Speakers

OTT professional with a focus on delivering high-quality content and viewing experiences

Leading the Arab World's only 24-hour Arabic language financial and business news and information Channel

Two times international award-winning public speaker and among the first Emiratis to win the District Toastmasters Annual Conference 2018 award for Humorous Speech and International Speech in 2020

Holding the title for the highest distributed shows in Middle East history

A British Lebanese executive with 30 years of experience in Arab Media, developing premium content in Saudi - DKL`s first 12-episode thriller - The Dean - has been exclusively shown on Shahid VIP and MBC

Heads Global Content Distribution, for a leading Pan-Arab media company with assets spanning TV, Movies, Audio & advertising sales

Award winning entrepreneur who has developed award winning and impactful work for a diverse range of blue chip brands and government entities across the Middle East and San Francisco working with clients such as Nike, Dubai Sports Council, Google, YouTube, Arabian Radio Network, McDonalds, GMC

Creating Intriguing Stories Since 2012 & spearheading to some of the most notable animation projects between CAI and DXB

The First Arab producer to ever win an Emmy

Business Leader, film maker, prolific writer and occasional painter

expert on media sector strategy development, media localization and regulatory design at a leading global management consulting firm

In charge of acquisition and sales in Asia, Middle East and Africa. at one of the largest and most renowned TV broadcasters in Europe

A seasoned electronic media practitioner and administrator having worked in television and radio in Zimbabwe

An Emirati women leader helming a TV channel in the UAE

Leading media organizations in both private and public sectors such as OSN KSA, focusing on developing the ppl meter solution for the last four years in conjunction with GCAM

Setting the trend with path breaking research with media owners and agencies to understand audience behaviors and attitudes

"Recreating the African Narrative through visual storytelling as a catalyst for social change"

Heads technology for a leading Pan-Arab media company with assets spanning TV, Movies, Audio & advertising sales

Well-known Indian Media entrepreneur, providing specialized content to some marquee names in the Indian media industry

Versatile Event MC & Former News Anchor who brings events to life!

Industry veteran charged with stepping up MENA region's largest media company's output of “local and international film and TV drama series”

Award winning & well-respected commentator on Nollywood, Nigerian music, and African cinema for over a decade

Media veteran, Ex COO of Yahlive

An award winning Media and Entertainment professional

Leading media personality and the only African TV broadcast journalist in the UAE

An established & most sought after Content Market Consultant in the the Arab world

Formulating strategies for Marketing and Customer Services Sector at one of the world’s top satellite operators and by far the leading satellite services provider in the Arab world

Supporting Arabic broadcasters & content owners to aggregate and distribute their content globally via satellite, cable, telecoms, and OTT platforms

Leading media exec with solid experience in Radio and TV channels management pursuing commercial objectives and targeted revenues for the channels

Passionate leader promoting creative ideas and endeavors

South African writer, director, mother, activist and all-round good human being

Serial Entrepreneur & Advisory Board member of blockchain dedicated funds and technology companies

Leading media executive at one of the youngest and well-known media zones in the UAE

Visionary, spearheading creative growth to position Dubai as an international media hub

Responsible for developing a world-class production center in Abu Dhabi, capable of supporting productions from around the world

Supporting media publishers, creators and public figures to leverage Meta's tools to maximize mutually beneficial objectives

Developing and implementing content partnerships strategy across the entire MEA and Turkey region for the one of the largest microblogging and social networking service

2 x Webby Award winner, visual journalist and news designer who specializes in stories for digital and social platforms. currently Head of Social Media for CNN Greece

Head of the Arab World’s most ambitious, multi-platform Arabic language business news outlet

Africa’s acclaimed writer, journalist, culture activist and actorAfrica’s acclaimed writer, journalist, culture activist and actor

Content management expert at one of the leading Entertainment Platform In the Middle East

Award winning executive spearheading business initiatives at one of the largest and most successful kids entertainment conglomerate in the Middle East region

Emirati media executive playing a pivotal role in turning Abu Dhabi into a global powerhouse in the gaming & eSports scene

Heading India’s leading production house that made the biggest budget film of Indian Cinema

Background in high-level international positions in UK, Saudia Arabia and Spain. Expertise in strategic customer solutions and excellence.

