IAPC will honor social activist Daya Bai with the IAPC International Sathkarma Award.
AB Wire
The Indo-American Press Club (IAPC) has organized an International Media Conference in New York from October 9 through 12 at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, New York.
The conference will bring together an array of eminent journalists and media experts from the US, Canada, India, Australia and UAE, offering an excellent platform to the delegates for networking and learning, said a statement.
The Conference is designed as a uniquely valuable professional development opportunity, featuring educational seminars and workshops, discussing and analyzing new trends and methods with a rare insight into the work of media across the world, it said.
A high-profile public meeting and gala banquet is scheduled on Sunday (Oct 11) at 6 pm, during which the IAPC will confer several awards.
IAPC will honor social activist Daya Bai with the IAPC International Sathkarma Award, philanthropist Boby Chemmanur with the IAPC International Sathbhavana Award and VK Ebrahimkunju, Minster for Public Works, Kerala Govt, with the IAPC Minister of Excellence Award.
During the three-day event, several seminars and workshops would be held on topics such as News Reporting and Writing Techniques, Exploring Social and Environmental Causes through Documentaries, Politics and Media, Social Media Impact on Journalism, Live Streaming, Social Activism as a Way of Life and Freedom of Expression.
IAPC has been undertaking activities to promote and encourage journalism students and citizen journalists by conducting competitions in areas such as writing and photography and the winners will be receiving prizes at the public meeting, the statement added.