Fourth Estate

The journalism track

Global media is changing by the day. Fourth Estate is the place where the world’s leading journalists explore what’s happening now, and envisage the next leap forward.

Join them in Lisbon this November.

Tamar Riley, Global Managing Director, Refinery29 on Fourth Estate Stage during day one of Web Summit 2023 at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal
Tamar Riley
Global Managing Director, Refinery29

What's happening?

As the media continues to evolve, Fourth Estate gathers those at the frontlines to discuss what’s next. We’ll examine the industry across the spectrum – from the stalwarts of traditional media to the figures pioneering the fight for something new. Your ticket gives you access to all Fourth Estate sessions, as well as to roundtables, masterclasses and other 25-plus tracks at Web Summit.

Luisa Meireles, Editor-in-chief, Agência Lusa, on Fourth Estate Stage during day one of Web Summit 2023 at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal.
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Tech and news

From ink and print to the almighty algorithm, where is tech disruption taking us next in the world of news creation and consumption? Dive into journalism’s big topics, including generative AI, process automation, and re-energising the fourth estate.

Reaching new audiences

How can journalists and storytellers ensure their stories are read by a new generation of digital consumers? Diversity – in the newsroom, on the page and on the screen – is one driver of change. Is representation the thing that will drive future news values, rewriting what makes the news and why? Discover why diversity and inclusion can not only build audience trust, but also translate to new revenue streams.

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Credibility in an age of misinformation

Legacy journalism lives alongside social media platforms, where toxic discourse, misinformation and disinformation often spread faster than the truth. There has been a global drop in institutional trust, and journalists are on the front line of the new culture wars. How can media organisations win audience trust and provide fact-based news coverage in a fragmented digital landscape?

News monetisation

What price are you willing to pay for news? There appears to be no easy answer, as news organisations continue to struggle with digital business models and print continues to disappear. Experts explore the best-in-show approaches to monetisation.

Meet some of our past journalism speakers

Andrew Ross Sorkin
Andrew Ross Sorkin
Andrew Ross Sorkin
ColumnistThe New York Times
Kara Swisher
Kara Swisher
Kara Swisher
Editor-at-largeRecode
David Remnick
David Remnick
David Remnick
EditorThe New Yorker
Nicholas Thompson
Nicholas Thompson
Nicholas Thompson
CEOThe Atlantic
Stephanie Mehta
Stephanie Mehta
Stephanie Mehta
CEO & Chief Content OfficerMansueto Ventures
Jessica Lessin
Jessica Lessin
Jessica Lessin
Founder & Editor-in-chiefThe Information
Ann Curry
Ann Curry
Ann Curry
Journalist
Lauren Williams
Lauren Williams
Lauren Williams
Founder & Editor-in-chiefCapital B
Sally Buzbee
Sally Buzbee
Sally Buzbee
Executive EditorWashington Post
Chris Best
Chris Best
Chris Best
Co-founder & CEOSubstack
Julie Pace
Julie Pace
Julie Pace
Executive EditorAP
Kaitlan Collins
Kaitlan Collins
Kaitlan Collins
Chief White House CorrespondentCNN
Alyson Shontell
Alyson Shontell
Alyson Shontell
Editor-in-chiefFortune
John King
John King
John King
Anchor & Chief National CorrespondentCNN
Radhika Jones
Radhika Jones
Radhika Jones
Editor-in-chiefVanity Fair

Companies that attend

"Are we making sure our report is actually for the people we are trying to reach?"

 

–  Julia Pace, Executive Editor, AP

"Journalism has always benefitted from technology."

Ricardo Costa, Editor-in-chief, Sociedade Independente de Comunicação (SIC), on Fourth Estate Stage during day one of Web Summit 2023 at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal

 

–  Ricardo Costa, Editor-in-chief, Sociedade Independente de Comunicação (SIC)

“Climate change impacts everything, so cover it like it does.”

 

–  Yasir Khan, Editor-in-chief, Thomson Reuters Foundation

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