BroadcastPro Summit & Awards 2023: The Convergence of MENA Media Minds
Unpacking the 13th BroadcastPro event with engaging insights and networking
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Today’s program:
The summit unpacked
The nominee’s spotlight
And the Award goes to…
And… Action!
The summit unpacked
Conference venue: Dubai Knowledge Park Conference center
As the BroadcastProME Summit & Awards enters its 13th year, the day-long summit presents itself as a premier event for media professionals in the MENA region. The event on Wednesday in Dubai is set to unfold with a series of expert-led panels, designed to forge a future-ready blueprint for the entertainment, broadcast, and satellite industries.
The summit will start with a welcome address by Vijaya Cherian, promising a day filled with thought leadership. A key highlight will include a fireside chat with Majed Al Suwaidi, Senior VP of Dubai Media City, offering an insider’s view of the industry’s trajectory.
Participants will then engage with deep-dive panel discussions, beginning with a comprehensive look at the OTT landscape, dissecting consumer engagement, monetization models, and the effect of FAST on streaming. Notable industry figures like Nadine Samra and Zahra Zayat will lead these conversations.
Further sessions will promise to unpack OTT technologies, with panelists such as Dominic Farrell from MBC Group and Faraz Arshad from StarzPlay examining the nuts and bolts of content delivery and security.
Post a networking coffee break, the summit will resume with a focus on the cutting-edge advancements in virtual production. Moderated by Daniel Käfer, panelists like Fadi Radi will explore the potential of LED walls, motion capture, and the transformative power of real-time rendering.
As the morning sessions wrap, attention shifts towards IP broadcasting, cloud computing, and AI, with Nicolas Hans leading a dialogue on how these technologies are remolding the broadcast landscape.
Post-lunch, the sessions will resume with a keen eye on sports broadcasting. Karim Saade will moderate a panel discussing how OTT is reshaping fan engagement and the broadcasting of sports events.
The summit’s discourse then transitions to the future of content creation in MENA. Badih Fattouh will moderate a panel that debates the commercial viability of scripted versus unscripted content and the intricacies of attracting international productions.
The day’s discussions will conclude with the now famous « CEO panel » on navigating constant industry disruptions, analyzing the balance between traditional and streaming content delivery models. Who will be there?
Joe Kawkabani, Chief Executive Officer, OSN
Khalifa AlShamsi, Chief Executive Officer, e& life
Paul Edwards, General Manager, Asharq Discovery
Nadim Samara, Chief Commercial Officer, MBC Media Solutions
Each session will be an opportunity for MENA’s broadcast and streaming professionals to gather insights, anticipate future trends, and network with peers, setting the stage for a summit that promises to be as informative as it is influential.
The nominee’s spotlight
Awards venue: Ritz Carlton JBR
In the dynamic realm of MENA's media industry, the BroadcastPro ME Awards stand out as the standard-bearer for distinction. The below categories reflect the full spectrum of the industry, from dramas that resonate with local audiences to adaptive strategies that shape our consumption of content.
This year's awards are dedicated to the storytellers, the strategists, the technology wizards, and the thought leaders who have pushed boundaries. As we gear up to celebrate the shakers of the broadcasting world, each category underscores the innovation and creativity that define the modern media landscape of the MENA region.
Best Content Strategy of the Year: Recognizing innovative content strategies across all platforms, pushing the MENA media landscape forward.
OSN
Roya Media Group
Pulse 95 Radio
UAE Pro League
Zee5 Global
Best Local Adaptation of an International Format (Scripted): Celebrating outstanding scripted content adapted from international formats by MENA talent.
Million Dollar Land – Blue Engine Studios
Million Dollar Listing UAE – StarzPlay
Nickelodeon kids’ choice awards Abu Dhabi 2023 – Paramount Global Production
Best Regional Original Drama Series: Showcasing the best locally produced and edited drama series from the MENA region.
Brando El Sharq – Shahid VOD
Casa Street – Shahid VOD
Kaboos – StarzPlay
Loss – DKL Studio
The Giza Killer – Shahid VOD
Room 207 – Shahid VOD
Best Unscripted Production of the Year: Spotlighting exceptional MENA-produced unscripted content, from documentaries to reality shows.
