📍 Location
Global
⏳ Application Deadline
TBA
RightsCon 2026 is a global event focused on digital rights, press freedom, and technology policy. In partnership with UNESCO, this event will take place in Lusaka, Zambia, bringing together journalists, activists, policymakers, and civil society leaders.
Overview
The event is organized alongside World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) 2026 and aims to strengthen collaboration between the journalism and digital rights communities. It provides a platform for dialogue on press freedom, freedom of expression, and the impact of technology on media.
What to Expect
- Global networking opportunities
- Community Village for collaboration and engagement
- Sessions on press freedom and digital rights
- Participation from international organizations and experts
Event Details
World Press Freedom Day events will take place from May 4–5, 2026, followed by RightsCon 2026 from May 5–8, 2026 in Lusaka, Zambia.
Who Should Attend
- Journalists and media professionals
- Digital rights activists
- Policy experts and researchers
- Organizations working on freedom of expression