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- Picture Presentation 8 December 3:55 - 4:10PM
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Actors today sit at the front line of cultural influence, yet often remain distant from the decisions that shape the stories they tell. In this session, Egyptian actor and filmmaker Ahmed Magdy examines why stepping into the producer’s role is becoming essential for creators who want greater agency, artistic integrity, and long-term impact. Drawing on his trajectory from Egypt’s independent cinema movement to building Garage Art Production, Magdy explores how actors can catalyze new talent, strengthen local creative ecosystems, and drive a more intentional, sustainable future for storytelling.
Academy Stage - Media Fireside 9 December 10:00 - 10:20AM
Who Reports On The Reporters?
Journalists report on stories, but who reports on the reporters and the people on the ground risking everything to document war? As frontline reporting becomes more decentralized, those trying to bring the world the truth now face not only physical danger but an overwhelming information landscape where anyone with a phone can shape global narratives. With millions following real-time updates from citizen journalists on platforms like X, Instagram, and Telegram, the question is no longer just about how stories are told. It’s about who supports, verifies, and protects the people doing the reporting in an environment built on speed, fragmentation, and constant risk.
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- Creator Economy Workshop 10 December 11:00 - 11:40AM
X 101
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X - Technology Presentation 10 December 10:20 - 10:50AM
How To Tell Your Best Stories Ever
What happens when the ancient craft of storytelling collides with the most powerful creative tools ever built? A KAIRO Talk powered by Google, this presentation shows how AI expands creative possibilities while keeping storytelling fundamentally human. Through an AI-generated short film and a behind-the-scenes breakdown, the speakers show how ideas move from insight to strategy to fully realized worlds using today’s AI tools. Mood boards, characters, storyboards, and cinematic choices can now be created in minutes, yet still depend on human taste and imagination.
Academy Stage - Media Panel 10 December 11:40AM - 12:10PM
Media Moneyball
The rules for media investment are shifting. New technologies, creator platforms, and community-led models are changing where capital flows and why. In this conversation, three early-stage investors share what they look for when backing founders in media, entertainment, and creator tech. They unpack their current investment theses, the trends they’re watching for 2026, and how creative vision, audience ownership, and smart business models can build companies that endure.
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- Marketing Panel 9 December 1:05 - 1:25PM
Talent, Equity & Interactive Media
As media becomes more interactive and data-driven, the definition of “talent” is expanding beyond traditional entertainment. From creators to AI personalities, investors and agencies are rethinking how equity, ownership, and participation are shared across digital ecosystems. This session brings together voices from talent representation, technology, and capital to explore how new tools, from analytics to immersive platforms, are transforming how talent is discovered, valued, and monetized in the next generation of interactive media.
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