What is it like, riding the next wave of opportunities in the digital media and OTT markets while facing the challenge of delivering on the Saudi Kingdom’s Vision 2030 media agenda? Between 2017 and 2020, Dubai Studio City has seen more than 4,000 productions with a total budget in excess of AED 400 million shot across the community, is Dubai’s vision to become a global production, broadcasting and entertainment hub on track? Sam and Majed reflect on creating a regional solution for a self-sustaining industry, hear them in-person.

Majed Al Suwaidi, MD - Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City, and Dubai Production City

Sanjay Raina, Media & Entertainment Professional

Are you risking wasting time and money in the highly competitive OTT landscape? If you are, then stop trying to be everything to everyone!

Mo Abudu, CEO - EbonyLife TV

Sanjay Raina, Media & Entertainment Professional

Hollywood & Bollywood shut down, Abu Dhabi was one of the few global entertainment centers to remain open during COVID-19, with $100 million worth of production. Hans Fraikin unveils the strategy behind the continuity of content through the pandemic.

Hans Fraikin, Film and Television Commissioner - Abu Dhabi Film Commission

Creative content producers have always faced many challenges from complicated contracts to the difficulty of distribution, many talented creators with passion, perseverance, colorful imagination, intellectual curiosity, and emotional sensitivity never go onto earning a sustainable income. Hear the story of UAE based startup who gives an equal launching pad for businesses & individuals, directors & producers, artist & actors, writers & publishers.

Sanjay Raina, Media & Entertainment Professional

Jamilyn Segal, Founder and CEO - ScriptDoor

Julia Kulekcioglub, Business Partnership Director - ScriptDoor

The social media population is already at approximately 3.6 billion, with a 49% social network penetration rate, it is expected to grow by another billion within the next five years. Brian storm your social media content monetization strategy with the platforms themselves!

5G offers high speed and low latency required to process data, enabling alluring AI actors of the future interpret emotions & repeat lines in a natural fashion! 5G operators today are adding TV and video bundles as part of their mobile offerings, however, is the consumer experience seamless? How will the 5G & AI powered E&M future look like?

Yusuf Al-Butti, Head of Technology and Engineering - twofour54

Karim Rabie, ICT Chief Architect - NEC Corporation

Without a doubt e-sports have become the most overwhelming media phenomenon in recent years. With millions watching on digital platforms and tens of thousands going to see professional gamers on site, where does this leave TV? Early adopters around the world are trying to find the right formats for their e-sports channels to address millennial gamers and more senior enthusiasts alike. Which approach has a chance for success and what is the role of the rights holders in this new dynamic genre right in the middle between sports and entertainment?

Bernhard Hafenscher, Austrian Partner, Executive Consultant - OnMedia AG

Content in MENA has stayed within boundaries, adding to this, hovering piracy threat and political tensions does not add favor. This dynamic landscape and its local attitudes however, makes it stand out from the rest of the world. The entire value chain from content creation to delivery is evolving and adapting rapidly. What lies beyond?

Farai Mwakutuya, Award winning journalist & Chairperson - Zimbabwe Association of Broadcasters

Aduku Armstrong Idachaba, Director General - National Broadcasting Commission Of Nigeria

Sanjay Raina, Media & Entertainment Professional

Manoj Mathew, Territory Head – MENA - Zee Network

Henry Windridge, Senior Director: Marketing, Digital & Creative, EMEA Pay TV & Global Brands - Discovery