New methods for gathering and sharing news are transforming the media landscape. What role do traditional and non-traditional media play in creating an informed a citizenry for the 21st century? How are new channels of information expanding media freedom?

Welcome, introduction: Donald Steinberg, Deputy Administrator, U.S. Agency for International Development, United States

Moderator: Stephen King, Investment Partner, Omidyar Network, United Kingdom

David Kobia, Co-Founder and Director of Technology Development, Ushahidi, United States

Gregory Shvedov, Editor-in-Chief, Caucasian Knot, Russia

Sami Ben Gharbia, Director, Global Voices Advocacy; Founder of Nawaat, Tunisia

Katrin Verclas, Co-Founder, MobileActive, Germany