The program will combine keynote presentations, panel discussions, case studies, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities designed to provide practical tools and immediately applicable insights.
Miami (July 3, 2026) - Artificial intelligence is no longer a promise for the news media industry; it is a reality that is transforming the way content is produced, distributed, and monetized. This new landscape will be the focus of SIPConnect 2026, the Inter American Press Association (IAPA)’s conference on innovation and digital transformation, to be held July 28–30 in Miami.
The Intercontinental Doral Hotel in Miami will host a program focused on the opportunities artificial intelligence offers newsrooms, the evolution of audiences, the development of new journalistic products, and the creation of sustainable business models for the future of the media industry.
The full program is now available, and registration remains open.
Confirmed speakers include Daniel Hadad, founder and CEO of Infobae; Claudia Báez, specialist in artificial intelligence and digital innovation; Adriana Lacy, founder of Adriana Lacy Consulting; Mauricio Cabrera, creator of Story Baker; Matt Sanders, founder of Waypoint; Amy Ross Arguedas, researcher at the Reuters Institute; Vanina Berghella, Regional Director of the International Fund for Public Interest Media; Delano Massey, Director of Axios Local; Christina Kurteva, Senior Director of Pricing & Revenue Optimization at Thomson Reuters; Juan Pablo Robert, Head of Media Companies and Entertainment for YouTube Latin America; and Janine Werner, Co-founder and CEO of SembraMedia.
The agenda will also feature leading figures in audiovisual and digital journalism from across the region, including Rodolfo González, Director of Telenoticias at Teletica (Costa Rica); Juan Simo, Editor-in-Chief and AI Lead at La Nación (Argentina); Santiago Gómez, Head of SEO at Clarín (Argentina); José Carlos García, Multimedia Editor and New Business Manager at El Tiempo (Colombia); and Natalia Daporta, Digital Newsroom Manager at ABC Color (Paraguay).
The conferences and panel discussions will address critical issues shaping the future of the industry, including the strategic integration of artificial intelligence into newsrooms, strengthening audience trust, developing more relevant journalistic products, diversifying revenue streams, and adapting to new platforms and evolving consumption habits.
The program will combine keynote presentations, panel discussions, case studies, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities designed to provide practical tools and immediately applicable insights.
The opening session on July 28 will include the in-person meeting of the Google News Initiative AI Video Lab, a program developed jointly by IAPA and Google to strengthen the production, distribution, and monetization of audiovisual content through artificial intelligence in Latin American media. The workshop is intended exclusively for representatives of the 40 media organizations selected for the program.
In addition, on Wednesday, July 29, a special training session led by Irina Sternik, trainer for the Personal Redacciones5G program, will focus on emerging tools, practical applications, and innovative methodologies to enhance journalistic work.
The full program is now available, and registration remains open.
SIPConnect 2026 is supported by Google News Initiative, Grupo de Medios Panorama, ABC Color, TV Azteca, Protecmedia, Xalok, Chartbeat, AFP, Síntesis, Los Rostros, El Nacional of Paraguay, Knight Foundation, Banreservas, De Último Minuto, Waypoint, Aplay, The New York Times, 24ora, Telemundo, La Silla Rota, Personal Redacciones5G, and Veedor Digital.
The IAPA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to defending and promoting press freedom and freedom of expression throughout the Americas. It is made up of more than 1,300 media outlets across the Western Hemisphere and is headquartered in Miami, Florida, United States.