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Marianna Evenstein
Journalist & Moderator, DW
Marianna Evenstein is a broadcast journalist, television anchor, and editor at Germany’s international news network DW, Deutsche Welle, and a sought after moderator for high level conferences and events around the world. Based in Berlin, she has become a trusted host for discussions that bring together policymakers, business leaders, and civil society.
At BRIDGE Summit, Marianna will bring her experience as a moderator to conversations on media, democracy, and innovation, helping connect diverse perspectives on the future of our information ecosystem.
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Marianna Evensteinat BRIDGE
- 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 - 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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- Technology Panel 8 December 3:10 - 3:40PM
How AI Is Rewriting the Newsroom
With news now published in more than 50 languages in real time, AI is reshaping how media organizations operate and connect with audiences worldwide. This session explores how to expand these capabilities responsibly while navigating the risks of rapid change. It looks at data integrity, escalating operational costs, and the growing need to prepare teams to collaborate with intelligent systems, ensuring that innovation reinforces journalism’s mission rather than stretching it thin.
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What They Say About BRIDGE
“One BRIDGE to unite them all. BRIDGE Summit looks to become the largest cross-sector media event in the world.”
“A gateway for knowledge exchange.”
“A summit to BRIDGE the gaps in the global media ecosystem.”
“We are proud to take part in the inaugural edition of BRIDGE Summit.”
“Un pont pour tous les réunir.”
