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- Technology Presentation 9 December 11:00 - 11:15AM
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Explore by Instagram - Media Panel 8 December 2:00 - 2:20PM
When Everyone's Verified, Who Can You Trust?
Paid subscription models like Meta and X Verified are transforming the meaning of a blue checkmark, from a symbol of earned credibility to one of transactional access. As verification becomes something users can buy, trust in platform signals is eroding, heightening risks of misinformation and disinformation spread in particular. How do we think about restoring trust in this monetized and AI-driven media landscape?
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- Technology Presentation 8 December 2:20 - 2:30PM
Building Bridges Between Physical and Digital Worlds
As the boundaries between the physical and digital blur, realism is no longer the destination—it’s the starting point. Hao Li, CEO of Pinscreen and Associate Professor at MBZUAI, reveals how advances in generative AI, facial synthesis, and neural rendering are enabling lifelike avatars, real-time communication, and new dimensions of creative expression. From film and gaming to education and social interaction, he shows how these technologies can bridge not only worlds but also people, turning pixels into presence and transforming how we connect, collaborate, and trust in an increasingly virtual age.
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- Picture Panel 10 December 1:50 - 2:20PM
Arab Cinema’s Interactive Future
From auteur to audience co-creation: how AR/VR stages, immersive premieres, and regional studio growth can move Arab stories from local gems to global hits.
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- Technology Fireside 8 December 11:05 - 11:20AM
Alexis Ohanian on ‘Re-turning’ the Web
Alexis Ohanian helped launch one of the internet’s most influential communities and is now reimagining the future through his firm Seven Seven Six. In this fireside, he shares where the creator economy is heading, how AI is reshaping value and ownership, and what lessons from building Reddit still matter to media leaders today. Expect insights on the next global hubs of innovation and what trends will define 2026.
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- Media Panel 9 December 11:45AM - 12:00PM
Building an Integral Information Order
As the world confronts accelerating disruptions in how information is created, distributed, and consumed, BRIDGE convenes a council of leaders to define the principles and priorities needed for a coherent, trusted, and integral information order. Bringing together voices from the North, South, East, and West, this closed-door session examines the forces reshaping public trust, geopolitical stability, and cultural cohesion. The council will articulate shared frameworks for integrity, authenticity, and resilience, outlining how nations and institutions can collectively steward a healthier global information ecosystem for the decade ahead.
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