What does the future of media look like?
Who will tell the stories that shape our societies tomorrow?
How can young journalists, content creators, media innovators, and civic actors navigate a world transformed by artificial intelligence, information overload, and rapidly changing technologies?
From 20–23 August 2026, these questions will take centre stage at the Nordic Media Festival 2026, an international gathering that will bring together the next generation of media-makers and changemakers from across the Nordic and Baltic region.
Where Media Meets Democracy, Innovation and Youth Voices
The Nordic Media Festival is more than an event.
It is a meeting point for ideas, creativity, dialogue, and collaboration.
For four dynamic days, participants will explore how journalism, digital communication, media literacy, artificial intelligence, storytelling, and democratic participation are shaping the future of our societies.
In an era where information travels instantly across borders and digital platforms influence public discourse, the need for responsible, innovative, and resilient media has never been greater.
The festival creates a space where young voices are not only heard — they are empowered.
What to Expect
Participants can look forward to an inspiring programme featuring:
🎤 International keynote speakers and media experts
📰 Future Journalism Labs
🎬 Digital Storytelling and Content Creation Workshops
🤖 AI and Media Innovation Sessions
🛡️ Media Literacy and Information Resilience Discussions
🌍 Nordic-Baltic Youth Dialogue Forums
🎙️ Live Podcasts, Interviews and Broadcast Productions
🤝 Networking with journalists, educators, creators, NGOs and media organisations
Whether you are an aspiring journalist, podcaster, filmmaker, influencer, student, youth worker, educator, or communication professional, the festival offers opportunities to learn, collaborate, and create.
A Festival Built Around Participation
Unlike traditional conferences, Nordic Media Festival 2026 places young people at the centre of the programme.
Participants will not simply attend sessions.
They will:
- produce content,
- contribute to discussions,
- collaborate across borders,
- share perspectives,
- and help shape the conversations that matter most.
The festival embraces the Nordic tradition of open dialogue, inclusion, innovation, and democratic participation.
Why This Matters
Across Europe and beyond, societies face increasing challenges related to misinformation, polarization, declining trust, and rapidly evolving technologies.
The future of media cannot be built by institutions alone.
It requires a new generation of critical thinkers, ethical communicators, and engaged citizens who understand both the opportunities and responsibilities that come with creating and sharing information.
Nordic Media Festival 2026 is designed to support exactly that mission.
Voices that Shape Tomorrow
At Femina ry, we believe that every community holds stories worth telling and every young person has the potential to contribute to a stronger, more informed, and more connected society.
This festival is an invitation to learn, create, question, collaborate, and inspire.
Because the future of media is not something that happens to us.
It is something we build together.
Join Us in Vantaa
📅 20–23 August 2026
📍 Scandic Avia Congress Hotel, Vantaa, Finland
🎟 Free Participation
🌍 Global Livestream Available
Four Days. One Region. A Thousand Stories Waiting to Be Told.
Will yours be one of them?
Organised by
Femina ry and international partners
Supported by
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