Dubai International Content Market 2024 will also feature a lineup of topics and speakers at DICM Talks.
The Dubai International Content Market (DICM) is returning on November 12-13, 2024, and is expected to attract key figures from the global media and entertainment industry. This year’s event will feature over 800 participants, including exhibitors, buyers and pavilions from more than 50 countries.
DICM 2024 marks a significant expansion with the addition of four major international pavilions, featuring over 40 exhibitors from Russia, Korea and Turkey. Notable pavilions include Roskino, KOCCA, Gwangju Tourism Organisation and ICC, showcasing diverse content and fostering international collaborations.
Top industry players like Fox Entertainment Global and Candle Light Media will be joined by leading companies like France 24, Inter Medya, Sama Art, Friday TV, Seriella Productions, Kanal D, Mangouste Anim, Red Arrow Studios International, Baby Clay/Union Media, TelevisaUnivision, Caracol TV, Jetro Dubai, Calinos Entertainment, HA International, ATV, The Global Agency, IX Media, TV Tokyo Corporation, BEAJ and Eccho Rights. These exhibitors will bring a broad range of content and expertise to the event.
The Producers Connect segment is drawing significant interest, with major companies like Inter Medya, Fox Entertainment Global, Golden Capra Productions, Eccho Rights, HA International, Caracol TV, Baby Clay/Union Media and PRODUKSI SENI DUAPULUH SDN BHD confirmed to participate. This segment is expected to facilitate innovative partnerships, enhancing DICM’s reputation as a premier industry event.
The event will also host a lineup of buyers, including MBC Group, Viu MENA, Echorouk Media Group, OSN, Evision, Zee Entertainment, Z5 Weyyak, Asharq News, Rotana Media Egypt, Sharjah Broadcasting Authority, Dubai Media Incorporated, Fremantle Media, ITV, Mediagenix, Al Majd TV Network, Shahid, Karbala Satellite Channel Group and beIN Media Group, ensuring valuable networking and business opportunities for all attendees.
The MENA region continues to show strong demand for Western and APAC content, with audiences eager for a wide range of genres and formats. Events like DICM are crucial in linking content creators from these regions with the MENA market, meeting the growing appetite for culturally diverse and engaging content.
DICM 2024 will also present a compelling lineup of topics and speakers at DICM Talks. Key discussions will include “The Rise of Original Arabic Content,” “MENA’s New Media Moguls: Exploring the Rise of Local Streaming Platforms,” and “Brand Synergy in the AVOD Era: Exploring Successful Collaborations and Strategies,” offering attendees valuable insights into the latest industry trends.
