Baku Global Media Forum is an international conference on journalism, media development, and freedom of expression held annually in Azerbaijan’s capital. Covers digital transformation and press freedom.
Baku, July 13 - The opening ceremony of the Fourth Baku Global Media Forum on "The Mission of Media in Promoting Peace:…
The Baku Global Media Forum is an annual international conference convened in Azerbaijan's capital to bring together journalists, media professionals, policymakers, and civil society leaders. The forum addresses critical issues in modern journalism, including digital transformation, media literacy, press freedom, and the role of independent media in democratic societies. Since its establishment, the event has attracted participants from around the world.
The forum serves as a platform for discussing challenges facing journalism in the digital age, including misinformation, technological disruption, and economic sustainability of news organizations. It fosters dialogue between traditional and new media outlets, explores innovative approaches to reporting, and examines best practices in journalism ethics and standards. These discussions are particularly relevant for the South Caucasus region, where media development remains an important aspect of broader democratic and institutional reforms.
On jnews.az, coverage of the Baku Global Media Forum includes reports on conference sessions, statements from speakers, and analysis of key themes discussed. The portal tracks how international media experts engage with local and regional journalism issues, and highlights perspectives relevant to Jewish and Israeli media representation in Azerbaijani news discourse.
