Asia American Journalists Association (AAKA - Asia) Annual conference: Upholding journalism’s values & viability in the age of AI

The Asian chapter of the Asia America Journalists’ Association (AAJA-Asia) will hold the 16th New-Now-Next Media Conference (N3Con 2026) at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, from May 21-23. The event’s exciting program and a list of confirmed speakers (to date) are available online at https://www.n3con.com/2026/. Over the years, N3Con has become one of the most dynamic and influential gatherings of journalists across the Asia-Pacific region.

FCCT members wishing to attend can enjoy a 30% discount on all tickets. To get the special code for FCCT members for use in the online registration below, please call Khun New at the FCCT office or contact her at info@fccthai.com

This year’s conference will feature panel discussions, roundtables, keynote presentations, coaching sessions, workshops, and one-on-one clinics. It will gather more than 200 journalists from both international media organizations and local newsrooms. The program will explore topics such as the responsible use of AI in news production and distribution, lessons from content creators, cross-border climate reporting, investigative journalism, reporting in exile, and journalists’ safety and mental health.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the very foundations of journalism - from how stories are produced to how audiences discover and engage with news. In this rapidly evolving landscape, the media industry faces a defining challenge: to reimagine what news and information products can and should look like, while remaining true to its core values and securing its financial future.

Journalists need to harness AI responsibly and cost-effectively to enhance their reporting, streamline workflows, and develop innovative storytelling formats. At the same time, they must sharpen their capacity to scrutinize the broader societal implications of AI systems, from automated decision-making and data governance to algorithmic bias.

Keynote speakers include:

Anjali Kapoor, director of AI, innovation and growth at the BBC;

Amy Mitchell, executive director of the Center for News, Technology and Innovation;

Jodie Ginsberg, chief executive officer of the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).

The agenda for the event can be found here.

Register before April 17 to enjoy early-bird discounts.