IPI in numbers
- 3 days of the World Congress and a one-day regional event
- 300 registered participants from 62 countries
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150 accredited journalists, experts, representatives of institutions active in the media field etc.
- 34 speakers in 11 sessions
- 23 speakers in the SEEMO Regional Conference
- 13 side events (meetings, parties etc.)
- 4 awards presented during the Congress
- More than 50 people worked in the organization of the Congress
- 10 music performances by 58 musicians
- 12 patrons, sponsors and partners
- 6 media partners
- 4 sightseeing tours of Belgrade, 1 pre-Congress and 1 post-Congress tour of Serbia
Impressions and Comments
The impressions of the participants are best illustrated through their own words:
I thought the Congress is excellently organized. I think people are nice and friendly…
Gloria Anderson, USA
It is my first time here, and I don’t know much about your country. the Congress is very well organized. It was interesting to see Ušće Tower and that the county is developing….
William Green, USA
….There is a great difference between Serbia today and Serbia in the nineties and because of that I am very optimistic and happy that you are making a new country and looking into the future. Those who have organized the Congress have done much to make everyone feel good…
Galina Sidorova, Russia
….I must say that, since I have been back from Belgrade I keep telling my colleagues how wonderfully you have organized such a big and demanding event…
Senad Pećanin, Bosnia and Herzegovina
….What I have seen was truly organized on a high level and I have had the opportunity to participate in similar events abroad. Media Center can be proud of what it has done regarding this Congress organization….
Dejan Restak, Serbia
….I am writing you to thank you for your hospitality and a very well organized meeting. Wishing all the best and more success in your endeavours….
Munther S Dajani, Jerusalem
| Congress participants listened to what the speakers presented very carefully, actively took part in the sessions, asked questions, and gave opinions…. | ||
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| They also wanted to capture memorable moments… | ||
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| The Belgrade guests enjoyed the evening programme and Serbian music… | ||
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| It was a good opportunity to meet people, see old friends and make new ones…. | ||
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| After an interesting evening programme, it was not always easy to stay concentrated… | ||
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Announcements about the Congress sessions and, opinions about press freedom and the situation of media outlets around the world were published in the pages of numerous domestic and foreign newspapers, and broadcasted on TV, radio and on the Internet.
Here are some of the Internet blogs about the IPI Congress