Future of News at Reuters NEXT New York

Wednesday, 2 December 2026 
9:00am–4:00pm 
Quorum by Convene, 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York 
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Join us in New York on Wednesday, 2 December, for Future of News at Reuters NEXT. Register your interest for this exclusive, invitation-only program.

Future of News

Taking place on 2 December, Future of News will examine the major shifts shaping journalism and the decisions facing news organisations as they look ahead, spanning evolving formats and audience relationships, trust and sustainability, AI partnerships, content strategy and the news agenda for 2027.

View the full Future of News agenda below.

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Plus, access Reuters NEXT across both days 
Your Future of News registration includes access to the wider Reuters NEXT program on 1–2 December. Led by Reuters’ world-renowned editorial team, our flagship live journalism event brings together global business leaders, policymakers and forward thinkers to address the most urgent challenges and opportunities shaping society, business and the wider world. 

Future of News Speakers

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Paul Bascobert

President

Reuters

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Alphonse Hardel

Head of News Agency

Reuters

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Sally Buzbee

US-Canada Editor

Reuters

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Goli Sheikholeslami

CEO

Politico

KC Sullivan
KC Sullivan

President

CNBC

Sara Just
Sara Just

Senior Executive Producer

PBS NewsHour

Ben Goldberger
Ben Goldberger

General Manager & Executive Director of Editorial Content

BBC Studios

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Axel Threlfall

Editor-at-Large

Reuters

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Varun Shetty

VP, Media & Entertainment

OpenAI

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Lindsay Van Kirk

SVP, Innovation

People Inc.

Sam Jacobs
Sam Jacobs

Editor-in-Chief

TIME

Scott Malone
Scott Malone

Breaking & Daily News Deputy Editor

Reuters

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Dean Littleton

President of Media

The E.W. Scripps Company

Mitali Mukherjee, Director, Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (3)
Mitali Mukherjee

Director

Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism

Leonard Woosley
Leonard Woosley

President

Southern Newspapers, Inc.

Michael Anastasi
Michael Anastasi

Senior Vice President, Local News

USA TODAY Co., Inc.

Anna Cotton
Anna Cotton

Senior Marketing Director

Reuters

Alistair Blake
Alistair Blake

Senior Manager, Archives

Reuters

Future of News Agenda

08:00-9:00

Doors Open

 Registration, light breakfast and networking.
09:00-09:05 Future of News Opening Address  
09:05-09:30

Presentation: The Forces Reshaping News: What Media Leaders Need to Know

 Key research and insights from the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism on the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the news industry.
09:30-10:10

The Future of Local News: Rebuilding Coverage, Relevance and Sustainability

 A discussion on the future of local journalism, from maintaining strong coverage and community relevance to building sustainable models for the years ahead.
10:15-10:45

Future of News: The Evolution of the News Anchor

Examining the evolving role of the news anchor as changing platforms and audience habits reshape how news is delivered, consumed and trusted.
10:45-11:20 Coffee and Networking Break  
11:20-12:00

Trust Under Pressure: The Business of Independent Journalism

A look at what it takes to sustain trusted, independent journalism amid growing commercial and political pressures and changing audience expectations.
12:00 -12:40

Building the Future Together: News, AI and the Next Generation of Partnerships

 Exploring the evolving relationship between news organisations and technology companies as AI creates new opportunities for partnership, innovation and audience engagement.
12:40-14:00

Lunch Break

  
14:00-14:40

Unlocking the Archive: Turning Content Libraries into Strategic Asset

 A conversation about the untapped potential of news archives and the opportunities to create greater value from decades of content through new products, experiences and revenue models.
14:40-15:20

The Editorial News Agenda: What Will Define the Year Ahead

 Looking ahead to the stories, issues and shifts expected to shape the US news agenda in 2027, and what they could mean for newsrooms and audiences.
15:20-15:30 Future of News Closing Remarks

15:30-16:30 Networking Reception