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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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- Technology Panel 10 December 12:35 - 12:55PM
Frameworks for Information Integrity by MBZUAI
In a comprehensive, 30-minute panel discussion, MBZUAE’s best and brightest reflect on their work in misinformation, generative media, and human-AI interaction, outlining practical frameworks for integrating AI into reporting while safeguarding accuracy, ethics, and trust. Positioned against the disruptive forces reshaping the world’s information order, this session draws inspiration from the UAE’s successes in innovation to deliver best practices and chart a credible model for information integrity in the age of intelligent machines.
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- Picture Fireside 8 December 10:40 - 11:05AM
Democratising the Role of the Creator in a Global Content World
As the global content landscape shifts from a handful of gatekeepers to millions of creators, a new question emerges: who gets to shape culture, and on whose terms? Idris Elba challenges the industry to widen the circle—to empower diverse storytellers, elevate new voices, and rebuild a media ecosystem where creativity is accessible, human, and connected. At a moment when technology accelerates content but fractures community, he calls for a renewed commitment to empathy and authenticity, reminding us that democratising creation is ultimately about restoring the human heartbeat at the center of global culture.
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- Music Panel 8 December 4:10 - 4:30PM
Crafting Connection For Icons Through Live Storytelling
As algorithms shape attention and screens mediate emotion, the world’s most influential artists are turning to technology to reconnect with audiences. This session brings together creative directors and producers behind shows for artists like ABBA, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift to explore how cutting edge technology can deepen human connection. Through real examples they show how innovation and intimacy can coexist and how technology can still bring people together through story.
Explore by Instagram - Media Fireside 9 December 11:30 - 11:45AM
Living in the Spotlight: Privacy, Risk and Resilience in the Age of Fake News
In an always-on world, influence comes with a hidden tax: exposure, distortion, and sometimes, destruction. From viral rumors to deepfakes, from intrusive paparazzi to weaponized social media campaigns, today any leader, creator, or entrepreneur can find their private life turned into public spectacle in a matter of hours. In this conversation, Cecilia and Richard Attias share, together on stage, how decades at the intersection of media, politics, and business have shaped their understanding of risk, reputation, and psychological resilience. They will discuss how to set boundaries, protect your family, educate your children, respond to attacks without amplifying them, and build a “circle of trust” in an era where trust is fragile. This session is a candid masterclass on how to manage privacy and protect your dignity in the age of fake news—while continuing to lead, to create, and to speak out.
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- Media Workshop 10 December 11:25AM - 12:05PM
The Future of News: Social Media Journalism
The workshop explores how social media is reshaping journalism, changing how news is reported, shared, and consumed. It examines the challenges of accuracy, credibility, and speed in the digital era while offering strategies to engage audiences and tell impactful stories across social platforms. Trainer: Fatima Mahmoud, The National
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