The fifth annual Saudi Media Forum will take place from February 2 to 4, featuring exceptional participation from over 300 prominent media leaders from across the globe.
The forum will feature more than 100 dialogue sessions, making it a key platform for discussing the future of media in today’s rapidly evolving global landscape.
This major gathering reflects Saudi Arabia’s dynamic cultural and developmental growth, showcasing the Kingdom’s openness to global voices.
The Saudi Media Forum will attract leading decision-makers and media professionals shaping the global media scene, with broad international participation from countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Canada, and South Korea. The diverse participation underscores the forum’s standing as a global platform for media dialogue and the exchange of expertise.
The Saudi Media Forum serves as a leading national platform for media cooperation and exchange, fostering capacity building, encouraging innovation, and strengthening communication bridges locally and internationally. It aims to examine challenges and opportunities that contribute to the development of the media industry at both local and regional levels, while reflecting the Kingdom’s vibrant cultural and developmental landscape marked by specialized events and a spirit of openness.
The forum launched a package of specialized initiatives, including the Saudi Media Innovation Bootcamp (Saudi MIB), which focuses on the future technological dimensions of the media industry through intensive training camps and programs in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and digital media product development. It includes the ‘SMF GROW UP’ initiative, targeting emerging media companies and entrepreneurs in production, digital platforms, and supporting media services.
The Saudi Media Forum features the Future of Media Exhibition (FOMEX), a leading platform that brings together government entities and private-sector companies, both local and international. Exhibitor pavilions showcase the latest products and contributions in media, radio, and television.
Alongside a dedicated presentation platform, the pavilions provide participants with opportunities to present their innovations and specialized services. The ‘Launch Zone’ stands out as a dynamic space enabling companies to unveil cutting-edge media technologies and establish strategic partnerships that help shape the future of the media ecosystem.
