The World Press Photo Foundation and De Nieuwe Kerk present The Stories That Matter. This event brings together winning photographers, international speakers, critical thinkers, and the public to explore the issues and narratives shaping our world.
Meet the awarded photographers and hear the stories behind the 2025 World Press Photo contest’s winning projects. Throughout the day, the 2025 winners, who come from 29 different countries, from Sudan to Myanmar, Haiti to New Zealand, and Palestine to Colombia, will each speak about their work presented in the Exhibition and engage in conversation with the audience.
On the main stage, we will explore the past by examining the World Press Photo Archive and its 70-year history, considering iconic images and tropes along with their impact on visual literacy. Additionally, we will reflect on contemporary collaborative practices, highlighting narratives from underrepresented communities and the role of media in communicating current events.
In addition, we invite you to join an interactive session exploring truth and accuracy and reflecting on the World Press Photo archive.
Read the complete program on the World Press Photo website.
