Journalists around the world are risking their safety and their lives to cover everything from the ongoing threats to democracy to the wars in Gaza and Ukraine to other consequential global stories. On Friday, May 3 at 10:00 a.m. ET, join The Washington Post on World Press Freedom Day for conversations about the role of an independent media in a democracy, what's at stake as billions of people head to the polls this year and the technological shifts reshaping the industry. We will also reveal the World Press Freedom Index, an annual assessment from Reporters Without Borders (RSF) about the state of press freedom in 180 countries and territories.

Date and time
Friday, May 3 at 10:00 a.m.

Doors open at 9:15 a.m. for a coffee networking reception

Location
The Washington Post
1301 K Street, NW

Registration is required to attend.

RSVPs Closed

Speakers

Danielle Gershkovich

Sister of Evan Gershkovich

Jason Rezaian

Global Opinions Writer

The Washington Post

Jodie Ginsberg

CEO

Committee to Protect Journalists

Stephen Capus

President & CEO

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Clayton Weimers

Executive Director

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) USA

Jonathan Capehart

Associate Editor

The Washington Post

William Booth*

London Bureau Chief

The Washington Post

Douglas Jehl

International Editor

The Washington Post

Hazem Balousha*

Reporter

The Washington Post

Renee Wegrzyn

Director

Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health

Eric Topol

Executive Vice President

Scripps Research

The coronavirus pandemic has underlined the value of clearly communicating scientific data, public health guidance and risk factors amidst uncertainty. On Tuesday, Dec. 6, join Washington Post Live for a series of conversations with top officials and experts about strengthening trust in science across society, countering misinformation and navigating heightened political divisions.

Watch Live: wapo.st/trustinsciencedec2022

Speakers

Rep. Ayanna Pressley

(D-Mass.)

Misty L. Heggeness

Associate Professor, Public Affairs & Economics, University of Kansas

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Jack Dangermond

President and Founder, Esri

Moderated by: Lana Wong

Moderate The Panel

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Sangeeta Moorjani

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Moderated By: Lana Wong

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Speakers

Jerry Zen

CEO, 3DAYS

Zen is a pioneer in the field of mobile advertising. 3DAYS is the 5th company that has achieved a Fortune 500 ranking under his guidance.

Kate Welsh

VP of Sales, 3DAYS

With a decade of leadership experience at 3DAYS, Welsh oversees sales, operations, growth initiatives and strategic alliances.

Sarah Chen

CEO, AdTank

Chen is founder and CEO of AdTank, a digital advertising think tank that partners with brands to unlock consumer markets through marketing.

Jenny Grace

Founder, Target Tween

Target Tween specializes in trend forecasting and marketing strategies for the tween and teen demographics.

Forest Bello

VP, Digital Media, Clicker

As VP of Digital Media at Clicker, Bello crafts innovative and creative solutions for the digital space, specializing in minority consumers.

Amit Sands

Digital Director, Power Haus

Sands heads up a world-class team of 120, and leads digital capability and integration for a suite of 50+ corporate clients.

Vee Nguyen

Editor, Ad Market Magazine

Nguyen covers mobile news and trends for Ad Market Magazine. Her work has also appeared in The New York Times, and Wired.com.

Charlie Gaudenzi

Mobile Analyst, Mobile Arts

Mobile Arts conducts quantitative and qualitative research on mobile habits, market trends, and user needs across the globe.

Speakers

Jerry Zen

CEO, 3DAYS

Zen is a pioneer in the field of mobile advertising. 3DAYS is the 5th company that has achieved a Fortune 500 ranking under his guidance.

Kate Welsh

VP of Sales, 3DAYS

With a decade of leadership experience at 3DAYS, Welsh oversees sales, operations, growth initiatives and strategic alliances.

Sarah Chen

CEO, AdTank

Chen is founder and CEO of AdTank, a digital advertising think tank that partners with brands to unlock consumer markets through marketing.

Jenny Grace

Founder, Target Tween

Target Tween specializes in trend forecasting and marketing strategies for the tween and teen demographics.

Forest Bello

VP, Digital Media, Clicker

As VP of Digital Media at Clicker, Bello crafts innovative and creative solutions for the digital space, specializing in minority consumers.

Amit Sands

Digital Director, Power Haus

Sands heads up a world-class team of 120, and leads digital capability and integration for a suite of 50+ corporate clients.

Vee Nguyen

Editor, Ad Market Magazine

Nguyen covers mobile news and trends for Ad Market Magazine. Her work has also appeared in The New York Times, and Wired.com.

Charlie Gaudenzi

Mobile Analyst, Mobile Arts

Mobile Arts conducts quantitative and qualitative research on mobile habits, market trends, and user needs across the globe.

*Joining virtually