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Global storytelling remains shaped by a few legacy power centers even as most of the world’s people, and much of its innovation, live outside them. Across the Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East, creators are producing stories that challenge stereotypes, reveal overlooked progress, and reflect realities often missed by Western-centric media. This session looks at how these storytellers are democratizing the global narrative, and how traditional and new media hubs alike can orient for inclusivity and context-driven storytelling ecosystem.
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- Technology Presentation 8 December 3:35 - 3:55PM
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Academy Stage - Picture Workshop 9 December 2:30 - 4:30PM
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Day 2 — Developing the Idea into a Story Day 2 focuses on transforming the initial idea into a structured story or scene. Participants continue practical exercises, develop a segment of their story, and receive guidance from the instructor. Concludes with tips and strategies for continuing story development beyond the workshop.
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- Technology Presentation 10 December 10:25 - 10:35AM
When Machines Learn to Tell Stories: Welcome to the Age of Mind²
Are we ever truly forced to choose between human and machine? Prabhu Narasimhan introduces Mind², a philosophy where human imagination and emotion lead and machine intelligence executes and amplifies. Discover how one idea can become many expressions across languages, contexts, cultures, and platforms - while keeping meaning authentically human. This is the future of storytelling and the future of enterprise communication: more intelligent, more scalable, and ultimately more human. Welcome to the Age of Mind².
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- Media Panel 8 December 2:25 - 2:55PM
How the Gulf and Africa Are Rewriting the Media Map
Africa and the Gulf are fast becoming two of the world’s most influential media hubs, building newsrooms, creator ecosystems, and digital platforms that reach hundreds of millions and increasingly shape global narratives. This session explores how broadcasters and digital-first operators across both regions scale coverage, expand cross-border bureaus, build culturally resonant formats, and grow loyal audiences in markets often misunderstood by global capital. We examine where international partners fit, how geopolitical context shapes storytelling, and how these rising hubs are redefining the media operating system of the Global South.
Impact Stage - Marketing Panel 9 December 4:25 - 4:55PM
Why the Future of Media Is Experiential
As attention becomes fleeting and digital reach commoditized, the most forward-looking media companies are finding growth in what can’t be replicated on a screen, experience. By turning audiences into participants, events and real-world activations extend brand life, build trust, and diversify revenue beyond ads or clicks. This session explores why the future of media belongs to those who can transform storytelling into connection and influence into community.
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