Media
In an Evolving World

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

February 2 - 4, 2026

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Global Media Leaders Under Royal Patronage

Under the generous patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – may Allah protect him – the Saudi Media Forum 2026 and FOMEX Exhibition will be launched in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing together the largest regional and international platform that gathers media leaders, decision-makers, and global experts. The event highlights the future of media and digital transformation, showcases the latest broadcasting and production technologies, and reinforces the Kingdom's position as a leading global hub in the media industry.

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✔️ A tech exhibition for the latest media solutions
✔️ Opportunities for networking and strategic partnerships

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Featured Speakers in 2026

Michael Ratney

Senior Adviser, Center for Strategic and International Studies

Ben Smith

Co-founder & Editor-in-chief of Semafor

Julie Pace

Senior Vice President & Executive Editor, Th Associated Press

Tony Gallagher

Editor-in-Chief of The Times newspaper

Juan Senor

President of Innovation Media Consulting and Media Consultant

Charles Hallab

CEO of U.S.A - Saudi Business Council

Maya Manna

Deputy Editor-in-Chief, RT, Head, RT Arabic TV Channel

Vincent Peyrègne

Formar Chief Executive Officer World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers

Con Coughlin

Executive Defence and Foreign Affairs Editor at The Daily Telegraph

Martin Aguirre

Editorial Director in EL PAIS

Ahmed Nadeem

Secretary-General of the ABU

Karen Elliott House

Former Reporter, Editor, and Publisher at The Wall Street Journal

Brendan Quinn

Managing Director at International Press Telecommunications Council (IPTC)

Daya K. Thussu

President of International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR)

Sam Barnett

Chief Executive Officer at CME

David Abraham

CEO of Wonderhood Studios

Douglas Scott

Co-Founder of KYNETIC

Soren West

CEO MENA at TAIT

Louis Hernandez Jr.

Owner and chairman of Grass Valley

Charlotte Leslie

Director of The Conservative Middle East Council

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His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin…

Minister of Energy

Boris Johnson

Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

His Excellency Mr. Mohammed bin Mazid…

Advisor in the Royal Court, Chairman of the National Transformation Program Committee,…

Raju Narisetti

Global Publishing Director at McKinsey & Company.

Yuliana Slashcheva

Chairwoman of SMF Animation and Expert in Media and Government Relations.

Shekhar Kapur

Film Director

Neil Crompton

British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

Dr Bertold Heil

CEO of organizations like RTL Group, ProSiebenSat

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Scientific Program

Rich scientific content presented by professionals in the fields of media through sessions and workshops that open new horizons for understanding and discussion.

Future of Media Exhibition (FOMEX)

A diverse set of sessions and workshops led by experts, academics, and professionals to exchange knowledge and explore trends and challenges in media.

Saudi Media Award

An annual award recognizing excellence and innovation across multiple fields, honoring outstanding contributions to the development of the media sector at local and regional levels.