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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

- 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)