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Amplify In-depth Media Conference

6TH AMPLIFY IN-DEPTH MEDIA CONFERENCE | 21ST WOLE SOYINKA AWARD FOR INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING

AIMCA 2026

Truth. Power. Rights.

Journalism at the Heart of Democracy

8–10 December 2026

Lagos, Nigeria

At AIM Conference, stakeholders task journalists, media on financial stability and independence

ABOUT AIMCA

One Platform. Two Vital Roles.

Since 2022, WSCIJ has brought the Amplify In-depth Media Conference and the Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting together as complementary components of one platform.
The conference provides space for ideas, learning, debate and collaboration around the issues shaping journalism and democracy. The Award celebrates journalism that uncovers truth, challenges power and serves the public interest.

CONFERENCE AGENDA

Three Days. Critical Conversations.

Explore the central themes of AIMCA 2026, bringing together conversations on truth, power, rights and the future of journalism.

Journalists charged to verify information before publishing

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DAY 1 · 8 DECEMBER

WHOSE TRUTH?

Journalism, Information and the Battle for Reality

News organisations must see themselves as small tech companies – Dapo Olorunyomi

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DAY 2 · 9 DECEMBER

WHOSE POWER?

Journalism, Corruption and Accountability

EVENING OF 9 DECEMBER

21st Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting

Media organisations tasked to find alternative funding for investigative reporting

03

DAY 3 · 10 DECEMBER

WHOSE RIGHTS?

Journalism, Democracy and Human Dignity

The full programme is coming soon.

Session details, speakers and the complete conference schedule will be announced once finalised. Check back for updates.

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