FIPP101: The Fundamentals of Media’s Future.
As we enter our 101st year, we’re bringing together the brightest minds in the media industry for a masterclass in what’s next – sharing insights, challenging assumptions, and building the partnerships that will define our future.
Programme is still in build mode, subject to changes.
Madrid. October 13-15. Be there.
Monday 12th October is a National Bank Holiday in Spain. The city will be busy with with celebrations and parades.
As such, there are no official FIPP Congress activities scheduled for this day. That said, we encourage you to come early and use this day to rest and explore the local area at your own pace before Congress kicks off!
If you’re already in Madrid, this is the day to settle in and let the city do its thing.
We’re offering two ways to spend the day, so take your pick!
Walking Tour & Museum Visit — A guided walk through Madrid’s historic centre, finishing with a visit to the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza and its extraordinary collection of European art. Includes a guided tour, English-speaking guide and audio headset. (4 hours)
Aranjuez & Wine Tasting — Travel to the beautiful royal town of Aranjuez, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a guided visit of the Royal Palace and gardens. Continue to Casa del Valle Winery for a guided wine tasting in the countryside. Includes bus transfer, guided visits and English-speaking guide. (5 hours)
And what an evening it will be! We’ll bring the full Congress community together for the official Welcome Evening — at the Botanical Terrace, inside the Linares Palace. One of the most emblematic buildings in Madrid, the Terrace is a covered space surrounded by vegetation, full of natural light, elegant and a little unexpected — an oasis in the heart of the city, and the perfect place to meet your fellow delegates for the first time.
Tuesday 13 October. Clear your diary.
Natasha Christie-Miller, Media Advisor, NED and Chair
Andres Rodriguez, Founder and President, SPAINMEDIA and ARI, Spain
Alastair Lewis, Executive Director, FIPP: Consumer & Special Interest Media, WAN-IFRA
Goli Sheikholeslami, CEO, POLITICO Media Group, USA
Juan Señor, President, INNOVATION Media Consulting, UK
Linda Thomas Brooks, Media Consultant and Board Advisor USA
Veebha Mehta, Chief Operating Officer, Crain Communications
Enric Pastor, Founder and Editor, MANERA Ediciones, Spain
Adam White, Founder and CEO, Front Office Sports.
Interviewed by Colin Morrison, Founder-Publisher, Flashes & Flames, The Global Media Weekly, UK
Cyndi Stivers, Director of Curation, TED Conferences
Panel
Irene Smit, Creative Director, Flow Magazine, and Editor-in-Chief, Psychologie Magazine, Roularta Media Nederland, The Netherlands
Interviewed by Amanda Wigginton, Strategy and Insight Consultant, Amanda Wigginton Consulting Limited, UK
Reeva Misra, Founder and CEO, Walking on Earth, UK
Jonathan Roberts, Chief Innovation Officer, People Inc., USA
Anne Marie O’Keefe, COO, Mansueto Ventures, USA
Laura Williamson, Editor-in-Chief, The Athletic
More details coming soon.
A choice of ways to experience the city after hours. Food, culture or football – pick what suits you. Full details coming soon.
Kylie McCoy, Vice President of Strategic Marketing, Newsweek, USA
Dmitry Shishkin, Independent Media Advisor and Board Member, WAN-Ifra, UK
Stefanie Maier, Director of Loyalty and Events, Süddeutsche Zeitung, Germany
Nina Wagner, Group VP Publishing and Operations, Alive Media, Canada
Jean-Paul Reparon, Managing Director, AgriMedia, The Netherlands
Florencia Schiavon, CEO, Sifted, UK
Charlotte Cijffers, Chief Digital Officer, ITP Media Group, UAE
A choice of ways to experience the city after hours. Food, culture or football – pick what suits you. Full details coming soon.
Paul Fletcher, Former Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities & the Arts, former MP, and Ricky Sutton, Publisher, Future Media, Author and Thought Leader, Australia
Andy Clurman, Executive Chairman, The Equine Network and Active Interest Media
Nick Shelton, Founder and CEO, Broadsheet, Australia and the UK
Georgie Holt, Co-founder and CEO, FlightStory, UK
Pooja Bagga, Group Chief Information Officer, The Guardian, UK
Selma Stern, Independent Advisor, Germany
Stephanie Kaplan-Lewis, Co-founder and CEO, Her Campus Media, USA
Yulia Boyle, Founder and Principal, YPB Media, USA
Lulu Skantze, Publisher, Storytime, The Netherlands
Ha Mi Tran, Publisher, Marie Claire, and Founder and CEO, Style Republik, Vietnam
Minette Ferreira, CEO: Media, Media24, South Africa
Mariam M Mathew, CEO, Manorama Online, India
Interviewed by Suprio Thukarta, Independent Media Advisor of former Chief Strategy Officer, The Economist, India
Close of FIPP Congress 2026
Erika Heilman, VP and Deputy Publisher, Harvard Business Review, USA
Daisy Donald, Propositions Lead – Economist Pro, The Economist Group, UK
Gary Rathbone, Founder, Sportscape Media, South Africa
Christian Toksvig, Co-founder and CEO, Cocoa Media, Denmark
Speakers TBC
Interviewed by Kevin Anderson, Director, Digital Revenue, WAN-Ifra
Session details TBC
A short journey from Madrid, the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial is one of Spain’s most extraordinary sites — a vast complex encompassing a basilica, monastery, school, library and royal gardens, all set against dramatic mountain scenery. What a way to end this week!
