Deutsche Welle (DW) will host its 2026 Global Media Forum (GMF) in Bonn, Germany. The event is anticipated to draw over 1,500 participants from more than 100 countries. Attendees will include journalists, media executives, academics, policymakers, and civil society representatives. The GMF serves as a key international platform focused on media-related issues. A central theme of the forum will be the defense of free and credible journalism globally. DW intends the forum to foster discussion and collaboration on challenges facing the media landscape. Further details regarding the forum’s agenda and speakers will be announced at a later date.