Marianna Evenstein is a broadcast journalist, television anchor, and editor at Germany’s international news network DW, Deutsche Welle, and a sought after moderator for high level conferences and events around the world. Based in Berlin, she has become a trusted host for discussions that bring together policymakers, business leaders, and civil society.
At BRIDGE Summit, Marianna will bring her experience as a moderator to conversations on media, democracy, and innovation, helping connect diverse perspectives on the future of our information ecosystem.
In a world increasingly defined by automation and generative tools, there’s a growing creative counter-movement: a return to the tactile, the hand-made, and the human. From Blinkink’s clay-animated BBC campaign for the Women’s Euros 2025 to its collaborations with Coldplay and BritBox, craft is becoming a statement of authenticity in an AI-saturated age. This session explores why hand-crafted aesthetics are resonating across film, fashion, and advertising, and how physical artistry, imperfection, and emotion are shaping the next wave of visual storytelling. What does it mean when the most futuristic work feels the most human?
The gaming industry is navigating a reset as layoffs and studio closures continue, yet Kim Nordström, former EA DICE executive, and Robbie Daymond, famous voice actor (Sailor Moon, Critical Role), turned video game entrepreneur as CEO of Sassy Chap Games, are building new ventures anyway. In this conversation, they share what it takes to create enduring studios amid uncertainty, how to create buzz, attract talent and funding, and why tough times can be the best moment to start again.
With news now published in more than 50 languages in real time, AI is reshaping how media organizations operate and connect with audiences worldwide. This session explores how to expand these capabilities responsibly while navigating the risks of rapid change. It looks at data integrity, escalating operational costs, and the growing need to prepare teams to collaborate with intelligent systems, ensuring that innovation reinforces journalism’s mission rather than stretching it thin.
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