AFRICAN Women in Media [AWiM] is inviting submissions for its 10th annual conference and Global Forum — AWiM26 Conference, which will take place in Namibia.
AWiM26 will bring together leaders from media, creative industries, technology, policy, academia, and finance to explore how inclusive leadership can shape the future of media systems.
The 2026 conference also marks 10 years of AWiM’s work advancing gender equality in and through media and will reflect on progress while addressing barriers that still limit women’s participation in media leadership and media economies.
The organisers are inviting contributions from professionals working across journalism, film & television, radio, publishing, music & advertising, sports media, gaming, content creation & influencer industry, community storytelling, digital platforms & media financing.
The conference will also mark the launch of the Windhoek Framework for Inclusive Media Economies, an initiative aimed at strengthening fair participation of African media organisations and creators in regional and global media systems through equitable partnerships, inclusive leadership, and digital protection.
Organisers say they welcome research-based, practice-based, policy-oriented, tech-focused, creative, experimental, or cross-disciplinary proposals.
They are also encouraging content creators, podcasters, YouTubers, TikTok creators, newsletter writers, and community media practitioners to apply.
Deadline: April 30, 2026. Interested applicants can apply here.
Blessing Otoibhi is a Multimedia Journalist and Anchor host for the News in 60 seconds at The International Center For Investigative Reporting. You can shoot her a mail via Botoibhi@icirnigeria.org or connect on Twitter @B_otoibhi