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CABSAT returns to Dubai World Trade Centre for 2023, on track to reveal the

next frontier of content

Integrate Middle East, a co-located show, will make its debut at the 29th edition of CABSAT, and
connect the global professional audio-visual (AV) and media technology community

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – February 13, 2023

CABSAT 2023, the flagship event for broadcast, satellite, content creation, production, distribution, and
digital media and entertainment industries is set to attract more than 14,000 visitors, 340 exhibitors, and
120 speakers, and have over 120 countries represented when it is held from May 16 to 18, 2023, at the

Dubai World Trade Centre.

With the Middle East media and entertainment market expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.79% over the

forecast period 2021 – 2026; the region remains one of the most appealing for the filmed content,
broadcast, and satellite industries. At present, the region is rapidly transitioning from a content

consumption market to a content creation hub. More regional productions are moving into the
entertainment and distribution market, which is expected to be worth nearly USD 70 billion by 2026.

CABSAT is working with the most innovative content creators, producers, broadcast technology providers,

as well as satellite distribution and content delivery companies to identify common traits of success across
all verticals that can serve as the blueprint for future growth. The previous edition's highlights included

the presence of representatives from Twitter, Metta, Dubai Media City, Saudi Media Rating Company, and
Disney Plus.

CABSAT 2023 and New Additions

CABSAT 2023 will welcome back the Content Congress, which will celebrate and engage with the creator
economy, and the SATEXPO Summit, where leading industry experts can discuss how sustainable space

exploitation can be spearheaded. Similarly, NextUp, which also returns in 2023, offers a platform for start-
up innovators in the media, entertainment, and satellite industries, while NextGen Content features an