Theme: Media Freedom and Independence

Special focus on the safety of journalists.

Key Discussions: “The Future of Sports Rights in Public Broadcasting,” “Long-Term Funding vs. Independence,” and “Innovators Creating a New Public Sphere.”

Speakers include: Věra Jourová, Vice-President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency; Kristian Porter, Executive Director of Public Media Alliance; Cilla Benkö, Director-General of Swedish Radio; Catherine Tait, President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada.