The UAE National Media Office (NMO) has announced the launch of the BRIDGE Summit, an ambitious new global event poised to become the world’s largest gathering for the media, content, and entertainment sectors.
Scheduled to take place from December 8-10, 2025, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), the summit is expected to host over 60,000 participants, including a high-profile mix of creators, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers.
Spanning an enormous 1.65 million square feet, the three-day event is designed to foster cross-industry collaboration and deal-making. Key figures confirmed for the inaugural summit include:
- 400+ Global Speakers: Featuring thought leaders from across creative, business, and regulatory fields.
- 300 Exhibitors: Showcasing the latest innovations in technology and content.
- 300+ Sessions, Panels, and Workshops: Offering deep dives into the future of the interconnected content economy.
The BRIDGE Summit will organize its extensive program across seven specialized content tracks, uniting industries that are increasingly converging in the digital age:
- Marketing
- Media
- Creator Economy
- Music
- Gaming
- Film (Picture)
- Technology
Organizers emphasize that the summit is a marketplace designed to move beyond traditional conferences, actively facilitating partnerships, investment, and innovation to shape the next era of global storytelling and digital platforms. The event underscores Abu Dhabi’s growing role as a global hub for the creative and cultural economy.
