More related content on the BRIDGE
- Media Workshop 9 December 1:30 - 2:00PM
LinkedIn for Journalists
LinkedIn for Journalists (LIFJ) helps journalists use LinkedIn to their advantage. Our program provides access to training sessions, LinkedIn experts, and tools like LinkedIn Premium Business.
LinkedIn - Picture Panel 8 December 1:30 - 2:00PM
An Era of Reinvention for On-Demand
Streaming platforms face a reckoning with plateauing subscriber growth slows and content costs climb, studios and OTT services are rewriting their playbooks, prioritizing profitability, partnership, and purposeful programming over scale at all costs. This conversation examines how on-demand models are evolving in the MENA region and beyond, from the economics of live sports and premium storytelling to localization, data-driven distribution, and hybrid monetization. Together, they explore what it will take to sustain relevance in an era where every viewer—and every minute—matters.
Central Stage - Picture Fireside 10 December 10:35 - 10:50AM
Becoming Someone Else
In a world where everyone performs and visibility is infinite, what does it mean to truly become someone else? Samer Ismael and a fellow actor explore how the craft of transformation evolves in the age of social media, AI, and endless talent. This session examines how preparation, discipline, and emotional depth can still set real actors apart in an era where attention is easy but authenticity is rare.
Explore by InstagramSpeakers
- Media Panel 9 December 10:20 - 10:40AM
Safe Digital Spaces and Powering Youth’s Rise in Global Media
As young people become creators, storytellers, and digital citizens at unprecedented scale, the responsibility on media leaders and platforms grows just as quickly. This session explores how safe, trusted, and culturally grounded digital spaces can unlock youth creativity and empower the next generation to shape global media. From building future-ready ecosystems and fostering responsible innovation to developing talent pipelines that prepare young people for leadership, the conversation examines what it takes to protect youth while enabling them to thrive—and ultimately rise—as influential voices in the world’s media landscape.
Forum Stage - Technology Presentation 9 December 11:00 - 11:10AM
Yang Lan: The Future of Art Is Felt, Not Just Seen
Technology is transforming art from something we observe into something we experience. Through AI, immersive environments, and cross-disciplinary collaborations, a new generation of creators—especially in China—is redefining how emotion, culture, and innovation intersect. In this conversation, Yang Lan, Co-Founder and Chairperson of Sun Media Group, explores how technology is reshaping creative expression and audience connection, turning art into an emotional language that transcends medium, geography, and generation.
Forum Stage - Technology Fireside 8 December 11:05 - 11:20AM
Alexis Ohanian on ‘Re-turning’ the Web
Alexis Ohanian helped launch one of the internet’s most influential communities and is now reimagining the future through his firm Seven Seven Six. In this fireside, he shares where the creator economy is heading, how AI is reshaping value and ownership, and what lessons from building Reddit still matter to media leaders today. Expect insights on the next global hubs of innovation and what trends will define 2026.
Forum StageModerator
