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Today, 3.4 billion are not just offline, they’re invisible in the systems that will define our collective future. When entire communities are left out of the digital conversation, we lose more than potential customers - we lose ideas, solutions, and perspectives that could unlock the next leap in human innovation. Join Lara Dewar, CMO of the GSMA, the global mobile industry association, as she explores how expanding meaningful connectivity isn’t just a moral imperative, it’s the fastest route to unleashing new markets, new creators, and new forms of value.
Central Stage - Creator Economy Presentation 10 December 12:25 - 12:35PM
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Explore by Instagram - Picture Panel 9 December 12:10 - 12:30PM
Chaos is the New Direction
Perfection is dead. Directors and actors explore how chaos, imperfection, and unpredictability have become the new creative language of cinema and content. From raw performances to messy realism, this session dives into why disorder now connects deeper than polish.
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- Media Panel 8 December 1:30 - 1:50PM
Winning Back Gen Z One Swipe at a Time
Traditional media is losing ground with younger audiences who value authenticity and personal connection. A 2025 Statista report shows that 33% of Gen Z and Millennials trust influencer recommendations, more than double the 15% who trust traditional outlets like newspapers and TV. In an influencer-led era, how can legacy media evolve its formats, partnerships, and narratives to stay relevant and rebuild trust?
Academy Stage - Media Fireside 8 December 3:20 - 3:35PM
Media’s New Centers of Gravity
Legacy media no longer holds a monopoly on narrative; independent voices are elevated on social media,and new entries to the media landscape are adapting and innovating to try to break through in the evolving information ecosystem. How can consumers and leaders connect the dots and stay informed amid increasingly siloed media bubbles, even as the world becomes more globalized and interconnected? What role does independent global media play in an overloaded information age?
Forum Stage - Picture Panel 9 December 9:30 - 9:50AM
Foresights from a Lifetime in Cinema
Legendary filmmakers share stories of grit, reinvention, and creative survival. From the lowest to highest ranks in television, this session explores the firsthand accounts of storytelling, technology, and ambitions collision with culture; this session identifies the lessons learned across decades of hits, misses, and moments that defined the modern screen, from the first line of a script to the final cut. It’s a masterclass in creativity, resilience, and the art of staying relevant in an industry built on change.
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