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In an age defined by fragmentation, culture remains the thread that connects humanity. Through music, film, design, and storytelling, it shapes how we see ourselves, and one another. This session explores how cultural understanding has become a strategic asset for nations, brands, and creators alike, fostering empathy where politics and economics fall short. As the world grows more divided, how can we harness culture not just to entertain, but to unify?
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- Media Panel 8 December 2:55 - 3:20PM
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Media today is powered by a complex mix of hedge funds, billionaires, global conglomerates, and platform-era kingmakers. Each is shaping not only what gets made, but what gets seen. From entertainment mergers to private-equity rollups of local outlets, the incentives behind media ownership increasingly influence creative choices, cultural priorities, and public trust. As financial influence deepens and independence is tested, this session asks: what funding models and accountability mechanisms can keep our modern media, across news, entertainment, and creator platforms, serving audiences and culture, not just its proprietors?
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- Marketing Panel 8 December 5:10 - 5:40PM
A Publisher–Platform Playbook
When platforms and publishers truly partner, revenue and reach scale together. Panel participants share the practical models, including formats, data, and the creative tools, that unlock sustainable growth across regions.
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- Creator Economy Panel 8 December 3:40 - 4:10PM
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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- Picture Presentation 8 December 3:55 - 4:10PM
Why It’s Important for an Actor to Produce
Actors today sit at the front line of cultural influence, yet often remain distant from the decisions that shape the stories they tell. In this session, Egyptian actor and filmmaker Ahmed Magdy examines why stepping into the producer’s role is becoming essential for creators who want greater agency, artistic integrity, and long-term impact. Drawing on his trajectory from Egypt’s independent cinema movement to building Garage Art Production, Magdy explores how actors can catalyze new talent, strengthen local creative ecosystems, and drive a more intentional, sustainable future for storytelling.
Academy Stage - Creator Economy Workshop 8 December 2:00 - 2:40PM
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