Program & Agenda
A 4-hour national working session designed for 200 decision-makers — focused on tangible, lasting outcomes.
Building a permanent forum for trust
Rebuild Trust
Foster collaboration between the media and the sectors most affected by misinformation and disinformation.
Build a Network
A dynamic network of decision-makers and media leaders for fact-checking and information sharing.
The 2026 Protocol
A formal set of commitments — the 2026 Anti-Disinformation Protocol — for a joint fight against misinformation.
Promote Visibility
A networking cocktail and a "Who's Who" brochure distributed to government, media and attendees.
Format & Schedule
One comprehensive working session — combining plenary dialogue, simulation, and structured commitments.
Welcome, Registration & Breakfast
Guests arrive, register on-site and network over breakfast.
Plenary Opening
Official opening remarks setting the tone and objectives for the working session.
Intermission, Official Photo & Coffee/Tea
A short networking break with the official group photograph.
Chatham House Rules Engagement
Ground rules for candid, off-the-record dialogue are introduced to all participants.
Crisis Simulation
Includes 15 minutes for layout, 15 minutes for brainstorming, and 15 minutes for feedback presentations by four mixed-sector groups.
World Café
A facilitated plenary session enabling cross-sector exchange of ideas and solutions.
Public Commitments
Stakeholders publicly commit to actions under the 2026 Anti-Disinformation Protocol.
Networking Cocktail / Mixer
Closing reception for networking, the MediaTrust Award presentation and the "Who's Who" brochure release.
Four sectors, one table
Each table seats 8 participants — 2 representatives each from government, media, civil society and the private sector — intentionally mixed to foster diverse perspectives.
Media
Editors, senior reporters, bureau chiefs, verifiers, and public interest representatives.
Civil Society
Directors, program leads, community leaders, and those focused on community access and accountability.
Government
Participants from the Office of the Governor, Office of the Senior Divisional Officer, communications directors, technical leads, divisional officers, and policy and regulatory representatives.
Private Sector
Communications and corporate affairs directors, general managers, directors-general, and experts in operational data and investment impact.
Top 200 entities & companies per sector
Government & Public Sector
Presidency & Prime Minister's Office, ministries and affiliated institutions, regulatory boards and courts, security and compliance institutions, state-owned enterprises and banks, Littoral regional bodies, CEMAC/OHADA regional entities, international development partners, and multilateral institutions.
Media Outlets
Many of Cameroon's top 200 media outlets, including TV & radio channels, newspapers, tabloids, blogs, and news websites.
Private Sector
Banks & financial institutions, real estate, construction and procurement, media, due diligence & tech, chambers, corporate associations and business networks, multinationals & large corporates, insurance and reinsurance, law firms and notaries.
Civil Society Organizations
Women and consumer protection, faith-based and traditional bodies, environment, land and extractives, youth, tech and civic engagement, health, community and development, media, fact-checking and freedom of expression, anti-corruption, transparency and governance.
The MediaTrust Award 2026
As a key highlight of the networking gala, the MediaTrust Award 2026 will be presented to a journalist or influential blogger who has consistently demonstrated the highest standards of accuracy, ethics, and rigorous fact-checking in the collection and dissemination of information in recent years.
The award committee will comprise one representative each from the Office of the Governor, the regional delegation of the Ministry of Communication, and the title sponsor.
Nominate / Register Interest
Secure your seat at the table
Spaces are limited to 200 decision-makers across four sectors.