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- Gaming Fireside 10 December 5:45 - 6:00PM
Worlds Without End
Where did building the Metaverse go wrong? How can we take AI and machine learning from hype to productivity at scale? And how can we empower creativity in connected virtual spaces that people actually want to inhabit? Brendan "PLAYERUNKNOWN" Greene, creator of the global hit game PUBG, shares his vision for the next era of gaming: planet-sized virtual worlds where millions of users play, create, and share infinite new experiences.
Forum Stage - Music Panel 9 December 10:45 - 11:05AM
How to Go from Zero to a Million Streams
Behind every breakout artist, songwriter, and producer is a blueprint. In this session, music executives break down what it really takes to go from zero to a million streams. From storytelling and distribution to publishing, touring, and fan discovery, they share the playbook for scaling talent and building sustainable careers in today’s attention economy.
Explore by Instagram - 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.
Forum Stage - Media Keynote 10 December 2:30 - 2:50PM
A Satirist's Survival Playbook
For comedians like Ahmed Albasheer, laughter has never been just entertainment. It’s been an act of defiance. From surviving assassination attempts to building one of the Arab world’s most influential political satire shows, Albasheer has turned humor into resistance, reflection, and reform. In this intimate conversation, he unpacks the price of speaking truth through comedy, how satire can still thrive under censorship and conflict, and what the next generation of storytellers can learn about courage in an age where jokes can shake regimes.
Forum Stage - Marketing Presentation 10 December 1:00 - 1:30PM
One Million Dollars in Sales... Zero Ads
Attention is the new currency, and everyone is fighting for it. The challenge isn’t selling a product anymore; it is earning a moment. In this comprehensive session, Salah Abo El Magd dives into the mindset and methods behind capturing attention in a world that scrolls at the speed of thought. He explores how brands create meaning, stories move faster than ads, and how drawing on emotion drives decision and action. This is selling redefined for a generation that no longer buys what it is told; it buys what it feels.
Academy Stage - 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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