Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) and Emirates News Agency (WAM) will be organizing the first edition of the conference accompanying the Global Media Congress from 15th to 17th November, 2022, which will be held under the theme ‘Shaping the Future of the Media Industry’.
The event, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, is gathering significant local, regional, and international interest, with four countries already confirming their participation in the event with national pavilions, and many more in the pipeline.
The three-day conference, in parallel with the Congress, is the first-of-its-kind in the Middle East. Set to take place in Abu Dhabi at ADNEC, the Congress will provide an ideal platform to bring together prominent leaders, decision-makers, experts, and journalists from the region and around the world to discuss a number of topics, concepts, and solutions that will play a pivotal role in defining the future of global media.
The Congress will also provide a platform to discuss, analyze, and review the current position of mass media in the Middle East to highlight innovative visions for driving further advancement.
Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri MD & Group CEO ADNEC
“ADNEC’s and Abu Dhabi’s media expertise and infrastructure make it the ideal choice for hosting and organizing the Global Media Congress. Hosting this event aligns perfectly with our vision for attracting international expertise in all fields and supporting the transfer and localization of knowledge. It will provide fantastic opportunities that will help relay global knowledge in the media sector to the UAE and the wider region by creating a global platform for discussing the impact of direct digital broadcast, helping Emirati youth keep pace with the rapid development of the media sector, and expanding the horizons of students in this field.”
The conference is set to attract more than 200 CEOs and 1,200 participants, including 40 dialogue sessions with the participation of 30 prominent international speakers. Focusing on innovation in the media sector, it will see the participation of top leaders, prominent media professionals, representatives of international media, and major social media companies.
Mr. Mohammed Jalal Al Rayssi, Director-General of the WAM, said that “The media is an important partner in the UAE’s development process. Organizing the first edition of the Global Media Congress reflects our strategy for enhancing joint cooperation and building partnerships on the regional and international levels, which will contribute towards progress and excellence in this sector.”
