Nancy Gibbs is an award-winning journalist and author, and Professor of Practice and Director of the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School.
Previously, Nancy was the first woman to hold the position of the Editor in Chief of TIME, where she led the brand through a major digital transformation, building the largest audience in its history and writing more cover stories than any journalist in TIME’s century-long legacy. She has interviewed five U.S. Presidents and co-authored two New York Times bestselling books, including The President’s Club: Inside the World’s Most Exclusive Fraternity.
A Marshall Scholar and Yale graduate, Nancy serves on several boards, including Column, Chautauqua Institution, the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, and the How Institute for Society.
At BRIDGE Summit, Nancy Gibbs will share her expertise in leading TIME through digital transformation and teaching the next generation of media leaders to navigate truth and trust in a divided world.
Digital social media has become primary arenas for information exchange and cultural dialogue, yet the systems that govern visibility and participation remain largely opaque. As business models, ownership structures, and moderation philosophies evolve, societies are grappling with how to ensure these spaces remain trustworthy, inclusive, and resilient. A 2023 Reuters Institute study found that nearly one-third of global users now access multiple news sources through social platforms each week, underscoring their growing influence on public understanding. This conversation explores how different approaches like community governance can strengthen digital environments that balance openness with responsibility, support constructive engagement, and reflect the diversity of the global audiences they serve.
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Chairwoman, Music Nation
Former Deputy Prime Minister, UK Parliament
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