The Istanbul Media Days is the first multidisciplinary media event designed for students, journalists and the public at large. From 2011 onwards, it will be held annually in Istanbul, Turkey. This event will address the diverse challenges facing contemporary media and provide a platform for debate and the exchange of experiences.
The First Istanbul Media Days, scheduled to take place from 16 to 20 May 2011, is organised by the Vienna-based South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO); Faculty of Communication, Bilgi University, Istanbul, Turkey; Institut für Publizistik- und Kommunikationswissenschaft, Vienna University, Vienna, Austria; Austria Kulturforum in Istanbul and Turkish Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI).
Influential Turkish and international media experts, journalists, business and NGO representatives will deliver speeches, followed by discussions.
In addition to the Second Istanbul Media Days, to be held in 2012, SEEMO will initiate similar projects with other universities and partners. The First Belgrade Media Days, scheduled for 2012, will take place in Belgrade, Serbia, in cooperation with the Singidunum University.
For further information, details and to register, please contact [email protected] or visit the website: www.istanbulmediadays.org
