The Joy Entertainment Industry Forum (Joy Forum19), takes place October 13-14 
at the Ritz-Carlton in Riyadh, and brings together entertainment pioneers from 
around the world:

    -- Vice President at Huawei Global Product Marketing Clement Wong 
    -- CEO of SEVEN Bill Ernest 
    -- Chairman of the Board of Directors at Balich World Shows Marco Balich 
    -- Chairman of the Board of Directors at Emaar Mohammad Al Abbar 
    -- CEO of Miral Asset Management Mohammad Al Zaabi FA 
    -- CEO of Muvi Cinemas Fawaz Al Hokair 
    -- General Supervisor of Investment, Strategy, Marketing, and Programs 
       at the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage Fahad 
       Hamidaddin 
    -- CEO of the Ad Diriyah Gate Development Authority Jerry Inzerillo 
    -- President and CEO of Five Currents Scott Givens, and 
    -- CEO and co-founder of Sublime and the founder of Soluis Martin 
       McDonnell. 
    -- Head of Marketing for International Markets Disneyland Paris Myriam 
       Belbachir 
    -- Sales and Marketing Director for international Markets in Disneyland 
       Paris Samira Tachfint

The Forum inspired by the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and organized by the General 
Entertainment Authority (GEA) will bring together international entertainment 
opportunities for exceptional investment opportunities, local and global 
entertainment leaders to build relationships with government agencies and Saudi 
businesses. 

The Forum's many and diverse panels will discuss ways to enrich and enhance 
quality of life, diversify the economy, the impact of technology on 
entertainment, the future of digital gaming, virtual entertainment, 
communicating with the designers of entertainment cities, and competitive 
sports. Panelists will also discuss the importance of implementing large 
projects and expanding infrastructure to create investment opportunities in the 
entertainment sector. 

About the General Entertainment Authority
The General Entertainment Authority was established in line with Vision 2030 to 
regulate and develop the entertainment sector in the Kingdom and provide 
entertainment options and opportunities for all segments of society in all 
regions of the Kingdom to enrich citizens' life and bring joy to them. It also 
stimulates the role of the private sector in building and developing leisure 
activities. The GEA supports the economy in the Kingdom by contributing to 
diversifying its sources and raising the gross domestic product, supporting 
small and medium enterprises and raising foreign direct investment in the 
entertainment sector.

About the Entertainment Industry Forum
The Entertainment Industry Forum 2019 is an initiative of the General 
Entertainment Authority that aims at developing the entertainment sector in the 
Kingdom in line with the aspirations of Vision 2030 and seeking to provide 
sustainable investment opportunities, a culture of joy, and a vibrant society. 
The Forum aims at creating a solid platform for the construction and 
development of the entertainment industry in Saudi Arabia, as well as providing 
new entertainment opportunities, and the exchanging of global experiences in 
different areas for this growing sector.

For more information: www.joyforum.com 

SOURCE:  General Entertainment Authority

CONTACT: media@gea.gov.sa