Theme: “The Public” Matters: 100 Years and Beyond!

Highlights:

Presentation of “8K Cultural Properties”, showcasing NHK’s advanced technology for recreating cultural artifacts at the Tokyo National Museum

Celebration of the BBC’s 100th anniversary

Key Discussions:

Challenges for public media: securing sustainable funding, intensifying competition, audience fragmentation, declining trust

The role of public broadcasters: delivering trustworthy information, building bridges between communities, enhancing transparency and accountability (especially in light of the war in Ukraine)

Digital transformation and adaptation: embracing digital platforms as a media force, delivering content in innovative ways

Independence and media freedom: safeguarding editorial independence, advocating for press freedom

Journalism’s sustainability in times of climate change