Events

During the two-day meeting, the main areas of activity and upcoming priorities of the D-8 Media Excellence Centre, as well as the Action Plan for the next two years, will be discussed. The venues and dates of the next meetings of the Advisory Council and the Working Group will also be determined.

The Advisory Council of National Coordinators (ACNC) of the D-8 Media Excellence Centre is one of the main governing bodies of the D-8 MEC. The Council consists of national coordinators appointed by each of the 9 member states.

Agenda of the first meeting:

• Discussion of the institutional structure and operational framework of the D-8 MEC
• Approval of the Action Plan for 2026–2027
• Defining knowledge-sharing mechanisms among member states
• Setting priorities for joint media projects
• Determining the date and format of the next meeting

The meeting will be held over two days: plenary sessions are planned for the first day and working-group discussions for the second.

A training aimed at developing the professional knowledge and skills of media representatives from D-8 member states. Participants will gain practical skills in using generative AI tools, prompt engineering, fact-checking and producing content for digital platforms.

Organised by the D-8 MEC, this three-day intensive training programme aims to teach journalists and media professionals from D-8 member states how artificial intelligence is applied in the media sector.

Core modules of the programme:

• Generative AI tools: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude — applications in media content production
• Prompt engineering: skills for building effective queries
• AI-assisted fact-checking and disinformation detection
• Audience analytics on digital platforms
• Ethical framework: journalistic responsibility in the use of AI

Participants will receive certificates. The programme is limited to 20 participants.

The strategic plan of the D-8 Media Excellence Centre was presented to forum participants. It was noted that work will be carried out to incorporate the recommendations of media experts and government officials from D-8 countries into the Centre's strategic plan.

Within the framework of the 4th Shusha Global Media Forum, the strategic plan of the D-8 Media Excellence Centre (D-8 MEC) was presented to a broad international audience for the first time.

Key points of the presentation:

• The founding concept and mission of the D-8 MEC
• Development prospects for media cooperation among the 9 member states
• Planned joint projects and events
• Framework for cooperation with the media regulatory bodies of member states

More than 40 media experts, government officials and journalists from D-8 member states took part in the forum.