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Joy Forum

Overview

a curated two-day program that hosts global CEOs, creatives, technologists, and policy makers to define the next chapter of entertainment.

Across seven tracks, Sports & Entertainment, Video Content & Movies Production, Digital Platforms & Streaming, Music & Live Entertainment, AI & Entertainment, Theme Parks, Festivals & Experiences, Gaming & Esports, the agenda blends keynotes, interviews, Round Tables, and talk-show formats to surface insight, unlock collaboration, and translate vision into action on a world stage.

Our Aims

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Set the global agenda for the new age of entertainment across seven tracks with clear, actionable outcomes.

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Set the global agenda for the new age of entertainment across seven tracks with clear, actionable outcomes.

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Catalyze exclusive agreements and strategic partnerships among studios, platforms, rights holders, and innovators.

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Catalyze exclusive agreements and strategic partnerships among studios, platforms, rights holders, and innovators.

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Advance creative excellence by spotlighting new production models, virtual production, and AI-driven tools.

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Advance creative excellence by spotlighting new production models, virtual production, and AI-driven tools.

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Address industry economics; from rights and royalties to evolving monetization in the platform era.

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Address industry economics; from rights and royalties to evolving monetization in the platform era.

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Empower creators and talent through knowledge exchange and mentorship-driven programming.

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Empower creators and talent through knowledge exchange and mentorship-driven programming.

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Position Saudi Arabia as a global hub for entertainment and innovation, aligned with Vision 2030 priorities.

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Position Saudi Arabia as a global hub for entertainment and innovation, aligned with Vision 2030 priorities.

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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

Agenda

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Agenda

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1:00 pm - 5:30 pm

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Oct

1:00 pm - 5:30 pm

1:00 PM - OPENING CEREMONY & WELCOME ADDRESS

1:15 PM - UNCONVENTIONAL PIONEER: REDEFINING SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT

Speakers: Dana white and Max Kellerman

1:30 PM - GOAT NARRATIVE: LEGENDS TO LEGACIES

Speakers: Shaquille O’Neal, Dana white, Novak Dojokovic and Max Kellerman

2:15 PM - THE POWER OF ENTERTAINMENT WITHOUT BORDERS

Speakers: Nick Khan, Faisal Bafarat and Max Kellerman

2:30 PM - THE K-WAVE RISING: THE LATEST KOREAN ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE MASTERPIECE

Speakers: Yoon Je-kyoon, Lee Byung-hun, Lee Jung-jae, Hyun Park and Mohammed Islam

3:15 PM - BLOCKBUSTER BALANCE: Redefined by the New Enablers

Speakers: DerekKolstad, Phillip Noyce, Terrence Winter, Samar Akrouk, Mohammed islam and Suha Nowailaty

4:00 PM - THE NEW AGE OF STUDIOS: EMBRACING INNOVATION IN ENTERTAINMENT POWERED BY FUNDING INITIATIVES

Speakers: Adnan Kayal, Marwan Hamed, Kareem Abdul Aziz, Nuha ElTayeb, Ibrahim Al Khairallah and Suha Nowailaty

5:00 pm - STREAM TO MAINSTREAM: THE NEW TALENTS OF GLOBAL STARDOM

Speakers: Terry crews, Mr. Beast and Ishowspeed

5:30 PM - End of Day !

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1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

1:00 PM - Opening Video

1:05 PM - Stage Architects: Nations × Festivals × Awards x Media

Speakers: Faisal Bafarat , Iris Knobloch , Nick Khan ,Ryan Seacrest

1:45 PM - The Founder Operators: Entrepreneurship in the Entertainment Economy

Speakers: Gary Vaynerchuk , Daymond John , Piers Morgan

2:30 PM - The Global Match for Sports & Entertainment: Rights, Power & Platforms in the New Age.

Speakers: Mike Sneesby , Shay Segev , Gabe Spitzer , Phil Marshall , Piers Morgan

3:15 PM - THEME PARKS & THEME CITIES? NEW AGE OF DESTINATIONS ENTERTAINMENT

Speakers: Abdullah Al Dawood , Scott Ross , Alexander Bouquet , Brian Machamer , Mohammed Islam

4:00 PM - EAST TO WEST: The Global Rise of Bollywood

Speakers: Shah Rukh Khan , Salman Khan , Aamir Khan , Suha Nowailaty

4:45 PM - SKILL, TALENT OR CULTURE: The Multidimensional World of Entertainment

Speakers: Tim Wiesch , Stefan Sonnenfeld , Dr. Essam Bukhary , Kevin Schwutke , Mohammed Islam

5:30 PM - Artists Rights & Royalties in the AI era: How AI Redefines Rights Production and Audience Connection

Speakers: Salem Alhindi , Lillia Parsa , Alfonso Perez-Soto , Mohammed Islam

6:15 PM - Closing Remarks

Speakers: Faisal Bafarat , Piers Morgan , Mohammed Islam

6:30 PM - End of FORUM

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