The meeting will analyze the transformation of journalism in the face of AI
Miami (February 26, 2026) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) opens the call for proposals to participate in the 14th International Meeting of the Latin American Council for Accreditation of Journalism and Communication Education (CLAEP), to be held from May 13–15 at Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla, Colombia.
The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) is profoundly transforming journalistic practices, information ecosystems, and civic participation. This scenario presents professional, regulatory, and educational challenges that require rigorous and multidisciplinary academic reflection. The 14th CLAEP Meeting is conceived as a key space for analysis and collective knowledge-building.
The general purpose of this summit is to critically examine the evolution of journalism in the face of AI and its impact on democracy, integrating theoretical, ethical, and applied perspectives.
Specific objectives include: examining ethical and professional challenges arising from AI use in journalism; analyzing AI’s impact on the production, circulation, and consumption of information in digital environments; reflecting on automation’s implications for public opinion and civic participation; generating academic contributions for teaching and research within Universidad del Norte and other accredited faculties; and fostering active student participation.
The Executive Directorate of CLAEP, together with the event organizers, have invited participants to focus their proposals on the following areas of study:
The call is open to journalists, media representatives, news agencies, community media, researchers, and academics. Proposals will be accepted until March 15, and results will be announced on April 1. A book of proceedings will be published following the meeting. The deadline to submit full papers for publication is June 30.
The IAPA is a non-profit organization dedicated to defending and promoting freedom of the press and expression in the Americas. It comprises more than 1,300 publications from the western hemisphere and is based in Miami, Florida, United States.