Taking place during the World Press Photo Days in Amsterdam, the industry events consisted of:
Photo Editors Forum
Friday 29 May 2026
Leading international photo editors convened in Amsterdam for the inaugural Photo Editors Forum, which provided a space for editors to build and strengthen professional networks and discuss standards in photojournalism, including editorial, ethical, and technical aspects. The event aimed to offer photo editors a place to connect, debate, and exchange ideas and practical strategies that can benefit everyone.
Exhibition Partners Meetup
Friday 29 May 2026
A dedicated day that brought together World Press Photo exhibition partners from around the globe. This meetup offered a program of inspiring talks from the 2026 Contest winners, partner presentations, and an interactive workshop session designed to spark ideas and collaboration.
This was a space to connect and an opportunity to exchange experiences, share insights, and learn from both fellow partners and the World Press Photo team.
Student portfolio reviews
Saturday 30 May 2026
An exciting opportunity for photography students, recent graduates, DuPho members, and professionals in the early stages of their careers based in the Netherlands to receive feedback on their work from Dutch and international photography professionals. Expert advice was provided by international photographers, editors, and curators.
The portfolio reviews were supported by Pictoright.
Image credit: Student portfolio reviews during The Stories That Matter 2026. Photo by Maarten Nauw.
