More about the Congress
More than 300 renowned editors, media executives and leading journalists from 60 countries gathered at the Sava Center to participate in the World Congress and the 57th General Assembly of the International Press Institute (IPI) which took place in Belgrade from June 14-17. It was our great pleasure to host journalists and guests from all around the world and represent Belgrade and Serbia in a different and new way.
During the three days of the Congress we discussed pressing media issues around the world: reconciliation and the role of the media in this process; reporting on the USA and American foreign policy; new challenges brought about by the new media; the race for profit and its possible negative influence on the print media, and how journalists around the world can cooperate in reporting on terrorism and organized crime, as well as other important issues related to the journalistic profession.
The Congress was also attended by around 150 accredited journalists, PR and marketing experts. Announcements about the Congress, panel sessions, participants and guests' impressions, as well as their opinions about press freedom and the situation of media outlets around the world were published in the pages of numerous local and foreign newspapers, and broadcasted on TV, radio and on the Internet.
List of working journalists, media experts and PR managers attending the sessions
We had the privilege of having our IPI Congress opened by the President of the Republic of Serbia, Boris Tadic, on June 15 in the impressive building of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia. More
The event was supported by the City of Belgrade, the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Serbia, the Ministry of Economy and Regional Development, and numerous prominent companies and institutions.
Thanks to the support of partners and sponsors, we succeeded in providing a unique experience for all guests during the Congress. We presented the top-class cuisine and interior of the restaurant "Gaetano" in the Hotel ZIRA, the modern architecture and unique view from the 25th floor of the Usce Tower, the main hall and balcony of the Old Palace of the City Assembly, the authentic bohemian atmosphere of the "Three Hats" restaurant in Skadarlija, the garden of the White Palace and the halls of the Royal Palace, the medieval surroundings and spirit of the restaurant "Kalemegdanska Terasa", and the fireworks and the sound of trumpets at the spectacular concert held in the Kalemegdan Fortress.
Guests were entertained by the songs and music of superb performers: the jazz orchestra of Luis and Vlada Maricic, soloist Iva Mrvos, Aleksandar Simic and the Seraphim ensemble, the tambourine players from Skadarlija and their evergreen melodies, the duet "Teofilovic" with their traditional music, the Marsija band playing medieval tunes, as well as percussionists "Stankovic", the Kal band and the Boban and Marko Markovic Orchestra at the concert on the final evening. More
IPI in numbers
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150 accredited journalists, experts, representatives of institutions active in the media field etc.
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23 speakers in the SEEMO Regional Conference
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13 side events (meetings, parties etc.)
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4 awards presented during the Congress
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More than 50 people worked in the organization of the Congress
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12 patrons, sponsors and partners
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6 media partners
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4 sightseeing tours of Belgrade, 1 pre-Congress and 1 post-Congress tour of Serbia
We wish to thank all of you who participated in the Congress – IPI members and their companions, speakers, those who reported on the Congress, partners, sponsors and all who made this Congress an unforgettable experience for all of us and, hopefully, for all of you.
It will be our pleasure to host you again in future and invite you to be in Belgrade.
Thank you
IPI Belgrade Host Commettee & Media Center