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The Saudi Media Forum 2025 (SMF25), Saudi Arabia’s largest specialized media event, returns for its fourth edition from Feb. 19–21 at the Hilton Riyadh. The event will bring together leading media professionals, innovators and international thought leaders.
Speakers include Karen Bailey, executive vice president at STARZ; Roy Ashton, partner at the Gersh Agency; David Abraham, CEO of Wonderhood Studios; Amanda Palmer, founder of ArtCinema; Alastair Lewis, CEO at FIPP; Jacqueline Bierhorst, president of WorldDAB; Bob Leighton, SVP at Global Liberty; Randi Kleiner, founder of SeriesFest; and special guest Boris Johnson, former U.K. prime minister.
Held alongside the Future of Media Exhibition (FOMEX), SMF25 will provide a platform for industry networking, knowledge sharing and collaboration. The event will highlight emerging technologies, investment opportunities and innovations shaping the global media landscape.
Attendees will explore advancements in artificial intelligence, digital content creation, esports and sustainable media practices, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s ambitions as a global media hub. By convening key industry leaders and investors, SMF25 aims to accelerate growth and drive transformative change in media and entertainment.
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