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.