Speaker

Wissam Younane

CEO, BNC Media Group, Entrepreneur MENA

Wissam Younane is the CEO of BNC Media Group, the publishing and events powerhouse behind Entrepreneur in MENA, CBNME, Hotel and Catering News ME, Design ME, and other influential business and lifestyle platforms.

Under his leadership, BNC has become one of the most dynamic media ecosystems in the region, combining print, digital, broadcast, and large scale events. He is known for amplifying regional entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership through impactful storytelling and media platforms.

At BRIDGE Summit, Wissam will explore the evolution of media in the Middle East and how platforms can uplift the region’s creative and entrepreneurial landscape.

UAE

Media

Wissam Younaneat BRIDGE

Technology Panel 8 December 1:50 - 2:20PM

Future-Proofing Media's Talent Pipeline

As AI reshapes how content is created and consumed, the strength of media’s future depends on a workforce equipped to work with intelligent tools while preserving cultural relevancy. This session explores how educators, media hubs, and AI innovators can build a talent pipeline that is both technologically fluent and culturally grounded, ensuring a new generation of creators can thrive in an AI-first landscape and shape tools that reflect the diversity of global audiences.

Academy Stage
Speakers
Moderator
- Maroun Bedran
  
  Head of Digital, Al Mashhad