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Resham Kotecha
Global Head of Policy, ODI
Resham Kotecha is the Global Head of Policy at the Open Data Institute (ODI), cofounded by Sir Tim Berners-Lee, where she leads global policy and advises governments on AI and data governance. Previously, she was Head of Policy at Wise, the FTSE-listed fintech unicorn, overseeing public policy across EMEA. With more than 15 years of experience in policy and public affairs, Resham has held roles as Director at UK Anti-Doping, economic adviser to a Minister and MP, and researcher to a Baroness in the UK Parliament.
Appointed by the UK Cabinet Office as Deputy Chair of the Social Mobility Commission, she continues to advise government and institutions on inclusive policy and innovation. She also serves as Head of Engagement at Women2Win, Trustee of the John Smith Centre, and member of the Government’s Smart Data Council. A Cambridge Economics graduate and World Economic Forum Global Shaper, she is a regular commentator and speaker on technology, data ethics, and leadership.
At BRIDGE Summit, Resham will share how governments and innovators can harness AI and data responsibly to drive inclusion, transparency, and trust in the digital age.
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Resham Kotechaat BRIDGE
- Media Panel 10 December 11:50AM - 12:10PM
Blueprints for Governing Digital Speech
During COVID-19, platforms struggled to balance curbing misinformation with protecting free expression, often failing at both and eroding public trust. A 2021 Pew Research study found that 60% of U.S. adults saw social media as a major source of false information, with 43% reporting encounters with significant misinformation. These failures reveal gaps in transparency and accountability. How can policy, technology, and platform leadership work together to protect truth and rights while ensuring transparency, inclusivity, and resilience?
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- Media Panel 9 December 3:25 - 3:55PM
The New Gravity of Power from Washington to the Gulf
The global media and knowledge landscape is transforming rapidly, where viral moments now move markets, influence policy, and reshape narratives in real time. At this moment, BRIDGE Summit convenes leaders from across media, policy, finance, and technology to restore trust, transparency, and resilience in the context of digital sensation. This session examines a key axis of that shift: the rise of disruptive alliances like Elon Musk’s “America Party,” and the Gulf’s growing role as a diplomatic force in a multipolar world. Together, these trends mark the rise of new geopolitical centers, transcending borders, amplifying soft power, and wielding digital influence.
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- Media Panel 9 December 10:50 - 11:20AM
Rethinking Money, Media, and Meaning
As markets react in real time to headlines, policy shifts, and digital sentiment, the lines between finance, media, and governance are blurring. This session explores how tokenization, digital identity, and decentralized technologies are reshaping not just capital flows, but sovereignty and social contracts. From CBDCs to self-sovereign IDs and tokenized infrastructure, the next wave of financial architecture raises a core question: can we design systems that offer recognition and economic dignity across borders, without sacrificing stability or trust? Drawing on real-world models, this session brings together media, policymakers, fintech pioneers, and investors to examine the future of money in a networked world.
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- Media Panel 9 December 1:10 - 1:40PM
Designing a Global Media Dealbook
As the media landscape fragments and legacy funding models fall short, creators and investors seek smarter ways to align. Despite broader access to tools and audiences, many high-potential ventures go overlooked. A 2024 World Economic Forum–McKinsey report found global venture funding for fintech, media, and creator platforms fell 67%, from $92 billion in 2021 to $30 billion in 2023, highlighting the absence of forward-looking, coordinated capital. Could a curated platform connecting mission-driven media with values-aligned investment unlock new innovation and a more resilient media future?
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“A landmark gathering that will unite media professionals, policymakers, cultural creators, and global influencers.”
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