consume information and the google media tools are enriching the newsgathering experience. But the search giant is also being questioned because of its disruption of the news business model. david drummond, senior Vice president at google, is here to answer questions about his companys future contribution to journalism - and present his vision for establishing win-win partnerships with media organisations.

David Drummond, Senior Vice president, google

10:45 - 11:00

Fourth Battle oF the StartupS For neWS Competition With fotokite vs Newskid


11:30 - 12:10

Why prototypes matter: From user experieNce to desiGN thiNkiNGuntil 2015, innovation came from outside newsrooms. today, journalists, developers and graphic designers are able to set up prototypes and test new editorial services internally: innovation is back in the newsroom! how do these media innovators understand user engagement and practise a new collaborative process to craft higher quality journalism?

With:Justin ferrell, media experiments & Fellowships director, institute of design, Stanford universityMariana Santos, director of interactive and animation, Fusion mediaAdam Thomas, Chief of product, Storyful

Moderator: Gerold Riedmann, Ceo, russmedia digital


WiBBiTz8:30 10:00BReAKfASTFriday 19 June, Aula 1Access next to Gen expo entrance, 1st floor

theres a robot iN my NeWsroom! teamiNG up With text-to-Video-techNoloGy

Video is our forte, news is our passion, robots are our friends. We want to hear your thoughts on how these three coincide. Join us for a breakfast roundtable to look at how robots and algorithms, like the Wibbitz text-to-video technology, can be editors new best friends in the newsroom. Wibbitz helps publishers save time and money by automatically creating engaging, short-form videos from their existing text content. Well cover how it works and how you can seamlessly integrate the Wibbitz Control-room into your team and newsroom.

Speaker:

zohar Dayan, Co-founder & Ceo

Guest speaker:Lou ferrara, associated press



12:15 - 13:00

NeW Video Formats: What is WorkiNG, What is Notpopular short-form video services like Vine, instagram and Snapchat are becoming common tools in news coverage. going with the idea that less is more, these new short video formats are not only allowing news organisations to tap into a bigger audience, but also the ability to get more content from viewers. in this session, we dig deep into these services to discover their practical use in your newsroom.

With:inga Thordar, editor, BBC World news

elizabeth eastham, digital director, SntV

Sven Christian, head of Video, Spiegel online

Sylvain Attal, Chief editor, new media, France 24

Moderator: Christoph Pleitgen, Senior Vice president, Business development, Wochit

ouTBRAiN11:30 12:15Thursday 18 June, Aula 1Access next to Gen expo entrance, 1st floor

a reVolutioN iN the NeWsroom: best practices oF the data-driVeN

the newsroom has been transformed by data. But what comes next? What will be done with this new level of insight, and how? Join us for a masterclass presentation on the technologies and tools being deployed for editorial action, workflow and optimisation among many of the worlds leading digital media brands.

Speaker:

John Logioco, executive Vice president, outbrain

editorS laB FinalliVe From the mirador

Startups for news is an international competition that rewards the most innovative start ups disrupting the media industry. gen is bringing you startups that challenge the status quo with new editorial services for newsrooms.

With this programme, gen is helping create interaction between start up innovators and senior media executives, thus encouraging the implementation of innovative practices in the newsroom. For start up innovators, this programme is the platform to access senior executives who can take them to the next level. For media executives, it is a unique opportunity to discover the tools that will shape the future of journalism and to come away with a fresh perspective on media innovation from the most cutting -edge entrepreneurs.

From January to may, gen showcased 16 startups, which faced off through online pitch battles. every two weeks, the video presentations of two startups working on a similar theme were posted on the gen website. the public voted for their favourite startup, using 1Worldonlines voting technology. the eight winning teams won the opportunity to pitch their work at the gen Summit.

vote for the most innovative startup of the year

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startups for news

FridAy 19 June 18:45 - 19:00

on 19 June, the Startups for news contest will culminate with the Startups for news Ceremony where the winner will be announced by our jury of experts. the winner will receive private mentoring sessions with gen board members, great exposure to our powerful network of media innovators through gens social media channels and our newsletter, and a stand at the gen Summit 2016. the public will also be able to vote online for its favourite startup.

