Annual Congress

4 – 7 October 2026 | Postillion Hotel and Convention Centre WTC Rotterdam

Registration will open 1 April 2026

For any enquiries, please contact us : petra.hardie@wan-ifra.org

A valid badge is required for entry to all DistriPress Annual Congress sessions, including social networking events.

 

PROGRAMME

Sunday, 4 October 

15h00 to 17h00 Registration open

Evening Welcome Reception

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Monday, 5 October

08h30 Registration

FORUM 09h00  – 12h30

09h00 – 10h40

  • Welcome Address: President of DistriPress & Chairman of World Printers Forum.
  • Navigating the Future, Together: Sarah Lesting, Director of DistriPress & World Printers Forum.
  • World Press Trends: Dean Roper, Director of Insights and Editor-in-Chief, WAN-IFRA.
  • The Commercial Value of Truth: Selling Trust on the News Stand: Lindley Gooden, Founder of Greenscreen.
  • Risk Intelligence to Futureproof Your Business: Dr Aarti Anhal, Founder of before nine.

10h40 – 11h00 Coffee break

11h00 – 12h30

Programme to be confirmed …. watch this space!

12h30 – 14h00 Lunch (Business Meeting hall opens at 14h00)

14h00 – 18h00 Business meetings

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Tuesday, 6 October 

08h30 – 18h00 Business meetings

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Wednesday, 7 October 

08h30 – 15h00 Business meetings

Accommodation options in Rotterdam – click here

       Restaurant recommendations : tbc

Explore Rotterdam – click here

 

Who can attend

The Congress is open to WAN-IFRA members and non-member companies.

 

Event Format

The WAN-IFRA DistriPress Congress has a strong history of connecting its members in the Business Meeting Hall as well as during social events and informal gatherings over 4 days.

For over 70 years, the annual WAN-IFRA DistriPress Congress has brought together businesses from across the globe who are engaged in the publishing, production, marketing, distribution and sales of newspapers and magazines.  Our objective is the sharing of experiences, and business development through networking.

  • Badges collection – delegates can collect their badges at the Congress main hotel 15h00-17h00 Sunday 4 October.
  • The WAN-IFRA DistriPress Forum – kicks off event proceedings on Monday morning with a half-day agenda during which delegates hear from speakers and panels about industry developments and global themes impacting members.
  • Business Meeting Hall and Expo –the central meeting hall houses the Expo stands and the Business Meeting tables.  Delegates meet clients and service providers from around the world in pre-arranged time slots, during which they discuss their mutual business and explore new opportunities. The Expo runs alongside the Business Meetings. Exhibitors are encouraged to showcase their products and services to attendees, the exhibition stands form an integral part of the Meeting Hall.
  • Business Meeting Tables – tables will be arranged for our Distributor and Service Provider members. Publisher members are welcome to attend these tables with meetings scheduled in advance.
  • Delegate List – the first list will be announced at the end of July 2026. Further updates will follow every two weeks.

Sponsors

WAN-IFRA DistriPress has a proud history of sponsorship support from its members, for which it is most appreciative.  Sponsorship allows the Association to continue to deliver a memorable annual experience for its delegates.

There are numerous ways in which member companies can showcase their brand and contribute to Congress – and it doesn’t have to break the bank!  Options include, but are not limited to –

  • Logos on Congress bags, branded Congress bag contents such as pens and notebooks, advertising on the WAN-IFRA DistriPress website, sponsorship of the Forum presentations and topics, contributions to evening events or goodie bag items.
  • All sponsor logos will be included on event signage and WAN-IFRA DistriPress event communications.

Please talk to the WAN-IFRA DistriPress management team about how you can get involved.

 

Delegate Pass Types/ Pricing

  • Pricing for 2026
    • To be confirmed
  • Registration acceptance is subject to WAN-IFRA DistriPress’ final confirmation.
  • Each delegate pass includes full access to the Congress programme: welcome event, business forum, business meetings, farewell event and lunch throughout the Congress.
  • Congress delegate passes will no longer have local VAT added at the point of payment except for German based member companies.  At the point of registration EU companies will be requested to enter their VAT number.
  • All registrations must be paid prior to the start of the event.
  • Refund terms and conditions available at the point of registration

Please talk to the WAN-IFRA DistriPress management team for any further information.