ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, -
Monday, 20. April 2026
(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BRIDGE Alliance will expand its flagship BRIDGE Summit to five days for its second edition, taking place from November 28—December
2, 2026, and move to a larger venue, Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island, in
partnership with Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations
and experiences in the Emirate.
The expansion reflects a broader strategic shift to position BRIDGE
as a year-round global platform shaping the future of media, the
creative economy, and cross-border collaboration.
The announcement was made during the third Board of Directors meeting chaired by His Excellency Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed,
where members outlined plans to evolve BRIDGE from a high-impact
gathering into a more permanent institutional platform designed to drive
long-term industry transformation.
BRIDGE Summit 2026 will
convene leaders across media, technology, investment, and content
creation, with a focus on deepening professional engagement to
facilitate new business models, co-production, and access to regional
and global markets.
“BRIDGE is a long-term institutional project that redefines the role
of media within the equation of development, economy, and knowledge,”
says H.E Sheikh Abdulla Al Hamed.
Programming will continue to span seven core sectors—media, creator
economy, technology and artificial intelligence, marketing, gaming,
music, and filmmaking—reflecting the forces reshaping the content
landscape. The extended format and larger venue underscore growing
international demand for platforms that move beyond dialogue toward
measurable outcomes.
His Excellency Dr. Jamal Al Kaabi, Vice Chairman of
BRIDGE Alliance adds: “The BRIDGE Summit reflects the UAE’s transition
from supporting the media economy to engineering its operational
platforms.”
The inaugural BRIDGE Summit,
held in December 2025 at ADNEC, drew more than 40,000 participants from
182 countries, hosted 1,276 business meetings, and resulted in 48
agreements and partnerships—establishing a strong foundation for its
continued expansion.
About BRIDGE Alliance
BRIDGE Alliance is an independent global organization headquartered in
Abu Dhabi, focused on advancing collaboration, trust, and innovation
across the international media landscape.Photos accompanying this
announcement are available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/30815fbe-abb3-4df1-a38d-c5fc572115cc
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Contacts :
Contact: Kholood Albuainain, Executive.Office@bridge-summit.com