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startups for news

datavisual gives storytellers the power to captivate with data. Our

template driven, web-based software removes design/development workflow bottlenecks empowering everyone in the newsroom to easily create beautiful, web ready charts and graphs.Contact: [email protected]: datavisu.al

harness the power of social networking

embed essential social elements directly on-site and watch your visitors grow into an active and engaged community centered around your brand.Contact: [email protected]: spot.iM

newskid explains current affairs to children in an

understandable way, by means of an immersive visual form, across platforms and objects, using the internet of Things and Augmented reality technology while being both educational and fun.Contact: [email protected]: newskid.org

stringr is a mobile and web enabled video marketplace that allows its customers to request, preview and purchase footage of

anythinganywherein 60 minutes. Contact: [email protected]: stringr.com

storyform is a storytelling platform helping publishers

create, track and monetise more engaging content.Contact: [email protected]: storyform.co

sAM powers social media workflows for newsrooms. From powerful social media

search, collaborative curation and uGC processing to beautiful embeds for storytelling. Contact: [email protected] or [email protected] website: samdesk.io

The Fotokite is a tethered flying camera for journalists to

access easily aerial perspectives in order to tell their stories better, without the complications and disruption of traditional drones. Contact: [email protected]: fotokite.com

sourcerise connects journalists

to on-the-ground nGO sources during humanitarian crises in order to bridge the information gap between humanitarian and crisis news reporting. Contact: [email protected]: sourcerise.org

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preseNtatioN oF the 2016 GeN summit iN VieNNaFrom 15 to 17 June 2016 at aula der Wissenschaften - an early baroque building in the centre of Vienna where the Wiener Zeitung, the oldest daily newspaper in the world, once had its home.

With ulrike Huemer, Viennas Chief information officer in charge of the Viennas digital agenda

13:10 - 14:30LuNCH iN THe GeN exPo AReA&

GeNeral assembly oF the Global editors NetWork(election of the 2015 - 2017 president and new Board members)

14:30 - 15:10

With the beNeFit oF hiNdsiGht (or our biGGest mistakes)this session was very successful at the gen Summit 2014 and were back for round two! hindsight is a wonderful thing. many of us would turn the clock back if we could. What are the biggest mistakes these leading executives made, and how can we learn from them?

With:Mark Little, Founder and director of editorial innovation, Storyful

Peter Bale, Ceo, the Center for public integrity (formerly Vice president, digital, Cnn international)

Mara Ramrez, deputy editor and Co-founder, el espaol

Moderator: Madhav Chinnappa, head of Strategic relations, news & publishers, google

15:10 - 15:30

robot JourNalism: doNt Wait till its too lateat the moment, business, finance and sports are at the core of automated journalism because they are based on data, algorithms and corporate texts that can be translated into (good) written articles or data visualisations. Yet there is a variety of unexpected domains where robots can help journalists but not replace them!

With:Lou ferrara, Vice president and managing editor, associated press

Moderator: Geir Terje Ruud, consultant, norway

SToRYfuL13:10 14:30SPeCiAL LuNCHFriday 19 June, Aula 1Access next to Gen expo entrance, 1st floor

crackiNG the code oF the social NeWsroomduring this lunch masterclass, Storyful Founder and director of innovation, mark little, will outline how his vision has arrived at a new and exciting chapter for Storyful. Storyfuls approaches and standards are being adopted by newsrooms all over the world, all of whom are finding more success in cracking the code of the social web. Join mark to find out how to increase engagement, build new revenue streams and reduce workflow using social content and smart thinking. and, if youre searching for insights into cultivating innovation, adapting to new technologies and creating apps with real value, Chief product officer, adam thomas, will share some Storyful technology secrets that have allowed a small team to redefine newsgathering for the social age.

Speakers:

Mark Little, Founder & director of innovationAdam Thomas, Chief product officerColm Curneen, director of Business development



15:35 - 16:10

podcastiNG: the Next GeNeratioN oF audio storytelliNGpodcasting is a platform that is radically changing at the moment, moving out of niche and into mainstream markets. gone are the days when two people sat at home chatting on their laptop mics. there is a handful of innovative podcasters who are revolutionising the genre with in-depth investigative storytelling and high-quality audio production. Find out why your newsroom should be implementing audio into your multi-media strategy, and how to do it, from those who already have.

With:Dana Chivvis, producer, Serial, Chicago public mediaSiobhn McHugh, editor, radiodoc reviewfrancesco Baschieri, Ceo, Spreaker

Moderator: Mark Rock, Founder & Ceo, the adio Corporation


16:30 - 17:10

Why aNd hoW editors aNd FouNdatioNs caN Work haNd iN haNdnon-profit news organisations are doing some of the most innovative work in the industry, filling gaps left by a shrinking mainstream media. how do the organisations that fund them the growing often uS-led philanthropy groups assess their effectiveness and choose which projects to support. leaders in the philanthropic sector combine with leaders in non-profits to run this panel.

With:Michael Bolden, editorial director, Knight Foundation

Maria-Teresa Ronderos, director, programme on independent journalism, open Society Foundations

Miguel Castro, Strategic partnerships, Communications, Bill & melinda gates Foundation

Moderator: Christophe Deloire, Secretary general, reporters without Borders

17:10 - 17:50

hyperlocal NeWs: the come-backSome digital publishers spent dozen of millions of dollars on local news and in the same time many individual or community initiatives sinked: hyperlocal news were damned, as if it was a good idea on the paper, but implementation failed. 2015 is a new era for local news with new initiatives and new business models. the new players have taken advantage of the failures of their predecessors.

