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Every dish tells a story of roots, memories, and creativity. In this session, Abir El Saghir and Abu Julie share how food content has evolved into a cultural bridge, connecting audiences through shared taste and emotion. From traditional recipes to viral trends, they explore how creators use flavor as a form of storytelling, turning kitchens into global stages where culture, creativity, and community come together.
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Before the rise of bite-sized content and algorithm-driven storytelling, there were creators who built worlds through patience, curiosity, and craft. In this conversation, award-winning chef and storyteller Andrew Zimmern reflects on his journey from kitchens to global screens, tracing how food became his medium for cultural connection and understanding. Through the lens of Bizarre Foods, he shares what it means to be an “original creator” in a pre-social-media era, the lessons learned from decades of travel and storytelling, and how today’s creators can rediscover depth, empathy, and intention in a world addicted to speed.
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- Technology Fireside 10 December 1:25 - 1:40PM
Rewriting the Social Contract in Code
As economic life shifts further into the digital realm, we face a once-in-a-century opportunity to rethink the social contract beyond politics alone, through protocols. This session explores how digital identity, programmable finance, and tokenized incentives are reshaping how we belong, earn, and thrive. With voices from crypto to institutional investors, we ask: Can the ledger be more just than the law?
Forum Stage - Music Panel 9 December 2:20 - 2:40PM
Brothers in Rhythm
Music, street art, and social media now move to the same rhythm. In this session, Raphaël and Aurélien Froissart explore how sound and digital culture have reshaped the identity of modern street art. From viral murals to collaborative digital experiences, they reveal how artists are using rhythm, visuals, and platforms to turn city walls into global stages.
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- Picture Panel 10 December 4:10 - 4:30PM
Presence Is the Actor’s Invisible Chemistry
Presence is the actor’s invisible chemistry, the fusion of emotion, awareness, and truth that makes fiction feel real. In this conversation, we explore how stillness, conviction, and empathy can dissolve performance into presence, transforming the craft of acting into a quiet form of alchemy.
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- Media Fireside 9 December 11:00 - 11:20AM
Purpose Over Production: How Independent Media Wins Hearts
How do you build trust, loyalty, and influence without the machinery of a media empire? Faisal and Munairah share the story of Sard, an experiment turned movement built by a small team fueled by passion, creativity, and love for the craft. This session reveals how values and voice can outperform budgets and algorithms in shaping the Arab media narrative.
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