Events

Adenauer Lecture in Sarajevo: Local Journalism as the Base for Journalism

Observations from Germany

The annual Adenauer Lecture was delivered by Dr. Hendrik Groth on the 3rd of November, 2026 at the University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Addressing an audience of young journalism students, the lecture focused on the importance of local journalism, its role in democratic societies and the growing need to address the influence of major tech companies on the media landscape.

Why we need local journalism - KAS International Conference, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

The KAS Media Programme Southeast Europe organized an international conference under the theme “Why We Need Local Journalism”, which took place in Sarajevo from 4th to 5th of November, 2026.

Political Communication as a Shield for European Democratic Stability

The International Conference on Political Communication (IKPK26) in Berlin became a focal point for global trends and regional specifics in the digital era, bringing together researchers and practitioners to discuss the transformation of political debate.

Strategic Communication Factfinding Trip for Experts from Southeast Europe to Berlin and Brussels

The KAS Media Programme Southeast Europe, together with the Sofia Security Forum, organized a Strategic Communication Factfinding Trip to Berlin, Germany, and Brussels, Belgium, from 12th to 17th of October 2026. The visit followed the Strategic Communication Factfinding Trip to Helsinki and Riga, held from 19th to 24th of April 2026.

Tag des Auslandsjournalismus 2026 – The Future of International Journalism

On 9–10 October 2026, the second edition of the Tag des Auslandsjournalismus (Foreign Correspondence Day) took place in Munich, Germany. Organised by journalists.network with the support of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Media Programme South East Europe, the conference brought together foreign correspondents, young journalists, editors, and media experts to discuss the growing challenges facing international journalism.

Journalism and Media: Anything to Be Upbeat About?

At Villa La Collina in Cadenabbia, overlooking Lake Como, 26 journalists, editors, researchers and media experts from 11 countries gathered for the conference “Journalism and Media - Anything to Be Upbeat About?”.

First Balkan Media Conference 2026 – Journalism needs to reclaim Journalism

The First Balkan Media Conference 2026, under the theme “Journalism needs to reclaim Journalism,” took place in Tirana from 9 to 10 September 2026. The conference brought together journalists, editors, media professionals, academics, representatives of media organisations and institutional actors from across South East Europe. Its purpose was to create a regional space for reflection on the pressures affecting journalism, the transformation of the profession and the responsibilities of journalists themselves in responding to these changes.

KAS Academy for Political Communication - When the Periphery is as Important as the Centre

By Jelena Gajic, scholar of KAS Media Programme South East Europe

The KAS Media Programme South East Europe hosted its annual Academy for Political Communication in Timisoara from July 12th to 15th 2026.

Global Media Forum 2026- “Journalism Out Loud”

Since 2008, Deutsche Welle has brought together media professionals, policymakers, and experts from around the world through its annual Global Media Forum. This year’s conference took place on 23–24 June in Bonn, Germany, under the theme “Journalism Out Loud.”

Finding Common Ground: Media and Academia in Times of Change

By Jona Cenameri, scholar of KAS Media Programme South East Europe

Journalists, editors, researchers and media professors from across Europe as well as from Africa and Asia gathered in Tirana, capital of Albania, for the conference Media and Academia – A Difficult Relationship. Over two days, participants explored a question that feels increasingly relevant in the age of artificial intelligence, disinformation and political polarisation: can media and academia still learn from one another?