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Pavni Mittal
Moderator, Moderate The Panel
Pavni Mittal is an international anchor and moderator who has led high-level conversations across the United States, India, the Middle East, and Europe, including panels for the United Nations, the World Bank, Reuters, and Fortune, as well as sessions at COP, Climate Week NYC, and Cannes Lions.
A graduate of Columbia Journalism School, she brings extensive reporting and anchoring experience with PBS NewsHour, Al Jazeera English, NPR, France 24, and CNBC India, covering global affairs, politics, business, technology, and climate. She has interviewed world leaders, senior policymakers, global CEOs, and cultural figures.
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Pavni Mittalat BRIDGE
- Media Panel 8 December 3:10 - 3:40PM
The Media Blueprint for a Healthier Society
Media has become the frontline for shaping how societies understand health, science, identity, and dignity. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim brings a scientific and geopolitical lens on public communication, while Betty Irabor brings cultural authority and lived experience in shaping media that heals rather than harms. The session explores how media systems—traditional and digital—can responsibly influence public mindset, support mental and cultural wellbeing, and create narratives that empower rather than stigmatize.
Impact StageSpeakers
- Media Panel 8 December 1:35 - 2:05PM
Building for Trust, Engagement, and Impact
As algorithms optimize for engagement at all costs, trust becomes collateral damage and meaningful storytelling gets crowded out. Yet new models, from subscription-driven communities to integrity-based brand partnerships and mission-aligned monetization, are challenging the old trade-offs between influence and authenticity. This session asks a fundamental question: can media build sustainable businesses that monetize integrity without compromising impact?
Impact StageSpeakers
What They Say About BRIDGE
“A landmark gathering that will unite media professionals, policymakers, cultural creators, and global influencers.”
“A gateway for knowledge exchange.”
“A game‑changer for the global media industry”
“We are proud to take part in the inaugural edition of BRIDGE Summit”
“We're excited to partner with BRIDGE to create meaningful opportunities for creators and innovators”
