2. Since 2011, the GEN Summit has steadily grown
to be the most anticipated event of the year
for editors, journalists and media professionals
worldwide. Every year, the GEN gathers a diverse
groupofopinionleadersinthejournalismandmedia
industry to discuss the latest industry-shaping
trends.
In 2016 in Vienna, the GEN Summit attracted 750
participants from 70 countries. At the event, 90
speakers provided insight, shed light on recent
trends and innovations and discussed the future
of journalism. The GEN Summit 2017 will also take
place in Vienna, Austria and its theme will revolve
around virtual reality and artificial intelligence.
750+ 62+ 100+
Participants Countries Speakers
The GEN Summit
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3. 3
GEN Summit Audience
60%NorthernEurope
14% Eastern Europe
13% Americas
6% Asia
3% Southern Europe
2% Africa
2% MENA
750+
7% Other
15% Broadcast
2012
400 450
500
600
750
2013 2014 2015 2016
18% Non profit & edu
25% Print
35% Digital
38% Editors-in-Chief
12% Deputy editors
12% Online editors
11% Journalists
10% Other
5% Startups
5% Journalism professors
4% Publishers
3% Consultants & lawyers
Geographical Distribution Profiles
ParticipantGrowthPlatforms
5. 600m2
Exhibition Space
100-person Masterclasses Hall
High tech Demo Room
130m2Virtual Reality Studio
PrivateMeeting Rooms
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Aula der Wissenschaften
Vienna, Austria
The “Aula der Wissenschaften” (the Hall of
Sciences) has always been a meeting place to share
knowledge. During the 18th century the “Wiener
Zeitung”– the oldest daily newspaper in the world
– had its editorial department on these highly
traditional premises, and also the Austrian State
Printing House had its home there. The historic
premises, with their pillars, arches and vaulted
ceilings, have retained their natural atmosphere,
while intensifying the dialogue with the present.
GEN Summit Venue
6. Got a question?
Get in touch
Bertrand Pecquerie
CEO
bpecquerie@globaleditorsnetwork.org
+33 (0)1 48 04 06 97
Rebecca Mason
GEN Summit Coordinator
rmason@globaleditorsnetwork.org
+33 6 66 79 97 97
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