CONFERENCE
NRK Sápmi Indigenous Media Conference 2026
WHEN: 2-3 September 2026
The Public Media Alliance is supporting NRK Sápmi as they host a major international gathering to showcase and celebrate Indigenous media in Guovdageaidnu-Kautokeino.
About the conference
As NRK Sápmi celebrates its 80th anniversary, the organisation is hosting a major international gathering to showcase and celebrate Indigenous media, in Guovdageaidnu-Kautokeino, Sápmi – Norway. Organisations and people from around the world are invited to attend.
The conference will honour decades of Sámi broadcasting and storytelling while opening new pathways for collaboration among Indigenous content creators worldwide. It will celebrate the strength of cultural heritage, explore innovative approaches to media, and empower the next generation of Indigenous storytellers.
The Public Media Alliance is pleased to support and attend the conference.
To learn more, go to the event website by clicking the button below.
Agenda:
The agenda will be released in detail soon. However, some speakers have already been announced. Explore on the official conference website.
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Content Showcase: Have your work featured at WIBN 2026!
Are you an Indigenous creator and want to have your content featured at the WIBN conference 2026?
As part of the upcoming conference, Indigenous creators are invited to submit recent content, which will then be featured during the Content Showcase.
What is the Content Showcase?
The Content Showcase will be a specific area within the conference venue displaying content from Indigenous creators around the world. It will be available to watch for all delegates during breaks and lunches.
What content can be featured?
We are looking for any content made by Indigenous creators across any audiovisual or digital genre.
However, there are a few requirements:
- It should either be in English, or have English subtitles.
- It should be no longer than 3 minutes – it can be a trailer or a sample of a longer-form piece.
- It can be a predominantly audio-based programme, but should have some visuals to go alongside it, and to include subtitles (if not in English).
- It should be from the last 3 years.
How to apply to have your content featured
To apply, you must submit an application. You can either apply online or fill in the document. If filling in the document, please send the completed application to editor@publicmediaalliance.org.
We will then get in touch directly telling you if you’ve been successful, and providing you with the link to transfer the content file.
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