Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025 to see leaders’ dialogues on ‘Redefining Reach, Revenue & Responsibility’ in an AI age

This session will lead the discussion on the impact of AI-powered algorithms on news consumption and platform prioritization; the influence of AI on revenue models, personalized ad targeting and content recommendation systems.

The Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) is once again setting the stage for pivotal conversations at the highly anticipated Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025, scheduled for February 27 in New Delhi.

MeitY Secretary S Krishnan to elucidate on AI and accountability at Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025

S Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY), Government of India, is slated to share his insights on a futuristic regulatory AI blueprint. (Image: S Krishnan speaking at the Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave in 2024)

MeitY’s S Krishnan to spotlight AI and accountability and the regulatory roadmap at Storyboard18’s Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) Conclave 2025, on February 27, in New Delhi.

I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to deliver the keynote address at Storyboard18 – DNPA Conclave 2025

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will outline his vision for building a digital news ecosystem that is both credible and efficient.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to share insights on building a credible and efficient digital news ecosystem amid an AI-led transformation, at Storyboard18 – DNPA Conclave 2025, on February 27, in New Delhi.

Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave: Machines cannot create, imagine or see into the future

Prabhu asserted that the impact of AI would need to be studied dispassionately, objectively, and specific to the country likely to be affected. According to the International Monetary Fund, almost 40 percent of jobs would be affected worldwide.

At the DNPA Conclave and Awards 2024, Shubhranshu Singh, chief marketing officer of Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, moderated a discussion on artificial intelligence and its impact on livelihoods and jobs.

AI and Gen AI will play a pivotal role in making the news content reach diverse: Amitabh Kant

Kant proposed that India should work to become a global hub for Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions (MICE), pointing to the country’s advanced infrastructure such as Yashobhoomi and Bharat Mandapam. (Image source: Amitabh Kant (official website))

Amitabh Kant, the G20 Sherpa of India and the former CEO of NITI Aayog delivered a keynote address at the Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave and Awards 2024.

DNPA Conclave 2024: Media trust in the digital age

The discussion on Media Trust in the Digital Age: Balancing Influence and Integrity Session Chair had Nalin Mehta, Managing Editor, Moneycontrol as the moderator with Shri Apar Gupta, Lawyer, Meghna Bal, Head of Research, Esya Centre, Vinit Goenka, Author and Former BJP Spokesperson, Sanjay Goel, Member, Grievance Appellate Committee, Government of India , Arvind Arora, YouTuber and Akash Banerjee, Social and Political Satirist, Founder, TheDeshBhakt (YouTube Channel).

The discussion on Media Trust in the Digital Age created conversations on how media, influencers, government and the Big Tech can balance influence and integrity.

Adtech regulation a priority for Modi govt in third term: MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar

This was followed by similar questions on former American president Donald Trump and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

At the Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave and Awards 2024, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology in the Government of India, assured that the government aims to address the revenue share issue and rectify it on priority.

Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave and Awards 2024: Winners list

DNPA Awards 2024 acknowledged the cutting-edge digital initiatives that have significantly contributed to India's progress, propelling its digital success story. Storyboard18 is the Knowledge Partner for the DNPA Conclave & Awards 2024.

Mission Karma Yogi, Poshan TrackerApp, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, Umang, Single Window Interface for Facilitating Trade and DigiLocker emerge winners.

NFT’s in the next five years will be the next big thing to monetise content

If you can build a relationship with the user, a number of revenue options automatically become available. (Representative image by Bjorn Pierre via Unsplash)

One of the hot topics at the Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave and Awards is data usage, data collection, third party data, revenue streams in the media landscape. Find out what industry experts have to say about it.

Credibility of news and platforms are as important as monetisation challenges: Anurag Thakur

"Under the visionary leadership of PM Shri Narendra Modi ji, technology has become a tool for citizen empowerment and access to public services," Thakur said.

The government is working on putting together policies to solve the digital advertising issue said Anurag Thakur, Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India at the Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave and Awards 2024.