PhD Electronic Engineering – Applied Electromagnetics. 13 years at ESA in various high-stakes technical and innovation roles, currently covers 5G/6G strategic programme line including technology and business model innovation.

Former head of space department at Thuraya Satellite Telecommunication Company. Over 23 years in satellite telecoms across technology innovation, strategy, operations and opening new markets.

30+ years’ experience in technology and government relations. B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Numerous articles & interviews, focused on space exploration to solve issues on earth.

Satellite technology professional since 1984, senior legal expert in satellite communications. Chairman of TUYAD, 1st and only satellite association in Turkey. 8 published books.

37 years in aerospace, global experience in setting up business entities and delivering complex turnkey system solutions.

HEC graduate with expertise working ith CEOs and heads of international organisations in satellite, space and telecommunications industries. Recognised thought leader and frequent public speaker.

Tech & finance specialist with extensive political experience. Secretary to UK Parliamentary Space Group 2017-2020. Representative at UK Space, GSOA, GVF & SIA. Participated in Inmarsat IPO & listing of Telenet Belgium. Experienced CMO and NED.

Degree mathmeticial with expertise in Sub-Saharan regional market, experienced business development & sales at Newtec, Globaltrack, Castor Networks.

20 years’ experience in satellite across engineering, business development and management. Former technology consultant having developed high performance communication and processing solutions for commercial and defense.

Satellite regulatory compliance & international affairs expert. Specialises in commercial, infrastructure, state security and lawful interception. Former telecoms consultant advising on satellite, mobile, internet, data and cloud regultions. Active participant in ITU helping engage practices in the region."

20 years experience in military space & security. Former positions at Center for Defense Information and Colalition to Reduce Neclear Dangers, frequently media contributor to New York Times, Space News, NPR

15 years’ experience in satellite & broadcasting and 11 years with SIG, currently MD. Regular speaker and commentator on satellite challenges and innovative solutions. Also founder of industry specialised PR & marketing agency.

Theoretical physcist with masters degree from the International Space University (FR). Prior experience at NASA Goddard Space Flight Centre and European Space Agency. Current technical manager at University of Reading Space4Climate Group.

Industrial engineer and ESIC business school graduate. 10 years at Integrasys. Previous experience at CERN.

International and Private Law graduate with majors in mathematics and physics. Has led projects including foreign broadcast licensing with German State Media Authority and setting up Northtelecom as a German Federal Network Agency company.

Former NASA scientist-turned-astropreneur. Experience includes technical roles on the Hubble Space Telescope, Terra Satellite, Galileo Mission and ESA Hersschel Space Observatory. Media contributions and publications include BBC, Bloomberg, Forbes, HBR, The Space Channel & The Astrophysical.

20 years’ experience with global satellite industry working with space, broadcast & telecoms stakeholders across all continents. Regular contributor to events & publications.

Over 35 years in the space industry specialising in geostationary satellite operations. Member of ISO group building space best practices & standards and UK representative at ECCS (European Co-operation for Space Standardisation).

Founder of a global platform that brings early stage space start-ups and investors together

Executive MBA graduate with extensive experience across MENA region in satellite, telecoms and technology including as regional project director at Comverse.

Over 20 years experience in broadcasting

15+ years in the satellite industry and expertise in government solutions and strategic projects.

15 years in Satcoms, chairman of Satellite Interference Reduction Working Group, regular speaker and workshop participant including at the ITU and ASBU

Leads GSMA activities in 25 countries. Founder of Arab Advisors Group. Member of steering committee for UN ICT Task Force of the Wireless Internet and the Arab-World series. Columnist in regional media

Over 20 years’ experience in telecoms and satellite with positions in multiple markets including Russia, UK, US, Ghana.

Satellite Communications pioneer involved in many European satellite programs. Developed national satellite programs for Turkey, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Monaco.

Johns Hopkins University graduate. Appointed by Royal Decree as Assistant Undersecretary for Training, Planning and Information, Ministry of Health. Director, New Humanitarian Education Centre, Gulf Medical University.

25 years experience in operations, engineering & business development including backhaul solutions on GEO for global tier 1 telecoms. Pioneered integration of 2G/3G/4G GSM gear with SES MEO network

Expertise in government solutions, focused on MENA & Europe. Masters in Nuclear Sciences

Extensive knowledge and experience of satellite communications and subsystems delivering complex data connectivity solutions across government, VSAT and mobility sectors.