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- Picture Panel 10 December 1:50 - 2:20PM
Arab Cinema’s Interactive Future
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- Creator Economy Fireside 8 December 1:00 - 1:15PM
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Daniel Mac went from a $50k finance job to earning seven figures a year armed with nothing more than an iPhone and the same question he asks supercar owners on Rodeo Drive: “What do you do for a living?” In this session, Daniel breaks down the exact turning point that made him quit corporate America, how he monetized millions of views without ever feeling salesy, the brand-deal framework that now pays him for posting on social media, why he launched a podcast to convert viral viewers into lifelong fans, and the quiet strategies he’s using to make sure the “Daniel Mac” brand outlives TikTok and other social media. If you have ever wondered how to turn pure curiosity and a repeatable hook into a real business, this is the blueprint.
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- Technology Panel 8 December 4:10 - 4:25PM
Hand-Crafted Content in the Age of AI
In a world increasingly shaped by automation and generative tools, a creative counter-movement is gaining momentum: a return to the tactile, the hand-made, and the unmistakably human. From Blinkink’s clay-animated BBC campaign for the Women’s Euros 2025 to the large-scale mural culture documented and championed by Global Street Art, physical craft is becoming a powerful signal of authenticity in an AI-saturated age. Whether it’s clay, paint, textile, or movement, audiences are gravitating toward work that carries the imprint of real hands, real texture, and real emotion. This session explores why hand-crafted aesthetics, from murals and stop-motion to independent street culture, are resonating across film, fashion, advertising, and public art, and what it means when the most futuristic work is the work that feels the most human.
Central Stage - Marketing Workshop 9 December 4:30 - 5:00PM
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The Bridge of Becoming: From Inner Child to Self
In this playful yet deeply honest session, Egyptian comedian, actor, and writer Ahmed Amin explores creativity, courage, and the selves we grow into. Through stories, humor, and hard-earned reflection, he unpacks identity, vulnerability, and what it really takes to stay curious and authentic while the world keeps trying to make us serious adults.
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- Media Panel 8 December 2:25 - 2:45PM
How the Gulf and Africa Are Rewriting the Media Map
Africa and the Gulf are fast becoming two of the world’s most influential media hubs, building newsrooms, creator ecosystems, and digital platforms that reach hundreds of millions and increasingly shape global narratives. This session explores how broadcasters and digital-first operators across both regions scale coverage, expand cross-border bureaus, build culturally resonant formats, and grow loyal audiences in markets often misunderstood by global capital. We examine where international partners fit, how geopolitical context shapes storytelling, and how these rising hubs are redefining the media operating system of the Global South.
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