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5/18/23, 10:32 AM Business Growth Opportunities and Emerging Industry Trends in the Spotlight on Day 2 of CABSAT 2023 – Middle East
During the event’s second day, industry leaders participated in panel discussions on a range of topics.
Session topics included, ‘Women Power: Shattering the Glass Screen,’ ‘Content Partnerships in
MENA: Trends in Co-productions, Commissioning, and Content Rights Sharing,’ and
‘Fireside Chat: How Social Media is Disrupting the Disruptors,’ among others. Discussions
focused on emerging developments in the media and entertainment industries, allowing participants to
evaluate the current conditions and develop effective strategies for the sector’s future.

Catherine Mwangi, Head of the TV at Kenya Television Network, said: “Kenya Television
Network took part in the Content Congress platform’s session at CABSAT 2023 entitled, ‘Women Power: Shattering
the Glass Screen,’ which was geared towards women working in the media. Having the opportunity to engage with
leading female executives who are shaping global content, laying the foundation for future generations, and advancing
inclusivity was an honour. At Kenya Television Network, we will continue to work towards making women’s voices
heard, to build a society that is more inclusive and equitable, as well as support the invaluable contributions of women in
all spheres of life.”

“The MENA content industry is currently experiencing significant growth in premium content production. Through
collaboration with high-calibre talents and leading partners, we are dedicated to bringing quality content to audiences in
the region and beyond. As part of CABSAT 2023’s ‘Content Partnerships in MENA: Trends in Co-productions,
Commissioning, and Content Rights sharing’ session, we were able to lead effective discussions on the importance of
collaboration in driving the region’s content industry forward and how successful film production relies on the collective
effort of a diverse group of talented professionals,” Darine El Khatib, VP of Film Production at Majid Al Futtaim,
commented.

CABSAT’s SATEXPO Summit on day two, took place concurrently with the Content Congress,
the most comprehensive gathering of regional and global satellite and space technology industry
influencers. Innovators established executives, engineers, government officials, and diverse solution
providers attended the Summit, which also examine the role of satellite and space technology in
promoting and enhancing sustainability on Earth.

The NEXTGen Content Screening programme on CABSAT’s second day showcased some of the best content the
Middle East and Africa have to offer, providing an impactful addition to the Content Congress agenda. The screening
features content from TV, film, serial drama, kids, documentary, and sports genres, and facilitates prearranged meetings
with content buyers to foster collaborations and partnership opportunities.

Moreover, key news releases were unveiled during the event, providing valuable insights into the latest industry trends.

Nevion, a Sony Group Company and award-winning provider of virtualized media production solutions, announced the
integration of its Nevion Contribution solution by Viacom18, a subsidiary of Network18 Group, one of India’s most
diversified media and entertainment conglomerates, at CABSAT. Nevion’s solution, which was delivered in just three
weeks, is being used for live coverage of the hugely popular TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament.

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CABSAT’s 29 edition also highlights the latest technologies that are transforming the production, remote production,
editing, preservation, and distribution channels of movies, including the revolutionary Glambot camera made famous by
the Oscar’s red carpet, dual cameras bringing the real world and Virtual Reality together, along with an on-site virtual
production studio hosted in partnership with PIXOJAM. The Beijing Pavilion, which featured an ‘8k Zone,’ displayed
examples of 8k resolution content, the latest evolution of display technology. A video conference between Beijing and the

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