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The Indo-American Press Club (IAPC) will hold its 11th Annual International Media Conference from October 16 to 18, 2026, at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Cincinnati Sharonville in Ohio, bringing together journalists, public officials and community leaders for discussions on the changing media landscape.
According to an IAPC statement, IMC 2026 will focus on journalism, media innovation, artificial intelligence, ethical reporting and diaspora engagement. Participants are expected from North America, India, Europe and the Middle East.
The announced participants include U.S. Rep. Greg Landsman, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval, former Ohio legislator Neeraj Antani, investigative journalist Mathew Samuel, and actress and media personality Meera Nair. Journalists, publishers, editors, diplomats, authors and media executives are also expected to attend, the statement said.
The conference will include the IAPC Awards Gala, recognizing contributions to public service, community leadership, literature, healthcare, philanthropy, business and social impact.
Lifetime Achievement Awards will be presented to Dr. Meher Medavaram, Dr. V.K. Raju, Roy Ratnavel, Muthu Mudaliar, Dr. T.S. Vineeth Bhatt and Dr. Subash Razdan.
Dr. Sunita Reddy will receive the Women’s Empowerment & Literary Excellence Award. Community Service Awards will go to Dr. Sunita Polepalli, Jay Bedi and Pramod Jhaveri.
Dr. Mubin Syed will receive the Most Impactful Book on South Asians Award, while Sajan Varghese will be presented with the Karmashreshta Award. Dr. Sujeet Punnam will receive the Excellence in Leadership Award.
IAPC Chairman Dr. Satheesh Kathula said the conference aims to strengthen connections among media professionals and support responsible journalism amid changes in the industry.
“IMC 2026 reflects our commitment to bringing together journalists, thought leaders, and community builders from across continents to foster meaningful dialogue, professional collaboration, and responsible journalism in an era of unprecedented media transformation.”
IAPC President Meena Chittilapilly said the awards recognize individuals whose contributions extend beyond their professional accomplishments.
“Our awardees represent the very best of leadership, service, innovation, and community engagement. Their achievements inspire future generations and demonstrate the positive impact that dedicated individuals can make across society.”
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