Media and Development Conference 2026

The Media and Development Conference brings together journalists, media professionals, researchers, development practitioners and other stakeholders to exchange ideas, share evidence and explore the evolving role of media in advancing development. CJID’s 2026 Media and Development Conference is happening from the 23rd through 25th November in Abuja, Nigeria

Celebrating its fourth milestone year, MDC 2026 is moving beyond the standard conference format to anchor discussions deeply rooted in empirical research, investigative data, and actionable outcomes for the West African sub-region and beyond.

Details

• Tickets are now available, starting at $10 for beginning journalists.
• Media practitioners with under 5 years experience can attend for 25$.
• Seniors in the industry are invited to apply for the $75 tickets.
• Those who sign up for the beginning and early career tickets are eligible for conference scholarships.
• You are not required to pay the access fee at this stage. If you are shortlisted to attend the conference, you will receive a confirmation email with a payment link.

How to participate

To sign up for a ticket at this stage, follow the link. Apply here.

For more information, please visit this page.