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Global Media Forum

May 26, 2009

A platform for intercultural exchange between global media makers and users, the 2009 Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum will examine the future of content delivery, especially for topics dealing with peace and security.

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Television cameramen stand on a bus in Iraq
Experts at GMF will discuss how news is created and consumedImage: AP

The Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum began in 2008 and was conceived to address ways to cope with challenges and developments whose course is largely influenced by media worldwide.

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The Global Media Forum begins June 3, in Bonn, GermanyImage: DW

The 2009 forum has set its focus on conflict prevention in the multimedia-age and examines the opportunities and challenges presented by new technologies and consumer habits.

Deutsche Welle's Global Media Forum 2009 will bring together media users and producers, peace building and conflict prevention specialists, representatives from the fields of media technology and security, public relations, the military, the arms industry as well as members of government and political parties to network and discuss the challenges and solutions for the future.

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