NFTStudio24 had the honor to attend the Global Media Congress 2022 held in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court. Our Head of Content Strategy, Hinza Asif was invited as a guest to attend the event.
With the second day of the event coming to a close, Global Media Congress brought together many well-known media houses and representatives from all over the world and UAE. With over 10,000 attendees and 170+ speakers, this conference successfully celebrated the achievements of information, media, and technology.
UAE is a pioneering country when it comes to the latest developments in every industry. GMC was also a special event to recognize journalists, creators, developers, builders, entrepreneurs, and governments.
From panel discussions, booths, and event activities to networking spaces, everything was organized to help guests connect with their interests and find business opportunities. NFTStudio24 also got a chance to meet representatives from different companies to share prospects regarding Web3 and metaverse.
The Conference
The event began with the appearance of the UAE ministers and media leaders from 6 continents for the grand opening ceremony. The event was attended by:
- H.H Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- H.E Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology
- H.E Shamma bint Suhail bin Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Youth Affairs
- H.E Mohammed Jalal Al Raisi, Director General of Emirates News Agency
- H.E Mona Al Marri, Director General of Government of Dubai Media Office
And many others.
In his opening message, H.E Mohammed Jalal Al Raisi shared that the Global Media Congress has become the hub for the world of media gathering global experts, scholars, specialists, and leaders. He also welcomed all the guests attending the event and invited them to enjoy the exhibitions organized by different local and international media houses. The conference continued with various guest panels and presentations by the local and global leaders who have been contributing to the space.
The exhibitions
Hinza Asif visited the exhibitions and had the privilege to meet various representatives of media platforms. She also promoted Web3 and metaverse among different media houses and also inquired about their future prospects in this industry.
The highlight of the event was an exhibition on Metaverse: A vision of Metaverse. It was a proper setup as a business plan to propose how media houses can adopt the virtual world in their model.
The event will continue until November 17 and will successfully wrap up, hopefully achieving its goal of connecting individuals and companies on a global scale.
Final thoughts
To conclude, Global Media Congress 2022 is a perfect conference to meet media platforms and network with experts. The event not only highlighted the importance of freedom of expression but also shared how media is actively adopting new technologies, including in Web3 and metaverse.
