How are women changing the media landscape?
Moderator: Nyree McFarlane – Head Of Weekend & Culture, The National
How to drive the best ROI from social platforms?
Moderator: Mohammad Fattal – Founder & CEO, Alfan Group
The Business Behind the Music
Moderator: Nimi Mehta – Content Creator & Radio Host, Channel 4 Radio
Inside the Directors Locker Room
Moderator: William Mullally – Writer & Film Critic
Funding to Fruition: How to raise funds & leverage finance
Moderator: Miranda Davidson – Casting Director & Founder, Miranda Davidson Studios
THE FUTURE OF THE GAME INDUSTRY AND ITS ECOSYSTEM
Moderator: Tom Wijman – Senior Market Analyst, Newzoo
Podcasts take Centre Stage: Behind the Mic yet Leading the Way
Moderator: Ayesha Khan – Podcast Producer, The National
Gaming: From Art to Business
Moderator: Baraa Abdulla – MC & News Reader, Bahrain TV
THE CHANGE IGTV BROUGHT TO INSTAGRAM
Moderator: Samer Johnny Jamal – Strategic Partner Manager (MENA), Instagram
The challenge of creating valuable content and growing your audience at the same time
Moderator: Wael Attili – Creative Founder, Kharabeesh
Greener screen: how to create a sustainable Film, TV and Digital production
Moderator: Bassam Alas’ad – General Manager & Chief Content Officer, CMS Gulf
The art of story-telling and creating compelling content
Moderator: Richard Fitzgerald – MD & Founder, Augustus
THE ASCENT: MUSIC MARKETING IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Moderator: Lucky Schild – Hip-hop Artist, The Recipe
It’s not as easy as it looks: How to create content that people want to watch?
Moderator: Casey Fitzgerald – Senior Writer & Host, Lovin Dubai
Distribution Trends – Considering Digital and Theatrical Options?
MODERATOR: EMMA BRAIN – PRESENTER, VOICE-OVER & MC
The rise of alternative music in the Middle East
Moderator: Saeed Saeed – Journalist, The National
Are Influencers the New Brands?
Moderator: Ahmed Al-Nasheet – Top Gaming & Lifestyle Influencer
Game on: The rise of eSports in the Middle East
Moderator: Ahmad Abduljalil – Gaming & Esports Specialist
Excite and Engage: Creating unique platforms that lend a global voice to the regional music industry
Moderator: Saeed Saeed – Journalist, The National