Global Media Congress - by Capital Events

Shaping the future of the media industry

The media industry is changing rapidly, and businesses need to adapt in order to thrive. The Global Media Congress is the ideal platform for businesses to connect with global thought leaders, learn about the latest trends, and collaborate on new ideas. After a very successful first edition last year, the second edition will take place from 14-16 November 2023 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre – ADNEC, Abu Dhabi.
This year, the Global Media Congress will feature the exhibition, where leading international and local brands will showcase the latest tech, products, and services in media. The event will also host the conference, which brings together global leaders in media to address hot topics and trends. The six feature areas are back this year, which are not just knowledge sharing hubs but also touch points to be inspired and facilitate shaping the future of the media industry.

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"Launch edition of Global Media Congress was successful in shaping the future of the media industry."

H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court

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Broadcasting

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The Conference

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The Global Media Congress features a specialized conference with dedicated sessions related to the media industry. These sessions focus on key topics led by high-level experts in the industry from across the globe. Topics at the conference vary in different specializations related to digital communication, artificial intelligence, advanced technologies, and innovation in the media sector. Specialist sessions covering journalism, radio, television, internet, and social media will also be featured at the conference. This specialized conference is a great opportunity for media professionals to learn about the latest trends and challenges facing the industry.

The conference program will be delivered in multiple languages, appealing to a global audience.

This year, the conference will focus on the following themes:

Sustainability
Innovation and latest technologies in Media
Sports Media
Youth, Education and the Future of Media

5,541

Conference delegates

200 ⁺

CEOs from global media companies

170 ⁺

Globally renowned speakers

30 ⁺

Thought leadership sessions

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Global Media Congress 2023 Speakers

Our latest line-up of confirmed speakers include:

H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan

Minister of State for Tolerance and Coexistence

United Arab Emirates (UAE)
H.E Mona Al Marri

Director-General

Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) (UAE)
H.E Heba Fatani

Director General

RAK Government Media Office (UAE)
H.E. Dr. Khalid Omar Al Midfa

Chairman

Sharjah Media City (Shams) (UAE)
Pierre Choueiri

Chairman and CEO

Choueiri Group (UAE)
Ahn Hyung-joon

President & CEO

Munhwa Broadcasting Corp. (South Korea)
Sashi Kumar

Chairman

Media Development Foundation & Asian College of Journalism (India)
Maya Manna

Head

RT Arabic (Russia)
LIU YongGang

Editor-in-Chief

The Paper (China)
Amie Ferris-Rotman

Global News Editor

New Lines Magazine (UK)
Prof. Charlie Beckett

Professor

Department of media and Communications, London School of Economics (UK)
Jonathan Clayton

Former Editor for UNHCR

UNOCHA, The New Humanitarian (UK)
Roland Barber

Head of Digital Transformation

Sky News Arabia (UAE)
Joscha Weber

Head of DW Fact Check

DW (Germany)
Owen Meredith

CEO

News Media Association. (UK)
Sophie Mbugua

Environmental Journalist & Founder

Africa Climate Conversations (Kenya)
Pedro Hartung

Executive Director

Alana Foundation (Brazil)
Chantal Saliba AbiKhalil

News Anchor

Sky News Arabia (UAE)
John Paul Jose

Environmental Climate Justice Activist (India)
Mina Al-Oraibi

Editor-in-Chief

The National (UAE)
Luciana Mariano

First Female Soccer Narrator

In Brazil, ESPN (Brazil)
Moon Baz

Creators Lead

META (UAE)
Mark Whitehead

CEO

twofour54 (UAE)
Imane Lahrashe

Presenter

Sky News Arabia
Dr Percy Fernandez

Professor & Chairperson

School of Media & Communication, Manipal Academy (UAE)
Faisal Abbas

Editor in Chief

Arab News (KSA)
Adrian Wells

Managing Director

ENEX

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Immersive features at the Global Media Congress

Co-Production Majlis

The Co-Production Majlis is an invite- only space that will bring together industry leaders, production houses, and content technology innovators from across the region as well as international markets with interest in the region. The Majlis serves as an area for networking, knowledge exchange, and exploring opportunities for co-production and partnership in the ever-evolving media landscape. […]

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Innovate Stage & NexTech

The Innovation and NexTech is a haven for new ideas and will provide opportunities for individuals and companies to demonstrate their capabilities. Startups will also have the chance to introduce their business ideas to Key stakeholders, Investors and Venture Capital firms through presentations on the Innovation Stage over three days. Startups would be in their […]

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Educate Stage

Educate Stage will be a hive of activity every day of the event with a full schedule of not-to-be-missed practical sessions. Learn about the latest trends, hear opinions from media leaders and ensure you stay at the cutting edge of the media! The new stage will include: Technical presentations Product showcases Interviews Panel debates AI […]

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Create Stage

Social media influencers have a strong presence in the region and the global media congress will bring together some of the most prominent influencers in the Middle East to network, collaborate, share their wisdom with new and upcoming influencers. The Create stage will offer a platform for established content creators to share practical insight on […]

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Media Roundtables

The new Media Roundtables will take place alongside the main conference with 4 roundtable taking place over the 3 event days. Innovators and decision makers representing different media sectors from across the globe will discuss the most pressing issues in the industry while sharing insight on solutions to ensure a sustainable media sector.

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Media Future Labs

Returning after its successful launch last year, the Media Future Labs at the Global Media Congress will tackle the most pressing issues facing the global media landscape in 2023 and beyond. Bringing together leaders, operators, and innovators on the frontlines of the world’s media, the Media Future Labs are a series of 60-minute roundtable discussions […]

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Workshops

The Global Media Congress hosts a series of training and talent development workshops, providing attendees with the opportunity to develop new skills and nurture existing ones. Workshop attendees will learn firsthand from industry leaders about the latest methods shaping the industry’s future from experts in both the technology and media sectors. The workshops are aligned […]

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