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- Media Fireside 8 December 4:20 - 4:35PM
Stories with an Agenda
Storytelling has long helped societies navigate power, policy, and crisis, informing, connecting, and challenging. Yet today, narratives are increasingly weaponized: 62% of Americans, according to a 2020 Pew study, cite social media as a major source of false information. How can we reclaim storytelling as a force for trust, inclusion, and impact, while guarding against manipulation?
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- Creator Economy Fireside 10 December 1:30 - 1:50PM
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A fireside with Chef Shaheen on how a creator turns taste into trust and trust into a system that scales. We’ll unpack a simple creator equation Format → Hook → Cadence, then map how community love becomes real offerings, partnerships that fit, and routines that keep the craft sharp. Clear, practical style.
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- Media Fireside 8 December 10:40 - 11:00AM
The Comfort Crisis in Media
Once defined by bold bets on new ideas and voices, media today has grown cautious amid consolidation, short-term metrics, and technological disruption. In this discussion, we ask how the industry can rediscover its edge, reinvigorate risk-taking, experimentation, and creative ambition. As leaders navigate shifting funding models, technological disruptions, and the rise of independent creators and citizen journalists, this discussion explores what it takes to build companies, and cultures, that lead rather than follow in media.
Forum Stage - Creator Economy Fireside 8 December 2:35 - 3:00PM
Performing for a Cause or Standing for One?
Celebrities have long sparked social change, from Elizabeth Taylor’s AIDS activism to Billie Eilish’s climate advocacy and Emma Watson’s fight for gender equality. A 2024 Journal of Consumer Culture study found that 51% of Gen Z are more likely to support a cause endorsed by a celebrity they follow, valuing authenticity and relatability. How can public figures stay visible, credible, and accountable, while authentically driving lasting impact?
Impact Stage - Media Fireside 10 December 10:30 - 10:50AM
Preparing Youth for a World of Infinite Information
In today’s information-saturated world, media fluency is as essential as reading or math. Yet a 2024 News Literacy Project survey found that only 39% of U.S. teens receive formal media literacy education, and just 18% can accurately distinguish news from ads, opinion, or entertainment. As students navigate increasingly AI-driven and conspiratorial media ecosystems, how can schools equip them to think critically, discern truth, and shape the digital world they’re inheriting?
Academy Stage - Picture Fireside 8 December 5:35 - 6:00PM
A Meet & Greet with Barış Arduç
An exclusive opportunity for fans and industry guests to meet acclaimed Turkish actor Barış Arduç in person. Known for his captivating performances and global fan base, Barış joins Bridge Summit for an intimate meet and greet where attendees can connect, take photos, and share a moment with one of the region’s most celebrated stars.
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