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Saudi Media Forum sets sixth edition for February 2027
The sixth Saudi Media Forum will run in Riyadh from February 1 to 3, 2027, under the patronage of King Salman.
Forum chairman Mohammed Al-Harthi announced the dates at a reception held during the MIPCOM conference in Cannes, France.
Organisers expect more than 300 speakers and experts and plan over 150 sessions and workshops.
The programme will cover changes in media, including digital transformation, sustainability and skills development.
The accompanying FOMEX exhibition will involve more than 250 media companies and channels, with a focus on production and media technology.
The forum also plans a third Media Innovation Camp, which will support local talent and explore technologies such as artificial intelligence.
A new Production Market will connect content creators with buyers, producers and decision-makers, with the aim of building business partnerships and investment in media.
The sixth Saudi Media Forum will take place in Riyadh from February 1 to 3, 2027, under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz.
Forum chairman Mohammed Al-Harthi announced the dates at a reception held alongside the MIPCOM conference in Cannes, France.
The event is expected to feature more than 300 speakers and experts and more than 150 sessions and workshops.
Its program will address changes in the media industry, including digital transformation, sustainability and talent development.
The accompanying Future of Media Exhibition, known as FOMEX, is expected to include more than 250 local and international media companies and channels.
- Who
- The Saudi Media Forum, whose chairman is Mohammed Al-Harthi.
- What
- The forum announced the dates for its sixth edition, along with plans for its program and accompanying FOMEX exhibition.
- When
- February 1 to 3, 2027.
- Where
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; the announcement was made in Cannes, France.
- Why
- The forum aims to bring together media leaders and organizations, discuss industry changes, and strengthen partnerships and investment.
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The forum announced its sixth edition dates at a reception alongside MIPCOM in Cannes, France.
The sixth Saudi Media Forum is scheduled to take place in Riyadh.
- Sixth edition dates
- February 1–3, 2027
- Host city
- Riyadh
- Expected speakers and experts
- More than 300
- Planned sessions and workshops
- More than 150
- FOMEX participants
- More than 250 media companies and channels
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