With:Tarek Atia, publisher, mantiqti, egyptJulie Costes, director, paid-for digital Services, le parisien, FranceJim Brady, Ceo & Founder, Billy penn, uSa

Moderator: Marie Gilot, media innovation associate, Knight Foundation

18:00 19:00

editors lab aNd startups For NeWs ceremoNiesthe editors lab Final is the climax of a series of worldwide hackdays hosted by gen and partners. Startups for news is an international competition rewarding the most innovative start ups disrupting the media industry. see page 40-41 & 48-49

20:00 - Finger BuFFet - 23:00third social eVeNt

Fbrica moritzroNda de saNt aNtoNi, 41

(walking distance from CCCB)

See page 30

the programme - day 3the programme - day 1

live FrOM The MirAdOr On wednesdAy & ThursdAy

the editors Lab programme is a worldwide series of hackdays hosted by leading news organisations such as BBC, el pas, reuters... editors lab brings together developers, journalists and designers from top newsrooms to build news prototypes during an intensive two-day competition.

the global editors network has already run three successful editors lab seasons. every year, the season culminates at the editors lab Final where the winning teams from each national hackdays battle it out for the title of editors lab Champion (see opposite page).

it was a truly world class competition. listening to and discussing ideas with top teams from around the globe was privilege enough, and without exception their hackathon projects were fantastic, said the times team about their experience of last years editors lab final.

BBC, united Kingdom

datum, Austria

welad el Balad, egypt

Citi FM, Ghana

pan-Atlantic university, nigeria

vanguard, nigeria

haaretz, israel

senstopebola, senegal

el Observador, uruguay

publico, portugal

France 24 / rFi, France polskie radio, poland

nOs, netherlands

sasapost, egypt iraq syria

The winning team of BBC editors lab in london

The winning team of el pas editors lab in Madrid and Barcelona

participatiNG NeWsrooms


editors laB final

live FrOM The MirAdOr On wednesdAy & ThursdAy

participatiNG NeWsrooms

editors laB final

1/ editors lab gathers around 10 teams of media innovators from the best newsrooms in the country for a two-day competition. the teams are composed of one developer, one journalist and one designer.

2/ the teams work on a theme such as newsgaming, rethinking live-blogging, improving loyalty, re-imagining Comment, etc.

3/ they develop news prototypes: apps, new

features for the website, interactive visualisations, games, widgets, etc.

4/ they attend workshops given by our partners who share their expertise on the editors lab theme.

5/ the winning team is selected by a jury of experts. the winner is then invited to take part in the editors lab Final.

A WoRLDWiDe SeRieS of HACKDAYS

hackdays have been held in madrid, london, istanbul, paris , Warsaw, accra, Cairo, lagos, new York, dakar, Buenos aires, amsterdam, lisbon, tel aviv and Vienna.

all the winning teams from the season (see below) will face off during the editors lab Final held during each annual gen Summit. this year, the best of the 16 teams will receive an award during the final on Friday, at 18:00, in Sala teatre (main stage).

18:00 18:45MAin sTAGe (sAlA TeATre)

friday, the ceremony

the awards for the editors lab Final will be given by:- Milln i. Berzosa, professor of Journalism, universidad Francisco de Vitoria

- Mar Cabra, multimedia investigative Journalist, and reporter with iCiJ

- Ying Chan, director, Journalism and media Studies Centre, university of hong Kong

- evangeline de Bourgoing, director of programmes, global editors network

24 the programme - day 3 24wednesday, 11 june 2014

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20:00 23:00fiNGeR BuffeT & eNTeRTAiNMeNT

FBriCA MOriTzronda de Sant antoni, 41

wAlKinG disTAnCe FrOM CCCB

FridAy 19 June

socialevent

3rd

The City of Vienna is proud to welcome the GEN Summit to Austria in 2016. Walk in the footsteps of the Habsburgs, discover famous Baroque palaces and Art Nouveau buildings.

The GEN Summit 2016 will take place from 15 to 17 June 2016.

GEN Summit

2016 in Vienna: Save the DATE



20:00 23:00fiNGeR BuffeT & eNTeRTAiNMeNT

FBriCA MOriTzronda de Sant antoni, 41

wAlKinG disTAnCe FrOM CCCB

The City of Vienna is proud to welcome the GEN Summit to Austria in 2016. Walk in the footsteps of the Habsburgs, discover famous Baroque palaces and Art Nouveau buildings.

The GEN Summit 2016 will take place from 15 to 17 June 2016.

GEN Summit

2016 in Vienna: Save the DATE

gen summit 2015 programme in short form - low res

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