The World Press Freedom Index is an annual assessment from Reporters Without Borders (RSF) about the state of journalism in 180 countries and territories. On Wednesday, May 3 at 9:00 a.m. ET, join Washington Post Live for an early look at this year’s findings, conversations with top journalists and an exclusive interview with Secretary of State Antony Blinken about the state of global press freedom.

RSF, the world’s largest non-governmental organization specializing in the defense of media freedom, is a partner of The Washington Post Press Freedom Partnership, a coalition of leading nonprofit organizations working to defend press freedom, call attention to the plights of journalists worldwide and increase awareness of the importance of an independent media.

In addition to RSF, The Press Freedom Partnership includes the Committee to Protect Journalists, International Press Institute, International Women’s Media Foundation, James W. Foley Legacy Foundation, National Press Club, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, World Association of News Publishers and the newly launched Center for Media Integrity of the Americas.

Watch Live: wapo.st/wpfdmay2023

All Washington Post Live programs feature closed captioning.

RSVPs Closed

Gene Berdichevsky

Co-Founder & CEO, Sila

The coronavirus pandemic has underlined the value of clearly communicating scientific data, public health guidance and risk factors amidst uncertainty. On Tuesday, Dec. 6, join Washington Post Live for a series of conversations with top officials and experts about strengthening trust in science across society, countering misinformation and navigating heightened political divisions.

Watch Live: wapo.st/trustinsciencedec2022

Speakers

Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State

Jason Rezaian

Global Opinions Writer, The Washington Post

Yeganeh Rezaian

Senior Researcher, The Committee to Protect Journalists

Paul Beckett

Washington Bureau Chief, The Wall Street Journal

Clayton Weimers

Executive Director, U.S. Bureau, Reporters Without Borders

Adefemi Akinsanya

International Correspondent & Anchor, Arise News

Hanna Liubakova

Nonresident Fellow, Atlantic Council

Danny Fenster

Editor-at-Large, Frontier Myanmar

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Mapping the Future of Conservation and Growth

In a segment presented by Esri, President and Founder Jack Dangermond addresses conservation, the 30x30 initiative to protect 30 percent of critical land and waters by 2030, and how geospatial technology can help identify areas with the greatest need, empowering stakeholders to accelerate action and ensure sustainable impacts. Dangermond discusses how approaching these global issues requires a deep understanding of the relationship of environmental and human-made systems.

Jack Dangermond

President and Founder, Esri

Moderated by: Lana Wong

Moderate The Panel

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Carrie Niezgocki

Marketing Operations Manager

3M

Speakers

Jerry Zen

CEO, 3DAYS

Zen is a pioneer in the field of mobile advertising. 3DAYS is the 5th company that has achieved a Fortune 500 ranking under his guidance.

Kate Welsh

VP of Sales, 3DAYS

With a decade of leadership experience at 3DAYS, Welsh oversees sales, operations, growth initiatives and strategic alliances.

Sarah Chen

CEO, AdTank

Chen is founder and CEO of AdTank, a digital advertising think tank that partners with brands to unlock consumer markets through marketing.

Jenny Grace

Founder, Target Tween

Target Tween specializes in trend forecasting and marketing strategies for the tween and teen demographics.

Forest Bello

VP, Digital Media, Clicker

As VP of Digital Media at Clicker, Bello crafts innovative and creative solutions for the digital space, specializing in minority consumers.

Amit Sands

Digital Director, Power Haus

Sands heads up a world-class team of 120, and leads digital capability and integration for a suite of 50+ corporate clients.

Vee Nguyen

Editor, Ad Market Magazine

Nguyen covers mobile news and trends for Ad Market Magazine. Her work has also appeared in The New York Times, and Wired.com.

Charlie Gaudenzi

Mobile Analyst, Mobile Arts

Mobile Arts conducts quantitative and qualitative research on mobile habits, market trends, and user needs across the globe.

Speakers

Jerry Zen

CEO, 3DAYS

Zen is a pioneer in the field of mobile advertising. 3DAYS is the 5th company that has achieved a Fortune 500 ranking under his guidance.

Kate Welsh

VP of Sales, 3DAYS

With a decade of leadership experience at 3DAYS, Welsh oversees sales, operations, growth initiatives and strategic alliances.

Sarah Chen

CEO, AdTank

Chen is founder and CEO of AdTank, a digital advertising think tank that partners with brands to unlock consumer markets through marketing.

Jenny Grace

Founder, Target Tween

Target Tween specializes in trend forecasting and marketing strategies for the tween and teen demographics.

Forest Bello

VP, Digital Media, Clicker

As VP of Digital Media at Clicker, Bello crafts innovative and creative solutions for the digital space, specializing in minority consumers.

Amit Sands

Digital Director, Power Haus

Sands heads up a world-class team of 120, and leads digital capability and integration for a suite of 50+ corporate clients.

Vee Nguyen

Editor, Ad Market Magazine

Nguyen covers mobile news and trends for Ad Market Magazine. Her work has also appeared in The New York Times, and Wired.com.

Charlie Gaudenzi

Mobile Analyst, Mobile Arts

Mobile Arts conducts quantitative and qualitative research on mobile habits, market trends, and user needs across the globe.

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