Pavni Mittal is an international anchor and moderator who has led high-level conversations across the United States, India, the Middle East, and Europe, including panels for the United Nations, the World Bank, Reuters, and Fortune, as well as sessions at COP, Climate Week NYC, and Cannes Lions.
A graduate of Columbia Journalism School, she brings extensive reporting and anchoring experience with PBS NewsHour, Al Jazeera English, NPR, France 24, and CNBC India, covering global affairs, politics, business, technology, and climate. She has interviewed world leaders, senior policymakers, global CEOs, and cultural figures.
Media has become the frontline for shaping how societies understand health, science, identity, and dignity. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim brings a scientific and geopolitical lens on public communication, while Betty Irabor brings cultural authority and lived experience in shaping media that heals rather than harms. The session explores how media systems—traditional and digital—can responsibly influence public mindset, support mental and cultural wellbeing, and create narratives that empower rather than stigmatize.
As algorithms optimize for engagement at all costs, trust becomes collateral damage and meaningful storytelling gets crowded out. Yet new models, from subscription-driven communities to integrity-based brand partnerships and mission-aligned monetization, are challenging the old trade-offs between influence and authenticity. This session asks a fundamental question: can media build sustainable businesses that monetize integrity without compromising impact?
Founder & CEO, Digital & Savvy
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute
Director & Producer
Presidente del Gruppo Prisa, PRISA
World-Famous Egyptologist & Former Egyptian Minister of State for Antiquities Affairs
“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.”
