The IPI World Congress will feature a discussion on “Media as Part of the Critical Economy: The Experience of Ukraine”

On October 25, 2025, the IPI World Congress will host a discussion titled “Media as critical economic infrastructure: Lessons from Ukraine,” organized by the Lviv Media Forum in cooperation with UNESCO.

Speakers:

• Ola Myrovych, Headof the Lviv Media Forum

• Andrea Cairola, Advisor for Communication and Information at the Section for Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists, UNESCO

• Andriy Boborykin, Media Manager, Executive Director at Ukrainska Pravda; Director of Development at the Media Development Foundation

The discussion will be moderated by Anastasia Marushevska, Editor-in-Chief of Ukraїner International and co-founder of PR Army.

This session will highlight ways to measure the economic impact of media, develop targeted recovery strategies, and strengthen the media sector’s resilience for the future.

Date: October 25, 11:30 a.m. (CEST) / 12:30 p.m. (Kyiv time)

Location: IPI Congress, Franz Stephan Hall

For more details about the event, follow the link.