From hype to reality: what AI can (and can't) do for your newsroom

  • Ana Jakimovska is Head of AI Strategy at Mediahuis and holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, specializing in predictive modeling. With 15+ years in media, she has held leading digital roles at The Guardian, BBC, Sky News, Channel 4, and ITV, and served as CEO of Culture Trip. Passionate about the intersection of technology, content, and AI, she combines deep technical expertise with hands-on media experience to drive best-in-class user experiences in news environments.

AI is transforming newsrooms worldwide, but what does this mean for you as a journalist? In this keynote, Ana Jakimovska – Head of AI Strategy at Mediahuis and ex Product Person at The Guardian – demonstrates how AI tools are already supporting newsrooms today, from generating story ideas to optimising content across platforms. Through practical examples and real cases from leading media organisations, she reveals the possibilities and shows how journalists can leverage AI as a powerful ally. Not techno-utopia, but achievable steps toward more efficient, creative news production while keeping the human journalist at the center. Discover what's truly in it for you in this AI-driven media landscape.

Location:  Hertz
Time: 10:00 - 10:50
Speaker(s): Ana Jakimovska
Language: ENG
Type: Keynote
Theme: Future Newsrooms
9 September 2025
TivoliVredenburg
Utrecht

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