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 – a celebration of what’s to come, at a stunning city venue.
Details to follow, but 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
Juan Señor, President, INNOVATION Media Consulting, UK
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
Veebha Mehta, Chief Operating Officer, Crain Communications
Panel
Irene Smit, Creative Director, Flow Magazine, and Editor-in-Chief, Psychologie Magazine, Roularta Media Nederland, The Netherlands
+TBC
Stephanie Kaplan-Lewis, Co-founder and CEO, Her Campus Media, USA
Laura Williamson, Editor-in-Chief, The Athletic
Anne Marie O’Keefe, COO, Mansueto Ventures, USA
Jonathan Roberts, Chief Innovation Officer, People Inc., USA
Kylie McCoy, VP Brand Partnerships, Newsweek, USA
Charlotte Cijffers, Chief Digital Officer, ITP Media Group, UAE
Nick Shelton, Founder and CEO, Broadsheet, Australia and the UK
Nina Wagner, Group VP Publishing and Operations, Alive Media, Canada
Jean-Paul Reparon, Managing Director, AgriMedia, The Netherlands
Florencia Schiavon, CEO, Sifted, UK
Stefanie Maier, Director of Loyalty and Events, Süddeutsche Zeitung, Germany
Selma Stern, Independent Advisor, Germany
Andy Clurman, Executive Chairman, The Equine Network and Active Interest Media
More details incoming.
Speaker details TBC
Interviewed by Kevin Anderson, Director, Digital Revenue, WAN-Ifra
Yulia Boyle, Founder and Principal, YPB Media, USA and
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
Final speaker TBC
Interviewed by Suprio Thukarta, Independent Media Advisor of former Chief Strategy Officer, The Economist, India
Session details TBC
Congress 2026 wrap
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
Dmitry Shishkin, Independent Media Advisor and Board Member, WAN-Ifra, UK
Panel
Session detail TBC
Then join us at FIPP stage!
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!
