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Global Media Forum (GMF)

The Global Media Forum is DW's international media conference, gathering media professionals from around the world each year in Bonn. One of its highlights is the award ceremony for the DW Freedom of Speech Award (FoSA).

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GMF 2015 Eröffnung Peter Limbourg und Monika Grütters Sendestart

DW opens GMF, new TV channel

Deutsche Welle opened its Global Media Forum with a focus on foreign policy in the digital age in Bonn today.
June 22, 2015
GMF 2015 Media Summit If it bleeds, it leads

First impressions of the opening ceremony

June 22, 201510 images
GMF Videos

GMF: Media, politics and the digital age

How the digital age influences foreign policy will be discussed at the 8th Global Media Forum in Bonn.
June 22, 2015
Schössling Rasen

The value of cooperation

Scilla Elworthy, a keynote speaker at the Global Media Forum 2015, talks about consciousness, inner power and values.
June 19, 2015
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DW Akademie at Global Media Forum

DW Akademie at Global Media Forum
June 11, 2015
Ensaf Haidar Frau Blogger Raif Badawi

Saudi blogger's wife: More help needed

Ensaf Haidar, the wife of jailed Saudi blogger Raif Badawi, speaks to DW about her solidarity with him.
May 21, 2015
Rose Wachuka

Speakers

May 20, 20155 images
GMF 2015 GMF WS56 Jochen Wegner

Speakers

May 18, 201512 images
GMF 2015 Sabrina Göddertz

Speakers

May 18, 20152 images
GMF 2015 WS56 Asiem El Difraoui

Speakers

May 12, 20156 images
Franz-Josef Radermacher

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May 12, 20155 images

Speakers

April 30, 20155 images
Jochen Spangenberg

Speakers

April 30, 20154 images
Michel Daccache

Speakers

April 30, 20155 images
Jörg Schumacher

Speakers

April 30, 20155 images
GMF 2015 Andreas Müllerleile

Speakers

April 30, 20156 images
GMF 2015 Saleh Zater

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April 29, 20155 images
Fabiola Posada

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April 29, 20155 images
GMF 2015 Fadi El Abdallah

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April 29, 20151 image
Gavin Rees

Speakers

April 29, 20154 images
Nikos Panagioto

Speakers

April 29, 20153 images
Edit Inotai

Speakers

April 29, 20153 images
GMF 2015 Christopher Springate

Speakers

April 28, 20156 images
Turan Ali

Speakers

April 28, 20151 image
GMF 2015 Rispa Odongo

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April 28, 20155 images
GMF 2015 Alex Hanneford

Speakers

April 28, 20155 images
Priya Bathe

Speakers

April 23, 20152 images
GMF 2015 Kamran Wajih

Speakers

April 23, 20155 images
Deborah Seward

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April 23, 20156 images
Zoe Titus

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April 22, 20156 images
Paul Picard

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April 22, 20154 images
GMF Global Media Forum Hamadou Tidiane Sy

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April 21, 20156 images
Johanna Holzhauer

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April 21, 20154 images
Ilka Wagner

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April 21, 20154 images
Andre Kamenshikov

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April 21, 20153 images
Gerlind Vollmer

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April 16, 20156 images
GMF 2015 Wagaki Wischnewski

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April 15, 20156 images
GMF WS42 Sebastian Schweda

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April 15, 20153 images
Susanne Spahn

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April 14, 20154 images
Maria Ressa

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April 14, 20155 images
GMF 2015 Andrew Rudge

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April 13, 20155 images
Penhleak Chan researcher and volunteer coordinator at Open Development Cambodia was a panelist at the DW Global Media Forum 2014. Photo: Charlotte Hauswedell.

DW Global Media Forum: Open data in Cambodia

Cambodia is developing at a fast pace but accessing information can be a challenge. At the GMF, Penhleak Chan took part in a DW Akademie panel and explained how an online-platform is helping create transparency.
July 3, 2014
Afrika Computer Cybercafe in Dakar 2013 NEU

Startup sensation

Mobile solutions from Africa - what's in store as the next "big thing"?
July 3, 2014
GMF Global Media Forum

Blessing or a curse?

Social media are gaining more influence in the Ukraine crisis, but are they reliable?
July 3, 2014
Jeff Jarvis

Innovation vs. privacy

Media expert Jeff Jarvis says rapid technological change should be embraced in spite of fears.
July 1, 2014
Bilder von DW Koproduktion in Indien

India local paper project

The Khabar Lahariya paper offers women from India's poor regions a chance to work as journalists.
June 30, 2014
Workshop GMF 2013

Fostering global debate

Over 2,000 participants from 100 countries are expected at DW's Global Media Forum in Bonn.
June 29, 2014
Yu-Shan Wu GMF 2013 Datum: 19.06.2013 Ort: Global Media Forum, Bonn Copyright: DW/ DW/ Matthias Müller

DW Global Media Forum: China's media approach in Africa

New players are appearing on the media markets of developing countries – that includes media players from emerging countries. China's engagement in Africa was one focus of a DW Akademie panel held during the GMF.
June 21, 2013
Workers at a textile factory in Dhaka Foto: Tim Brakemeier dpa

Responsible companies

Are workers' rights and environmental protection compatible with profit?
June 20, 2013
Vandana Shiva (photo: DW/M. Magunia

'Replace the idea of limitless growth'

Right Livelihood Award winner Vandana Shiva speaks out against traditional models of consumerism.
June 19, 201301:44 min