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Indian Journalism Festival 2026

Name: Indian Journalism Festival 2026
Start: 2026-10-02
End: 2026-10-04
Location: Indore

The 18th Indian Journalism Festival 2026 is a three-day national gathering held at the Jaal Sabhagruh in South Tukoganj, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, from October 2 to 4. Organized by the State Press Club, Madhya Pradesh, it brings together journalists and media experts to discuss the evolving media landscape, particularly the influence of "Gen-Z", and honors significant contributions to Hindi journalism.

Date: Oct 2-4, 2026
Location: Indore
Status: Ongoing

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Event summary

Highlights

Honors "Saptarishis" (seven legends) of Hindi journalism.
Theme: "Gen-Z" and its influence on media.
Includes panel discussions, media summits, and interactive sessions.
Presents Saptarishi Lifetime Achievement, National, and State Journalism Awards.

The 18th Indian Journalism Festival 2026, a national gathering spanning three days, takes place from October 2 to October 4, 2026. The event is hosted at the Jaal Sabhagruh in South Tukoganj, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, and is organized by the State Press Club, Madhya Pradesh. It attracts over 150 prominent journalists, editors, and digital media experts from across India.

The festival's central theme for this edition is "Gen-Z" and its impact on print, electronic, and digital media. A key aspect of the event is paying tribute to the "Saptarishis" (seven legendary figures) of Hindi journalism, including Late Rahul Barpute, Rajendra Mathur, Prabhash Joshi, Manikchandra Vajpayee, Rameshchandra Agarwal, Abhay Chhajlani, and Krishnakumar Ashtana.

Activities over the three days include panel discussions, media summits, and interactive sessions designed to address the evolving landscape of Indian journalism in the digital era. A highlight is the presentation of the Saptarishi Lifetime Achievement Award, which this year honors senior editor Devpriya Awasthi, as well as National and State Journalism Awards recognizing excellence in the field.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Jaal Sabhagruh; thefinancialexpress.com.bd
Area for browsing nearby events: Indore

Organizer — source statement: Organised by the State Press Club, Madhya Pradesh; thefinancialexpress.com.bd

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