Knight Media Forum 2026

The Event

Journalists, civic leaders, technologists, and public officials converged in Miami for the 2026 Knight Media Forum — four days dedicated to examining the First Amendment and the role of a free press in a democratic society. At a moment when fundamental rights face mounting pressure, the forum built space for rigorous dialogue, accountability, and cross-sector collaboration on press freedom, civic participation, public trust, digital platforms, and the evolving responsibilities of media institutions.

The program brought together voices including investigative journalist Julie K. Brown, constitutional scholar Heather Gerken, Miami Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, and Knight Foundation President and CEO Maribel Pérez Wadsworth, alongside a special program hosted by The Atlantic featuring Georgia Fort and Martin Baron.

Our Role

Preview Media served as the Knight Foundation's production partner for the forum, managing stage design, live production, and media integration end to end — building a seamless experience for speakers and attendees across all four days.

The Impact

By building the platform that carried these conversations, our team helped elevate dialogue that strengthens journalism and supports democratic institutions. It's the kind of work we return to again and again: building spaces that drive real engagement, foster accountability, and give leaders across media, civic, and technology sectors room to do the work that matters.

Preview Media was honored to serve as the Knight Foundation’s production partner, managing all aspects of stage design, live production, and media integration to ensure a seamless experience for both speakers and attendees. By creating a platform that amplified diverse perspectives, our team helped elevate critical conversations that strengthen journalism and support democracy. This collaboration reflects our commitment to building spaces that drive meaningful engagement, foster accountability, and empower leaders across media, civic, and technological sectors.