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CABSAT to celebrate 30th edition in May


CABSAT, the Middle East’s flagship event for content, broadcast, satellite, media and entertainment will celebrate its 30th anniversary with its return to the Dubai World Trade Centre from 21st to 23rd May 2024.

Also returning is the second edition of co-located event Integrate Middle East, the leading forum and sourcing platform for the global Pro AV and media technology community that connects industry leaders with integrated solution buyers from the education, media, entertainment, hospitality, retail and communication sectors.

Since its inception, CABSAT has evolved to align with the latest trends and technologies in the Middle East, Africa, and Southern Asia (MEASA) region. Organised by the Dubai World Trade Centre in partnership with key stakeholders from the MEASA media industry, it features insightful presentations, panel discussions, workshops, product demonstrations, and technology masterclasses, along with a diverse culture of knowledge sharing.

Photo: Two men are in conversation, one has a broadcast camera balanced on his shoulder pointing in the direction of the other.

The future of content creation in the Middle East

In 2024, the Middle East’s media and entertainment market is projected to reach USD 42.72 billion and grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.41 per cent to attain USD 66.99 billion by 2029. The region retains its position as a leading destination for filmed content, broadcast and satellite industries, undergoing a significant transformation from a content consumption market to a content creation hub. CABSAT 2024 is set to unveil the future of content creation and distribution, serving as a platform for the global media, entertainment and technology industry, attracting over 120 countries.

This year’s event is poised to be an exceptional edition, featuring the return of the Content Congress, which offers opportunities to explore and provide insights on the evolving media landscape;  the SATEXPO Summit which facilitates innovation within the satellite and space community and offers opportunities to form strategic partnerships; and NextGen Content, which enables screening of un-released content, further offering a platform for the region’s best content creators, distributors, and investors. It also offers exclusive spaces for engagement, discussion and innovation within the creator economy and sustainable space exploitation.

CABSAT’s collaboration with Integrate Middle East offers a platform for attendees and exhibitors to access emerging business opportunities across education, media, entertainment, hospitality, retail and communications sectors, along with the corporate, events and real estate industries.

Find out more about opportunities and how to register at CABSAT.com.

Pact is a partner organisation of CABSAT 2024.