Celebrating 200 years of photography,
FUJIKINA New York is a three-day festival taking place from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 October. The program is an immersive photography experience filled with exhibitions, keynote talks, workshops, photo walks, portfolio reviews, and more.
As part of the festival, World Press Photo will present our Exhibition 2026, and several of our staff members will be on site to give guided tours throughout the weekend, present the talk: Why Your Work Belongs in World Press Photo, and facilitate our talks program with winners of the 2026 World Press Photo Contest.
By purchasing your ticket to FUJIKINA, you will have access to the whole World Press Photo program. There are a limited number of seats per talk or slots per guided tour. To secure your spot, please reserve your place in advance through the FUJIKINA website. On 1 October, there will be a downloadable PDF file of the full schedule via their website.
Program
Friday 16 October
Guided tour of the World Press Photo Exhibition 2026
With Martha Echevarria, Senior Exhibitions Account Manager, World Press Photo
16.00 - 16.45, at 105 Eldridge Street
Go beyond the caption and hear the behind-the-scenes stories of the images shaping our world on a tour of the World Press Photo Exhibition 2026. As part of the tour, you will gain further context, depth and information about the awarded projects, and there will be a moment to ask questions.
Saturday 17 October
Guided tour of the World Press Photo Exhibition 2026
With Martha Echevarria, Senior Exhibitions Account Manager, World Press Photo
10.30 - 11.15, at 105 Eldridge Street
Go beyond the caption and hear the behind-the-scenes stories of the images shaping our world on a tour of the World Press Photo Exhibition 2026. As part of the tour, you will gain further context, depth and information about the awarded projects, and there will be a moment to ask questions.
Long-Term Photography with Victor J. Blue and César Rodríguez
Moderated by Saba Askary, Programs Manager, World Press Photo
12.15 - 13.30, at ICP Library, 84 Ludlow Street
Explore the craft of long-term visual storytelling with 2026 World Press Photo Contest winners Victor J. Blue and César Rodríguez. Through multi-year black-and-white documentary projects, Blue and Rodríguez demonstrate how sustained reporting strips away surface noise to deliver a poignant, truthful look at the toll of conflict and environmental change.
Past and Present Perspectives: Ever Andres Mercado and Chantal Pinzi
Moderated by Saba Askary, Programs Manager, World Press Photo
14.15 - 15.45, at ICP Library, 84 Ludlow Street
Step inside the next generation of documentary photography with 2026 World Press Photo Contest winners Ever Andres Mercado and Chantal Pinzi. They’ll unpack how to earn deep community trust, photograph age-old traditions with fresh perspective, and break into the industry as emerging photojournalists.
Photojournalism on the U.S. Front Lines: Kira Pollack in conversation with Carol Guzy
16.00 - 16.45, at Theater · 68 Ludlow
What does it mean to document truth in America today? 2026 World Press Photo Contest global jury chair Kira Pollack sits down with Photo of the Year winner Carol Guzy to talk photojournalism on the front lines of the U.S. immigration crisis. Together, they discuss navigating field coverage and strategies for managing massive photo archives for the next generations.
Sunday 18 October
Why Your Work Belongs in World Press Photo
With Saba Askary, Programs Manager, World Press Photo
10.45 - 12.15, at ICP Library, 84 Ludlow Street
Gain insider advice on how to submit your work to the 2027 World Press Photo Contest. Learn what makes a compelling entry, how judging works, and how to leverage the contest for career growth. This session is ideal for emerging and established visual storytellers alike.
Guided tour of the World Press Photo Exhibition 2026
With Martha Echevarria, Senior Exhibitions Account Manager, World Press Photo
12.30 - 13.30, at 105 Eldridge Street
Go beyond the caption and hear the behind-the-scenes stories of the images shaping our world on a tour of the World Press Photo Exhibition 2026. As part of the tour, you will gain further context, depth and information about the awarded projects, and there will be a moment to ask questions.
