The DNPA (Digital News Publishers Association) Conclave 2026 will convene policymakers, media leaders and industry experts in the national capital on February 26 for discussions on the rapidly evolving landscape of news, governance and digital innovation.
The industry platform will feature curated panel discussions and expert-led sessions aimed at examining emerging trends, addressing shared challenges and charting a forward-looking roadmap for 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 curated discussions and expert-led interactions, the conclave will examine the evolving regulatory environment governing digital communications and consider how policy frameworks can balance innovation with consumer protection and industry growth in an AI-driven era.
Sessions will also focus on the transformation of Indian media through technology, exploring how artificial intelligence is redefining newsroom workflows, content creation, distribution strategies and audience engagement across platforms.
The conclave will assess shifting audience behaviour, including where audiences are increasingly turning for credible information, how trust is being built and sustained, and what constitutes the new public square in a fragmented and platform-led media landscape.
Participants will also explore the impact of regulatory changes on different stakeholders, evaluating who stands to gain, who bears the costs and how the ecosystem can remain competitive and inclusive.
The event will spotlight discussions on content monetisation, revenue models, regulatory frameworks and the evolving balance of risk and reward in the digital news ecosystem.
In addition, sessions will examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping the economics of content, from cost efficiencies and monetisation opportunities to questions of intellectual property and long-term business viability.
By bringing together policymakers and industry experts, DNPA Conclave 2026 aims to help shape a balanced, innovation-led and trust-driven roadmap for the future of digital journalism in an increasingly AI-powered world.
