Sociedad Interamericana de Prensa unveils SIPConnect AI conference and announces 2026 journalism award finalists

The Sociedad Interamericana de Prensa (SIP) launched its 2026 SIPConnect meeting in Miami, Florida, from July 28‑30. The three‑day event highlighted artificial intelligence, digital transformation and sustainability in journalism, with opening remarks by SIP president Pierre Manigault and Infobae founder‑CEO Daniel Hadad. Panels explored how newsrooms can integrate AI tools without compromising credibility, and discussed new revenue models and audience‑engagement strategies.

In parallel, SIP announced the finalists for its Excellence Journalism 2026 awards. The ceremony will be held during the 82nd General Assembly in Bogotá, Colombia, from October 22‑25. Finalist works span categories such as In‑Depth Reporting, Opinion and Investigative Series, with entries from media outlets across Latin America including Clarín (Argentina), El Mercurio (Chile), Focos TV (El Salvador), and Metrópoles (Brazil).