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Perfection is dead. Directors and actors explore how chaos, imperfection, and unpredictability have become the new creative language of cinema and content. From raw performances to messy realism, this session dives into why disorder now connects deeper than polish.
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Opening Ceremony
As the world enters a new age of influence, where a single story can move markets, shape policy, or divide societies, the need for credible, values-driven communication has never been greater. In this opening keynote, H.E. Sheikh Abdulla Bin Mohammed Bin Butti Al Hamed and Richard Attias set the vision for the inaugural BRIDGE Summit, a platform born in the UAE and designed for the world. He outlines BRIDGE’s mission to unite media, technology, finance, and culture in building a more trusted, inclusive, and resilient information order. Grounded in the UAE’s legacy of dialogue and cooperation, this address calls for a global recommitment to truth, trust, and the shared narratives that hold humanity together.
Forum Stage - Creator Economy Workshop 8 December 2:00 - 3:30PM
YouTube Search & Discovery
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Blueprints for Belonging and Resonance
Stories live beyond the screen, they take shape in the environments where they are made, encountered, and felt. From intimate, character-driven sketches to raw, on-the-ground journeys and cross-regional media, the spaces around storytelling influence how people find meaning and belonging. This conversation explores how creative contexts, from digital platforms to real-world settings, create resonance, and how craft and distribution can turn storytelling into a shared space where people feel seen and connected across cultures.
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- Media Panel 9 December 10:20 - 10:40AM
Building Media’s New Talent Engine
Traditional journalism schools are struggling to keep pace as AI, global storytelling, and rapid news cycles transform the industry. A June 2025 Guardian analysis warns AI may eliminate up to 50% of entry-level journalism jobs. How can education evolve to deliver faster, deeper, and more relevant training for the next generation of media professionals?
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- Media Workshop 10 December 11:25AM - 12:05PM
The Future of News: Social Media Journalism
The workshop explores how social media is reshaping journalism, changing how news is reported, shared, and consumed. It examines the challenges of accuracy, credibility, and speed in the digital era while offering strategies to engage audiences and tell impactful stories across social platforms. Trainer: Fatima Mahmoud, The National
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