DUBAI, UAE, June 9, 2024
/CNW/ -- The 1 Billion Followers Summit, organised by the New Media
Academy, has unveiled a series of announcements for its highly
anticipated third edition, including the introduction of new
ambassadors, a funding program and $1M award for purpose-driven content.
The announcement comes following the preparatory meetings held
from 6 to 8 June at Emirates Towers, Dubai. The meetings, which brought
together over 25 global experts and content creators, successfully
shaped a rich and engaging agenda for the new edition, themed
"Content for Good," scheduled for 11-13
January 2025.
Her Excellency Alia Al Hammadi, CEO of the New Media Academy,
said the 1 Billion Followers Summit reflects the visions of His
Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al
Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and
Ruler of Dubai, to
establish the UAE's position as a global hub for digital economy,
and his directives to create the ideal conditions to attract
creatives and innovators capable of enriching the Arab and global
media landscape.
She emphasised the summit's mission to drive positive impact in
the digital media landscape, building on the success of previous
editions that attracted significant global attention. "The upcoming
edition underscores 1 Billion Followers Summit's mission to drive
positive impact both regionally and globally, fueled by the
groundbreaking ideas generated during these preparatory meetings,"
Al Hammadi stated.
Key initiatives and programs
The Summit's preparatory meetings unveiled a US $1 million prize for content creators whose
work embodies the "Content for Good" theme and generates a positive
impact on communities.
The audience will have the power to nominate their favourite
content creators for this award, and shortlisted finalists will be
determined by public vote, with the ultimate winners selected by a
panel of experts during the 3-day summit.
The meetings also unveiled the 1B Pitches; a key program for the upcoming
summit and an initiative to provide funding and support for content
creators with groundbreaking ideas. The program underscores the
summit's dedication to fostering innovation and empowering media
and content entrepreneurs.
Participants will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas to
major investors and businesses seeking to sponsor innovative
projects. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit their
ideas through the summit's website
(https://www.1billionsummit.com).
The meetings also unveiled the 1 Billion Followers Summit
Ambassadors, which include Ahmed
El Ghandour, and the Anazala Family including
Anas Marwah and Asala Maleh, who
will help promote the event and amplify its mission, and other
ambassadors are set to be announced later.
El Ghandour is known for his popular YouTube program "Al
Daheeh" and was named among the Arab world's most influential
people in 2018. Marwah and Asala are the duo behind the successful
Anazala family YouTube channel which has set 3 Guinness World
Records and won the Kids' Choice Award.
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