From 12th – 16th May 2009, INSP brought together 94 delegates from 29 countries for its 14nth annual conference and networking event. The conference was held in Bergen, Norway, in close partnership with local street Papers Megafon. This was one of INSP’s most eciting and inspiring conference yet and INSP would like to thank all parters, supporters and sponsors for making it possible.

A highlight of the 2009 conference was the second annual international Street Paper Awards, which took place in the Logen Theatre on Thursday 14th May. Thanks to all the supporters and sponsors for making the event happen.

The awards ceremony was hosted by Peter Lavern, a well know DJ on Bergenís Radio1, and co-hosted by Quiz Master Tom James Leaver Gunner. The event was sponsored by Reuters, ALF AS and Bergen City Council.

The prestigious international judging panel of some of mediaís big hitters supported the awards. They were Martin Wanjala Ocholi, Media Consultant, Kenya, Sanjay Suri Editor for Inter Press Service, Europe-Mediterranean (IPS) Silja J.A Talvi award-winning investigative journalist and author, USA: Oddlely Apneseth, Award winning photographer, Norway. The awards were chaired by David Schlesinger, Editor-in-Chief of Reuters News and INSPíS honorary President.