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- Media Speech 10 December 11:00 - 11:10AM
Participation and Inclusion in the Media Tech Ecosystem
Today, 3.4 billion are not just offline, they’re invisible in the systems that will define our collective future. When entire communities are left out of the digital conversation, we lose more than potential customers - we lose ideas, solutions, and perspectives that could unlock the next leap in human innovation. Join Lara Dewar, CMO of the GSMA, the global mobile industry association, as she explores how expanding meaningful connectivity isn’t just a moral imperative, it’s the fastest route to unleashing new markets, new creators, and new forms of value.
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Building an Integral Information Order
As the world confronts accelerating disruptions in how information is created, distributed, and consumed, BRIDGE convenes a council of leaders to define the principles and priorities needed for a coherent, trusted, and integral information order. Bringing together voices from the North, South, East, and West, this closed-door session examines the forces reshaping public trust, geopolitical stability, and cultural cohesion. The council will articulate shared frameworks for integrity, authenticity, and resilience, outlining how nations and institutions can collectively steward a healthier global information ecosystem for the decade ahead.
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- Creator Economy Fireside 10 December 11:05 - 11:35AM
The New Global Aesthetic
The next big ideas in visual culture aren’t coming from Hollywood or Paris—they’re emerging from Nairobi, Beirut, Mumbai, and Medellín. In this session, creators and image-makers from across the world explore how local perspectives are transforming global storytelling. From the languages of TikTok and street photography to the craft of short documentaries, they unpack how authenticity, access, and identity are reshaping what the world sees—and believes.
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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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- Picture Workshop 9 December 3:30 - 5:30PM
From Idea to Story: Exploring Your Voice as a Screenwriter 2\2
Day 2 — Developing the Idea into a Story Day 2 focuses on transforming the initial idea into a structured story or scene. Participants continue practical exercises, develop a segment of their story, and receive guidance from the instructor. Concludes with tips and strategies for continuing story development beyond the workshop.
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- Creator Economy Workshop 8 December 3:30 - 4:10PM
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X is the “Home of Culture,” empowering creators to build real-time connections, amplify their voices, and monetize passion through advanced tools and revenue sharing programs.
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