-- opening the for him-- the forum, director general erik bettermann spoke about the changing nature of broadcasting. >> you do have to be in the places where broadcasting is important. especially in arid regions. we have to make targeted programming to reach the people there -- in arab regions. we have to make targeted programming to reach the people there. >> the event is being attended by professionals and students around the globe. many regularly tune in dw programs. >> they don't only focus on german topics. they are very spread out all over the world. >> i find it very interesting. it gives another perspective of the same news covered by other mainstream media'. >> the responsibilities of news broadcasters is one focus of the forum. this year's main theme is economic growth, values, and the media. >> coming up, the latest on guantanamo bay, business news, and sports. a lot to look forward to. don't go away. >> welcome back. "i will" guantanamo bay" -- i will close guantanamo bay" -- that was one of president obama's elections campaign promises. >> but it is still open. dozens o