Bridge Summit

Bridge Summit
Host countryUnited Arab Emirates
Date8–10 December 2025
CitiesAbu Dhabi
VenuesAbu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
Participants60,000 (2025) from 132 countries
ChairAbdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed
Websitebridgesummit.com

Bridge Summit is an international conference and trade show for the media, entertainment, and content industries, based in the United Arab Emirates.[1] The summit combines a conference program with a marketplace format.

History

The Bridge Summit was announced in September 2025 as part of the UAE's media innovation strategy.[2] Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed was named Chairman of Bridge Summit.[2] In September 2025, he met Elon Musk and invited him to participate in the inaugural edition.[3]

In October 2025 Bridge signed an agreement with Meta, which committed to delivering sessions, workshops, and augmented and virtual reality experiences.[4]

BRIDGE Summit 2025

The first edition was held from 8–10 December 2025 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.[5] It hosted over 60,000 participants from 132 countries, including 1,200 CEOs, and featured over 300 activities, including panel discussions, workshops, and Master classes.[6] Dedicated zones supported business matchmaking, co-production labs, and roundtable discussions.[7] Meta also presented on-site technology showcases.[4]

Themes

The 2025 summit featured seven thematic tracks: Marketing, Media, Creator economy, Gaming, Music, Technology, and Picture (film, television, and online video). Cross-cutting topics included artificial intelligence in media, content economics, and distribution models.[2][5][7]

Notable attendees

References

  1. ^ Hamed, Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al (September 30, 2025). "UAE to build the greatest bridge in the world". Gulf News.
  2. ^ a b c Ahmed, A. (September 22, 2025). "BRIDGE Summit: UAE to host world's largest Media, content and entertainment gathering". Gulf News.
  3. ^ Menon, Balaram (September 27, 2025). "Elon Musk, UAE Media chief discuss future of AI and media". Gulf News.
  4. ^ a b "Meta to play central role in BRIDGE Summit 2025". Gulf Today. October 6, 2025.
  5. ^ a b Oommen, Anup (September 23, 2025). "UAE unveils BRIDGE Summit: World's largest marketing, media and creative event".
  6. ^ "A summit to BRIDGE the gaps in the global media ecosystem". China Daily.
  7. ^ a b "BRIDGE Summit 2025: Abu Dhabi to host the world's largest media, content and entertainment gathering". September 22, 2025 – via The Economic Times – The Times of India.
  8. ^ a b Rasheed, Abdulla (December 9, 2025). "Bridge 2025 Summit: Transforming media, sports, and entertainment into a sustainable economy". Gulf News.
  9. ^ a b c Rasheed, Abdulla (December 7, 2025). "Bridge Summit 2025 in Abu Dhabi: A global hub for media, content & AI innovation". Gulf News.
  10. ^ a b c "BRIDGE Summit is bringing together the creator economy, media, tech, marketing, and more. Here's what you need to know about its programming tracks". November 25, 2025.
  11. ^ "Your sneak peek at BRIDGE Summit's 400 speakers: Gary Vaynerchuk, Alexis Ohanian, Idris Elba, Michelle Khare". November 17, 2025.
  12. ^ "Bassem Youssef to explore satire at BRIDGE Summit 2025".
  13. ^ Webster, Nick. "Bassem Youssef says his fame suggests 'circus more trusted than senate'". The National.

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