What is #DML16?

LATAM’s leading digital media event is designed for media companies seeking that extra innovative edge necessary to be the leaders in their markets.  3 days of insights, contacts and knowledge with an international and Latin American focus and structured around revenue, editorial and technology

Where is it going to be held?

 For the first time ever, #DML16 will be held in Buenos Aires,  Argentina! A vibrant city in a country famous for its top quality journalistic practice and creative media industry.

What are the main topics on the agenda?

1. Transforming your revenue model
   From innovative digital advertising strategies to ambitious investments in new business units, from video monetisation to mobile revenue, we'll showcase those media companies succeeding in the quest of new revenue streams.
2. Tomorrow's journalism today
   Technology continues to provide journalism with fantastic new tools. From VR to newsbots, journalistic narratives change as do their formats, the platforms they're distributed on, the devices their consumed in, and the needs of the audience that consume them.
3. Innovation & technology in media companies
   Media companies are often hesitant to make the necessary tech investments allowing them to boost and strenghten their digital strategies. How to manage change and push innovation internally in century old companies? How to invest despite a fragile financial situation?

What about the speaker's lineup?

Explore Keynotes, Featured Speakers, and programming tracks for DML this year in the following link:dml.wan-ifra.org/en. Our confirmed speakers are:

• Michael Golden, Vice Chairman, The New York Times Company, USA
• Héctor Aranda, CEO, Clarín AGEA, Argentina
• Melissa Bell, Publisher, Vox Media, USA
• Guillermo Rivaben, CEO, S.A. La Nación, Argentina
• Trei Brundrett, Chief Product Officer, Vox Media, USA
• Diego Carvajal, VP, Product, Univision Communications, USA
• Julián Gallo, Director of Content and Social Media Strategy, Presidency of Argentina, Argentina
• Daniel Hadad, Founder & Owner, Infobae & Infobae América, Argentina
• Ryan Kellett, Director of Audience Growth, The Washington Post, USA
• Raju Narisetti, Senior Vice President, Growth and Stategy, News Corp, USA
• Eduardo Salles, Co-Founder & Director, Pictoline, Mexico
• Mike Wilson, Editor, The Dallas Morning News, USA
• Laura Zommer, Executive Director & Editor-in-Chief, Chequeado, Argentina

Who is likely to attend? 

#DML16 is expected to draw the region’s most innovative media executives. So far we have 120 plus news executives from 19 different countries registered for the conference.

Are there any networking events planned?

Of course! We have planned several events that will give you the opportunity to meet and network with other media executives from around the world. Our networking events promise to be memorable and career-enhancing to get the best out of #DML16 this year. From impressive welcome cocktails at one of the most important Museums in the city, the MALBA, to glamourous award giving parties – a mutitude of intriguing events awaits.

Why is DML the Media event you must attend this year?

• The smartest investment to get up-to-date in the industry's latest media trends
• The latest and most successful digital monetization strategies
• The world's best speakers brought to LATAM
• A concise, carefully-tailored, rich and relevant programme
• A perfect mix of business, editorial and technology topics
• Unique social events designed to make invaluable contacts
• Hosted in one of LATAM's most beautiful cities

Get a flavour of the event! Check our event and vídeo coverage from last year's edition.