The UAE National Media Office (NMO) has announced the launch of the inaugural BRIDGE Summit, a groundbreaking global event for the media, content, and entertainment industries, set to take place in Abu Dhabi from December 8–10, 2025. Billed as the largest debut media event in the world, the summit will convene over 60,000 participants at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) for three days of collaboration, innovation, and deal-making.
Event Details
- What: The world’s largest new global summit for media, content, and entertainment.
- When: December 8–10, 2025.
- Where: Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- Focus Areas: Media, Creator Economy, Gaming, AI & Tech, Film, Music, and Marketing.
About The Event
BRIDGE Summit is a first-of-its-kind event conceived as a global platform to redefine the power of content as a strategic economic and cultural driver. Spanning a massive 1.65 million square feet, the summit is designed to unite the entire media and entertainment ecosystem—from creators and policymakers to global brands and investors. It will serve as an open laboratory where ideas are translated into practical pathways and connections evolve into long-term, scalable partnerships.
What to Expect
The summit promises an unparalleled experience with a comprehensive agenda designed to foster cross-sector collaboration:
- Global Speaker Lineup: Hear insights from over 400 global speakers from world-renowned organizations, including Google, BBC, Epic Games, Riot Games, AWS, Forbes, and Harvard University.
- Massive Exhibition: Explore a vast marketplace with over 300 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations across all creative and media sectors.
- Collaborative Labs & Workshops: Participate in over 300 activities, including 200+ panel discussions, 50+ hands-on workshops, joint production labs, and exclusive masterclasses.
- High-Level Networking: Connect with a diverse global audience of 60,000 creators, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers to forge deals and strategic partnerships.
Key Content Tracks
The summit’s agenda is structured across seven distinct content tracks that cover the full spectrum of the modern creative industries:
- Media Track: Exploring the evolution of newsrooms, social platforms, and audience dynamics.
- Creator Economy Track: Examining value generation, from revenue streams to brand deals.
- Music Track: Diving into digital production, streaming economies, and AI composers.
- Gaming Track: Immersing participants in esports, virtual worlds, and game economies.
- Tech Track: Focusing on breakthroughs in AI models, generative tools, and mixed reality.
- Marketing Track: Highlighting story-driven brands, consumer insights, and influencer playbooks.
- Picture Track: Showcasing cinematic tech, short-form video, and streaming originals.
How to Attend
Registration for the inaugural BRIDGE Summit is now open. Founders, creators, investors, and industry professionals are encouraged to secure their place at this landmark event to be part of the conversation shaping the future of global media.
About The Organizers
The BRIDGE Summit is launched by the UAE National Media Office (NMO). The event reinforces the UAE’s mission to create global platforms for positive influence and transformative change, cementing its role as a hub for creativity and innovation.
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