A Sit Down with Anas and Hala – OSN
Escape Kitchen – Qeesh Productions & Fatafeat Channel, WBD
Man Mithl Omee – Visioneers Holding
Lost Treasures of Arabia - The City of Dadan – Disney Middle East and Boomtown Productions
Million Dollar Land – Blue Engine Studios
Best Sports Strategy of the Year: Applauding exceptional strategies in sports broadcasting and content creation that enhance the fan experience.
beIN Media Group
Pulse 95 Radio
TOD
UAE Professional League
Best Studio of the Year: Honoring a studio in the MENA region that stands out for its unique design and cutting-edge production facilities.
Al Ghad TV, Egypt
Al Mashhad TV
PixoJam
BroadcastProME Innovative Project of the Year: Acknowledging a broadcast-related project that has significantly advanced industry technology and innovation.
Al Mashhad TV
Blinx
OSNtv
Sponix Tech
MENA Trendsetter of the Year: Identifying a broadcaster or provider who has pioneered an innovative, trend-setting project within the MENA market.
OSN
Podeo
Qeesh Productions
StarzPlay
Outstanding Tech Implementation of 2023: Celebrating a technical project in MENA that stands out for its innovative collaboration and implementation.
Ateme and StarzPlay
Blinx Metaverse
OSNtv
RightsHero Anti-Piracy and Content Solution
Sky News Arabia Studio Automation
Shahid VOD
TOD
Streaming Service of the Year: Commending OTT platforms that have differentiated themselves with innovative content and strategies in the MENA region.
1001
Intigral
OSN+
Roya
Systems Integrator of the Year: Awarding a systems integrator in MENA for a unique and skillfully executed project design and deployment.
Aret Video and Audio Engineering
CMT Technologies
Ideal Systems
Tata Elxsi
Tek Signals
Broadcast Executive of the Year: Recognizing a broadcast executive whose innovative strategies have significantly impacted the MENA broadcast industry.
OTT Executive of the Year: Honoring an OTT executive who has revolutionized streaming services and strategies in the MENA marketplace.
And the Award goes to…
Let's prepare to applaud the achievements that captivated viewers but also charted new paths for the modern media landscape of the MENA region.
I’ll update this section as soon as the winners are announced, stay tuned!
Best Content Strategy of the Year: [coming soon]
Best Local Adaptation of an International Format (Scripted): [coming soon]
Best Regional Original Drama Series: [coming soon]
Best Unscripted Production of the Year: [coming soon]
Best Sports Strategy of the Year: [coming soon]
Best Studio of the Year: [coming soon]
BroadcastProME Innovative Project of the Year: [coming soon]
MENA Trendsetter of the Year: [coming soon]
Outstanding Tech Implementation of 2023: [coming soon]
Streaming Service of the Year: [coming soon]
Systems Integrator of the Year: [coming soon]
Broadcast Executive of the Year: [coming soon]
OTT Executive of the Year: [coming soon]
And the news Awards:
Outstanding Strategy for Business Strategy: Zahra Zayat, Chief Commercial Officer, evision/e& life
Best CTO of the year: Dominic Farrell, Chief Technology Officer of Shahid at MBC GROUP
Media Entrepreneur of the year:
Maaz Sheikh, CEO of STARZPLAY
Danny Bates, Chief Commercial Officer at STARZPLAY
Best CEO of the year: Joe Kawkabani, Group CEO of OSN.
Special Recognition Award/The SAUDI PROJECT OF THE YEAR: Saudi Broadcasting Authority - هيئة الإذاعة و التلفزيون for Studio A
That’s all for today, what to expect from BroadcastPro Summit & Awards 2023. If you enjoyed this breakdown, please consider sharing it with your friends and colleagues.
I hope everyone has a great week, see you in real life on Wednesday. And then, enjoy the extended version of Shah Rukh Khan’s latest release Jawan on Netflix. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan in a dual role as father and son who team up to rectify corruption in society.
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