On June 17, the sixth DW Global Media Forum will kick off with a celebration of DW’s 60th anniversary. DW Director General, Eric Bettermann will welcome distinguished guests for a discussion on the changing values of international broadcasters in a globalized world. DW will also welcome speakers like Bernd Neumann, Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media, and Lutz Marmor, ARD Chairman and Director General of Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR). This year’s Global Media Forum focuses on economic values and the media.

Another highlight from the conference’s first day will be a keynote speech from world renowned American linguist, philosopher, and political thinker, Avram Noam Chomsky. He will talk about how the media is being challenged from citizens who are reviving democracy.

The second day will start off with a session on global governance with guests including Aart de Geus, Chairman and CEO of the Bertelsmann Stiftung. This will be followed by a keynote speech and discussion from the German Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs, Guido Westerwelle.  The day will conclude with the 2013 Bobs awards ceremony.

On Wednesday June 19, the conference will come to a close with a keynote speech by physicist, philosopher and environmental activist, Vandana Shiva and final remarks from Bettermann. If you are interested in attending and being part of this year’s event, be sure to register as soon as possible.