Exploring Regional Media Transformation and Sports Industry Growth
Address Hotel, Sky View
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Boulevard
Downtown Dubai, UAE
Monday May 12
- Lunch 12:30 pm
- Sessions start at 2 pm
- Networking drinks at 5 pm
This exclusive, invitation-only event will gather leaders from the region's top media companies to explore the dynamic transformation of the expanding media ecosystem and highlight the region's remarkable achievements in the sports industry. Join us for an invitation-only event where we will delve into the dynamic transformation in media technology, driven by the expanding regional media ecosystem.
This high-profile gathering will also spotlight the region's impressive strides in the sports industry, showcasing how it is building a stronger profile and setting new benchmarks, and how this will continue to drive the sports streaming sector.
See what our speakers will be discussing on the day:
State of the Industry: Key Insights for 2025
- Maria Rua Aguete, Senior Research Director, M&E, Omdia
Guest Keynote:
- Natasha Matos-Hemingway, Chief Commercial, Marketing and Product Officer, MBC Shahid
Panel 1: Accelerating MENA's Impact in the Global Sports Market
- Dave Mace, Industry Specialist, M&E, Gaming and Sports, AWS
- Alessandro Masaro, Chief Strategy Officer, Starzplay
- Peter Van Dam, CBO, Saudi Pro League
- Fadi Radi, CCO, Blinx
Panel 2: Navigating the Future - The Challenging Role of the Chief Transformation Officer
- Chris Redmond, CEO and Founder, OTTRED
- Bill Sharp, General Manager Entertainment Technology, STC
- Mohammed Bin Zayed, CTO, e&
- Barry Mehdizadeh, Product Management Director, Shahid
Hassan Agouzoul, Video Director, Starzplay
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Maria Rua Aguete | Natasha Matos-Hemingway | Dave Mace | Alessandro Masaro | Peter Van Dam | Fadi Radi | Chris Redmond | Bill Sharp | Barry Mehdizadeh | Hassan Agouzoul |
This event is free to attend, invitation only and with limited attendance. You will receive confirmation of your reservation by email along with the details for attendance.
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Boulevard Downtown Dubai,
PO Box 111969 Dubai, UAE