Industry leaders examine future of global film and television at BRIDGE Summit
While the panel acknowledged the advantages of AI in streamlining development and post-production, actor Jared Harris offered a cautionary perspective.
While the panel acknowledged the advantages of AI in streamlining development and post-production, actor Jared Harris offered a cautionary perspective.
From early career failures to global success, the star reveals how every pivot came from survival, courage and a refusal to be confined.
While the panel centred on the future of digital money and infrastructure, the discussion also underscored the UAE’s growing relevance in the global Web3 ecosystem.
His message aligned with the summit’s mission to empower creators, advance cultural dialogue, and reimagine how international narratives are shaped.
The former CNN chief told Abu Dhabi Summit attendees that in an AI-driven world, niche journalism is the only sustainable path forward.
The session will gather top leaders, policymakers, and experts from governments, global bodies, media and tech.
The Summit will connect fresh new ideas with the right investment opportunities, enabling the signing of MoUs and partnerships that will propel the sector towards future growth.
BRIDGE Summit 2025 will take place from 8–10 December at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
At BRIDGE Summit, Dubai Media City’s participation underscores the potential of the MENA region’s rapidly expanding media market, projected to grow from $17bn in 2024 to $20.6bn by 2028.
It features a curated lineup of live performances, headline shows and immersive creative experiences that bring a new entertainment dimension to the summit.
Snapchat will also host an educational workshop led by Aya Kalouti, Talent Partnerships Manager at Snap Inc., as part of its Snap School programme.
With 80+ global speakers and 50+ sessions in Abu Dhabi from December 8–10, the Creator Economy Track will explore how influence, ownership and innovation are redrawing the world’s creative and ...
BRIDGE Summit 2025 will bring together 430 speakers, 1,200 CEOs, 260 agencies and 5,000 media professionals from around the world, offering a lineup of more than 300 activities, including sessions, ...
BRIDGE Summit was created to build a global arena where every sector of the content economy connects to create new avenues for growth, investment and impact.
Activities spread across seven content tracks covering media, artificial intelligence, gaming, film, music and research.
HE Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed underscored the summit’s role in shaping the future of media, particularly in light of rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and digital technologies.
Abu Dhabi will host the BRIDGE summit in December, uniting thousands of media professionals to shape the future of the industry.











