Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
Open social web platforms present both opportunities and challenges for media organizations seeking new ways to distribute content, engage audiences, and maintain editorial autonomy. As traditional social media becomes increasingly dominated by opaque algorithms and closed systems, media companies are looking to participate in and help shape emerging federated networks. This panel brings together leaders actively managing the evolution of open social infrastructure and policy to discuss the requirements, business models, and governance frameworks that address the unique needs of newsrooms, broadcasters, and independent publishers. How can open networks be designed and governed to support high-quality journalism, sustainable business, robust moderation, and interoperability? Panelists will discuss strategies, practical experiences, and remaining challenges in building open platforms that empower both users and media organizations to thrive. Moderated by Bjorn Staschen.
Con: Felix Hlatky (executive director Mastodon), Paul Nemitz (College of Europe), Bjorn Staschen (founding director Save Social - Networks For Democracy), Rose Wang (COO Bluesky)
Open social web platforms present both opportunities and challenges for media organizations seeking new ways to distribute content, engage audiences, and maintain editorial autonomy. As traditional social media becomes increasingly dominated by opaque algorithms and closed systems, media companies are looking to participate in and help shape emerging federated networks. This panel brings together leaders actively managing the evolution of open social infrastructure and policy to discuss the requirements, business models, and governance frameworks that address the unique needs of newsrooms, broadcasters, and independent publishers. How can open networks be designed and governed to support high-quality journalism, sustainable business, robust moderation, and interoperability? Panelists will discuss strategies, practical experiences, and remaining challenges in building open platforms that empower both users and media organizations to thrive. Moderated by Bjorn Staschen.
Con: Felix Hlatky (executive director Mastodon), Paul Nemitz (College of Europe), Bjorn Staschen (founding director Save Social - Networks For Democracy), Rose Wang (COO Bluesky)
