INMA is heading for Washington next year, the first time in 28 years.

The organisation has set the time and place for its 88th Annual World Congress of News Media - June 3-5, 2018, at the Mead Center for American Theater in Washington, DC. The association's signature event brings together the top executives from news media companies in more than 40 countries to discuss business strategy, with an intense focus on audience, revenue, and brand.

INMA has just wrapped up its 2017 Congress at the TimesCenter in New York, with the announcement of the 2018 venue made at its conclusion.

Organisers say the programme will include a study tour from May 31-June 1, a series of seminars (June 2) - including the potpourri of case studies INMA labels 'Brainsnacks' - a print workshop, and a post-Congress tour of Washington.

The Mead Center hosts some of the city's leading theatrical productions, and is across from The Wharf, a soon-to-be-opened development featuring hotels, restaurants, music and nightlife. It's also near the Mall, the Smithsonian, Jefferson Memorial, Washington Nationals baseball park, and other famous sites.

"Beyond this being a unique and different selection for INMA members, we are aware of the intense interest in today's political landscape that makes DC one of the most interesting places on earth," says INMA executive director and chief executive Earl Wilkinson. "We are looking forward to bringing the 'INMA experience' to a fantastic location like Washington."