New Delhi: The Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) will host its flagship DNPA Conclave 2026 on February 26 in New Delhi, convening policymakers, media leaders and industry experts to deliberate on the rapidly evolving landscape of news, governance and digital innovation in the age of artificial intelligence.
Positioned as a key industry platform, the conclave will feature curated panel discussions and expert-led sessions examining emerging trends, shared challenges and the policy frameworks needed to future-proof India’s digital media ecosystem.
Mariam Mammen Mathew, Chairperson, Digital News Publishers Association, said, “At a time when AI is reshaping the very foundations of news, it is critical for publishers, policymakers and platforms to come together and build a framework rooted in trust and responsibility.
Puneet Gupt, Vice-Chairperson, added, “The future of digital journalism will depend on how effectively we align innovation with sustainability, fair value exchange and public interest.”
Sujata Gupta, Secretary General & CEO, DNPA, said, “The DNPA Conclave 2026 is a defining moment for India’s digital news industry. As AI reshapes content creation and consumption, it is vital that publishers help shape policies that safeguard journalistic integrity, ensure fair compensation, and sustain credible news.”
Through a series of discussions, the conclave will assess the evolving regulatory environment governing digital communications and explore how policy frameworks can balance innovation with consumer protection and industry growth in an AI-driven era.
A key focus will be the transformation of Indian media through technology, with sessions examining how artificial intelligence is redefining newsroom workflows, content creation, distribution strategies and audience engagement across platforms.
The event will also evaluate shifting audience behaviour—where consumers increasingly turn for credible information, how trust is built and sustained, and what constitutes the new public square in an increasingly fragmented and platform-led media landscape.
Regulatory shifts and their impact on stakeholders will be another central theme, analysing who benefits, who bears the costs and how the ecosystem can remain competitive, inclusive and sustainable.
DNPA Conclave 2026 will further spotlight critical conversations around content monetisation, revenue models, regulatory frameworks and the evolving balance of risk and reward in digital journalism. Discussions will also address how AI is reshaping the economics of content—from cost efficiencies and monetisation opportunities to intellectual property considerations and long-term business viability.
By bringing together policymakers and industry stakeholders, the DNPA Conclave 2026 aims to shape a balanced, innovation-led and trust-driven roadmap for the future of digital journalism in an increasingly AI-powered world.
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