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Forum Stage - Technology Workshop 10 December 1:30 - 3:00PM
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Workshop Room 1 - Media Fireside 9 December 11:20 - 11:40AM
The Disappearing Job Map of Media
By 2035, PwC projects automation will reshape nearly a third of media jobs, changing how content is created, distributed and monetized. Traditional roles are shrinking while new ones like AI prompt engineers, generative optimization experts and misinformation analysts are emerging quickly. This session focuses on what skills and strategies media professionals need to stay relevant, create value with new tools and build careers that remain essential as technology rewrites the industry.
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- Media Workshop 9 December 3:10 - 3:50PM
Media Appearance: Pitching & On-Camera Presence
Refine your skills in pitching and presenting confidently on camera to enhance media appearances. Trainer: Micheline Jawich, Sky News Arabia
IMI Academy - Picture Speech 8 December 3:00 - 3:10PM
The Future of Streaming Monetization Models
As audiences fragment and attention becomes the ultimate currency, streaming platforms are rethinking how value is created and shared. This session explores the next phase of digital entertainment—from evolving subscription models and ad-supported hybrids to strategic partnerships between tech, media, and creators. What will define profitability in an era where engagement, not just viewership, drives growth?
Central Stage - Picture Presentation 10 December 11:55AM - 12:10PM
Filming the Impossible
How do you capture the uncapturable? In this masterclass, Our Planet director Dan Tapster reveals the art and obsession behind filming the impossible moments of nature so unpredictable, dangerous, or fleeting they defy control. From the depths of the ocean to the peaks of frozen worlds, he shares the creative discipline, patience, and innovation required to turn chaos into cinema. A rare look at how the world’s most breathtaking natural moments are not just found, but earned.
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