Digital News Publishers Association
F-26, Connaught Place
New Delhi -110001
CIN No. U85320DL2018NPL343639
ABOUT THE EVENT
"DNPA Annual Digital Media Conclave & Digital Impact Awards" on the 6th of February at Hotel Shangri-La, New Delhi.
The event is scheduled to commence at 10 am.
Following the tremendous success of our inaugural conclave last year, we are thrilled to organize the 2nd edition under the auspices of the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA).
The theme for the 2nd DNPA Conclave is 'Navigating Digital Transformations and Challenges in the Media Industry.' This daylong conference aims to bring together the foremost minds from around the world to delve into the future of digital news media and the myriad challenges it encounters. Through keynote sessions, panel discussions, and expert presentations, the conclave seeks to unravel critical issues, challenges, future strategies, and models that can foster an equitable, inclusive, and sustainable digital media ecosystem both in the country and beyond.
HIGHLIGHTS
The proceedings will feature keynote addresses, interactive lectures, fireside chats, panel discussions, Q&A sessions, pull-aside networking opportunities, the launch of a report by Ernst & Young (EY), and an awards presentation ceremony.
SPEAKERS
The following luminaries, leaders, and policymakers will deliver keynote and special addresses at the DNPA Conclave:
1. Anurag Thakur, Hon’ble Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India
2. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Hon'ble Minister of State in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship; and Electronics and Information Technology Government of India
3. Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa and former NITI Aayog CEO
4. S Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY)
EMINENT GUEST LIST
International:
1. Elena Perotti, Executive Director, Media Policy and Public Affairs, WAN-IFRA
2. Florian Nehm, Senior Advisor, Axel Springer
3. Paul Deegan, President and CEO of News Media Canada
4. Clement Birdsall, Senior Publisher and Platform Director, APAC
5. Matthew Stoller, Antitrust Advocate and Director of Research, American Economic Liberties Project
6. Dr. Courtney Radsch, Director, Centre for Journalism and Liberty, UCLA Institute for Technology, Law and Politics
Corporate leaders and others:
8. Abhay Bhutada, Managing Director, Poonawalla Fincorp
9. Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Founder and Executive Vice-Chairman, Info Edge
10. Shubhranshu Singh, CMO, Tata Motors
11. Apar Gupta, Lawyer
12. Akash Banerjee, Leading Indian YouTuber, Author and Comedian (The Deshbhakt)
13. Meghna Bal, Head of Research, Esya Centre
14. Vinit Goenka, Author and Former BJP Spokesperson
15. Sanjay Goel, Member, Grievance Appellate Committee, Government of India
16. Arvind Arora, YouTuber
17. Ashish Pherwani, Partner EY
18. Arun Anant, Founder, IncValue Advisors
19. Dhanendra Kumar, Chairman, Competition Advisory Services
20. Durga Raghunath, Head, News Partnerships, India - Google
21. Vikram Chandra, Founder, Editorji
22. Sabina Dewan, President & Executive Director, JustJobs Network (Confirmed)
23. Shubhranshu - Tata Motors VP
Prominent journalists and chief editors from leading news publishers
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
1. Experts and stakeholders will delve into the following themes and topics over various fireside chats, panel discussions, and Q&A sessions:
2. State of Media: The Big Picture
3. Cracking Equitable Models in Digital Media
4. Editor’s Opinion: Journalism in this Age
5. Media Trust in the Digital Age: Balancing Influence and Integrity
6. Adapting Media Business Strategies to the Digital Tsunami
7. Lives and Livelihoods: Navigating Job Transformation in the AI Age
8. Crisis facing the News Industry and the Battle for Rights, Remuneration and Rebalance
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE CONCLAVE
The 2024 conclave and awards night matter to a wide spectrum of stakeholders and decisionmakers. Here’s a hot list of 18 who can benefit by attending the summit:
1. Senior Government Leaders
2. Policymakers in Indian Government
3. Overseas Public Policymakers
4. Domestic Public Policy Experts
5. Lawyers from the Fields of Media, Communications, and Technology
6. Technology Experts
7. Thought Leaders
8. Industry and Technology Innovators
9. Senior Editors and Journalists
10. Legacy and New Publishers
11. Influencers in the Field of Digital Technology and Digital Disruptions
12. Government-Level Advisers
13. Digital Media Experts
14. Digital Marketing Specialists
15. Digital Advertising Professionals
16. Legacy Social Media Proprietors
17. Social Media and Digital Media Startups
18. AI Innovators and Startups
DNPA AWARDS 2024
The DNPA Awards aim to acknowledge and applaud remarkable digital endeavours that provide citizens with on-demand governance and cutting-edge services.
Both the central and state governments, along with local authorities in India, persist in undertaking diverse initiatives to realise the vision of Digital India.
These digital efforts, along with the dedicated teams behind their development and implementation, will be duly recognised and celebrated.
Award Categories:
The 2024 awards are open to all Central and State Government Ministries, departments, public-sector undertakings and statutory bodies.
They will be presented in the following categories:
1. Health
2. Education
3. Finance
4. Media
5. Women’s Empowerment
6. Environmental Protection
7. Governance
8. Administrative Reforms
GRAND JURY
A cherry-picked jury comprising veterans from multiple walks of life will decide on the winners of the 2024 awards.
The annual DNPA Awards essentially celebrate and recognise individuals and enterprises that make game-changing contributions in the field of digital transformation and digital innovation, benefiting digital media stakeholders and netizens.
Head of Grand Jury:
SURESH PRABHU, Former Union Minister and Member of Parliament Other Jury Members:
1. Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Founder and Executive Vice-Chairman, Info Edge
2. Prasoon Joshi, CEO, McCann World Group India, and Chairman, APAC
3. Dr. Aruna Sharma, Economist
4. Ajay Sawhney, Former Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
5. Arvind Gupta, Head and Co-Founder, Digital India Foundation
6. Shashi Sekhar Vempati, Former CEO, Prasad Bharati
7. Vinit Goenka, Author
8. Robert Ravi, CTO, Government of Tamil Nadu
9. Nappinai NS, Founder, Cyber Saathi, and Supreme Court Advocate
ABOUT DNPA
The Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) is an umbrella organisation that represents the digital arms of India’s 18 leading news media publishers, namely
1. Dainik Jagran
2. Dainik Bhaskar
3. The Indian Express
4. Malayala Manorama
5. Eenadu Television
6. India Today
7. Amar Ujala
8. Hindustan Times
9. Zee Media
10. ABP Network
11. Lokmat
12. The Times of India
13. NDTV
14. The New Indian Express
15. Mathrubhumi
16. The Hindu
17. India TV
18. Network 18
