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JOY FORUM 2025
The New Age Of Entertainment
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Brings together actors “Lee Jung-jae” and “Lee Byung-hun” with director “Yoon Je-Kyun” Executive Producer “Hyun Park” and Podcaster “Mohamad Islam” for a special talk session on October 16
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Brings together actors “Lee Jung-jae” and “Lee Byung-hun” with director “Yoon Je-Kyun” Executive Producer “Hyun Park” and Podcaster “Mohamad Islam” for a special talk session on October 16
Joy Forum Overview
Under the patronage of H.E. Turki Al-alshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, JOY Forum 2025 convenes the world’s most influential leaders across entertainment, technology, media, and policy.
Over two high-impact days in Riyadh, the Forum catalyzes strategic partnerships, unveils forward-looking ideas, and sets the agenda for the next era of global entertainment.
Joy Forum
Objectives
Position Saudi Arabia
As a global hub for creative excellence and cross-cultural collaboration, nurturing the next generation of entertainment leaders.
Position Saudi Arabia
As a global hub for creative excellence and cross-cultural collaboration, nurturing the next generation of entertainment leaders.
Empower Emerging Creators
Through global mentorship and cultural exchange, fostering innovation, unity, and excellence in the entertainment sector.
Empower Emerging Creators
Through global mentorship and cultural exchange, fostering innovation, unity, and excellence in the entertainment sector.
Drive Innovation
By showcasing pioneering ideas, transformative technologies, and new entertainment formats on the world stage.
Drive Innovation
By showcasing pioneering ideas, transformative technologies, and new entertainment formats on the world stage.
Strengthen Cultural Exchange
By building meaningful connections and amplifying global soft-power influence.
Strengthen Cultural Exchange
By building meaningful connections and amplifying global soft-power influence.
Align with Vision 2030
By developing a thriving, future-ready, and sustainable creative economy.
Align with Vision 2030
By developing a thriving, future-ready, and sustainable creative economy.
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HE Turki Al-Alshaikh
Chairman, General Entertainment Authority (GEA)
Dana White
President, UFC
Nick Khan
President, WWE
Shaquille O’Neal
Global Sports Legend
Terry Crews
TV Star
Daymond John
Entrepreneur & TV Personality
Michael Buffer
Opening Announcer
Piers Morgan
Renowned Broadcaster and Host of Piers Morgan Uncensored
Shah Rukh Khan
Actor
Aamir Khan
Actor
Salman Khan
Actor
Novak Djokovic
Tennis Legend
Scott Ross
Chairman of the Board of Directors of United Parks & Resorts and Managing Partner of Hill Path Capital
MRBEAST
Global Youtube Phenomenon
ISHOWSPEED
Streamer & Social Media Star
Iris Knobloch
President of the Cannes Film Festival and President of Deezer
Lee Byung-Hun
Actor
Lee Jung-jae
Actor
Hyun Park
Media Executive
Abdullah Al Dawood
MD, Qiddiya Investment Company
Tim Wiesch
Vice President of Business Development, Dark Horse Comics, LLC
Lillia Parsa
President, Capitol Records
Shay Segev
CEO, DAZN Group
Alfonso Perez-Soto
Former EVP Corporate Development WMG
Marwan Hamed
FIlm Director
Mike Sneesby
CEO of MBC Group
Gary Vaynerchuck
Entrepreneur
Samar Akrouk
Group Director of Production and MBC Studios
Dr. Essam Bukhary
CEO of Manga Productions
Salem Al Hindi
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Rotana Music Group
Konrad Stefan Sonnenfeld
Founder, CEO, and Senior Colorist, Company 3
Phil Marshall
Executive Director Operations & Production, Sky Sports
Gabe Spitzer
Vice President of Sports, Netflix
Ibraheem AlKhairallah
Actor
Kareem Abdul Aziz
Director & Actor
Nuha Eltayeb
Director, Content MENA & Turkey, Netflix
Faisal Bafarat
CEO, GEA
Adnan Kayal
Chief Event & Content Officer, Sela
Kevin Schwutke
SVP, Corporate Development, ARRI Group
Derek Kolstad
Screenwrite & Producer
Yoon Je-Kyoon
FIlm Director
Mohammed Islam
Host & Founder of The Mo Show
Suha Nowailaty
TV Host / Consulatnt GEA
Terence Winter
Producer & Presenter
Max Kellerman
Sports Analyst
Ryan Seacrest
Emmy-Award Winning Host and Producer
Alexander Bouquest
EXECUTIVE Director/ MACK ONE DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
Brian Machamer
Park President, Six Flags
Phillip noyce
FIlm Director
Highlighted
Features
Conference
Inspiring keynotes, visionary panels, and cross-industry dialogues shaping the future of entertainment.
Expo
A dynamic showcase where leading brands unveil innovations, strike major deals, and set new benchmarks for the industry.
Workshops
Immersive sessions led by global experts, offering practical insights, skills development, and creative inspiration.
Agreements
High-profile partnerships and industry-shaping deals signed on the global stage.
Opportunities
Access to an unparalleled network of decision-makers, creators, and changemakers.
Sponsors &
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