- Innovate Stage will see some of the world's most interesting start-ups in 
technology, media and content  

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, 
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, ADNEC Group and 
Emirates News Agency (WAM) have announced that the Innovate Stage will take 
place this year as part of the inaugural Global Media Congress.

The Innovate Stage will be a unique feature of the Global Media Congress where 
some of the world's most interesting startups in technology, media and content 
will showcase their products and services to the global media industry.

Taking place from November 15 to 17 2022, the Global Media Congress, organised 
by ADNEC Group in partnership with Emirates News Agency (WAM), will see an 
exhibition and specialised conference that focuses on the latest developments 
and future of the media sector. The event provides opportunities for various 
media institutions to discuss partnerships and collaborative avenues that will 
bolster the development of the media sector, ensuring its long-term 
sustainability, and the continued provision of solid, reliable, and highly 
credible content.

Attendees will get to meet with emerging start-ups with innovative products 
such artificial intelligence and virtual reality that they can integrate into 
their media organisations. There will also be opportunities to meet start-ups 
in the media industry, such as content providers, media support products or 
emerging market news sites. Start-ups have been invited to the Global Media 
Congress from some of the best start-up accelerators in the world. 

Mohammed Jalal Al Raisi, Director General of the Emirates News Agency (WAM), 
said "By participating in the Innovate Stage, attendees will learn from the 
world's best start-up accelerators and investors, which is an opportunity to 
bring the best technology to the region. As the region develops its public and 
private media, there is an opportunity to empower it with the best emerging 
technology, and to become a global leader in how new technologies, such as 
virtual reality provide news and entertainment to people".

"We are excited to welcome our guests to the Innovate Stage which will see new 
ideas that will shape the future of the media industry," he further commented.

Saeed Al Mansoori, CEO of Capital Events a subsidiary of ADNEC Group said: 
"ADNEC Group is proud to be showcasing so many insightful areas and features 
for the inaugural Global Media Congress that will befit the reputation of the 
UAE and Abu Dhabi. The Innovation Hub will offer the latest in innovation from 
high-level start-ups that are shaping the industry for future growth and will 
see new and exciting ideas along with the latest technologies," he further 
commented.

With over 150 brands specialised in the media and production industry 
participating, the Congress is a world-class stage where buyers and sellers can 
meet, learn, network, do business, and explore new products, solutions, and 
technologies, providing an unmissable opportunity to take a great leap forward 
in the region's and the globe's media sector.

As part of the event's agenda, the Global Media Congress will host a 
conference, which is the first-of-its-kind in the Middle East, under the theme 
"Shaping the Future of the Media Industry". The three-day conference aims to 
unite the entire media sector to exchange groundbreaking ideas and cutting-edge 
solutions shaping the future of the industry. It will also provide a unique 
platform to highlight the position of mass media in the Middle East whilst 
engaging a global audience, driving innovative visions and collaborations that 
will advance the sector.

To register for the Global Media Congress, visit here.

Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)