CTS Summit at CABSAT 2025

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

Speakers:
Maria Rua AgueteNatasha
Matos-Hemingway
Dave MaceAlessandro MasaroPeter Van DamFadi RadiChris RedmondBill SharpBarry MehdizadehHassan 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.

Address Sky View
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Boulevard Downtown Dubai,
PO Box 111969 Dubai, UAE