WHO WE ARE
Now in its 4th edition, META Cinema Forum is the largest cinema convention, covering Middle East and African markets. The event has grown over the years to include more regions, more projects, more partners and become the single most important regional gathering for the cinema sector. The 4th edition is back bigger and better than ever, with more sessions covering various markets in detail, an expanded convention floor, additional trainings, workshops, and of course a stronger lineup of slates, product presentations and film features. To celebrate the recovery of the cinema sector post the pandemic era, many post event receptions and parties will allow for a fun filled casual networking for all stakeholders.
2021 INDUSTRY PARTNERS
STRATEGIC CINEMA PARTNER

AFRICA STRATEGIC PARTNER

CINEMA PARTNERS



STUDIO & DISTRIBUTION PARTNERS




PHOTO GALLERY
EVENT FEATURES
Convention/Exhibition Floor
Conference
Product Presentations/Slates
Special Screenings/Premieres
Workshops/ Masterclasses
Awards
Receptions/ Networking Activities
SPEAKERS
If you wish to join the elite line up of our 2021 speakers and panelist, please contact us on arvind@gmevents.ae

Jan Runge
META Cinema Chairman & Advisor

Leila Masinaei
Managing Partner, Great Mind Events Management

John Sullivan
Founding Director, The Big Picture Cinema Advisers

Mohamed Al Hashemi
Country Manager KSA, Majid Al Futtaim Ventures

Arif Baig Mohamed
Chairman, Cinepax Group

Mykel Parish Ajaere
President, Pan African Film Consortium

Moses Babatope
Co-founder, Group Executive Director/Managing Director FilmOne, The Filmhouse Group - Filmhouse Cinemas - FilmOne Entertainment

Hassan Javed
Senior Marketing Manager, Cinepax

Gianluca Chakra
Managing Partner, Front Row Filmed Entertainment

Toni El Massih
Chief Content Officer, Majid Al Futtaim Cinemas

Charles-Edouard Renault
Partner, De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés

Phil Grabsky
Originator and Executive Producer of EXHIBITION ON SCREEN

Senior Representative
Cinetech

Senior Representative
Cinionic
AGENDA
Time (Dubai Time, GST) | Activity | Location |
08:00 | Registration Opens Morning Refreshments Exhibition Doors Open |
Atlantis Ballroom Foyer Atlantis Ballrooms 1-2 |
09:15 | Opening Ceremony Welcome Note
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Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
09:20 | Welcome Note
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Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
09:30 | Keynote Speech
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Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
09:45 | Presentation: Key Cinema Statistics from META Markets and Beyond
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Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
10:00 | Presentation: The rebirth of cinema
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Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
10:15 | Middle East Region Briefing: Projects and Updates from cinema operators in the Middle East region
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Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
11:15 | Presentation from Platinum Sponsor Session Reserved for Event Platinum Sponsor |
Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
11:30 | Official Opening of Exhibition Networking Break and Refreshments Dedicated Exhibition Hour |
Atlantis Ballrooms 1-2 |
12:30 | Industry Insight Session: Getting the audience back into the cinema: Strategies, technologies and offerings to get the cinema goers back in the theatres.
Speakers:
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Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
13:30 | South Asia Region Briefing: Projects and Updates from cinema operators in the South Asia region
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Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
14:10 | Day 1 Summary by Conference Chairman
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Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
14:15 | F&B Experience Panel
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Atlantis Ballrooms 1-2 |
14:30 | Networking Lunch in Exhibition Hall Deserts- Sponsored by Farrat |
Atlantis Ballrooms 1-2 Farrat Stand |
15:30 | Dedicated Exhibition Hour Cocktail Reception- Sponsored by Farrat |
Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 Atlantis Ballroom Terrace |
16:45 | Bus Departure to Cinema | Atlantis Ballroom Parking |
17:00 | Studio Product Presentation 1 | VOX Cinemas, Nakheel Mall |
17:45 | Intermission and Reception | |
18:00 | Film Screening | VOX Cinemas, Nakheel Mall |
20:00 | Bus Departure to Hotel | Nakheel Mall Parking |
20:15 | Day 1 Afterparty | Atlantis Poolside |
Time (Dubai Time, GST) | Activity | Location |
08:00 | Registration Opens Morning Refreshments Exhibition Doors Open |
Atlantis Ballroom Foyer Atlantis Ballrooms 1-2 |
09:25 | Welcome Note
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Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
09:30 | Presentation: A look at cinemas around the world, the math, the science and the art | |
09:45 | African Region Briefing: Projects and Updates from cinema operators in the African region
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Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
10:35 | Presentation from Gold Sponsor Session Reserved for Event Gold Sponsor |
Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
10:50 | The evolution of cinemas: Design, technology, flexibility and multipurpose cinemas: What will cinemas look like in the near future to serve a purpose in the entertainment value chain
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Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
11:50 | Networking Break and Refreshments Dedicated Exhibition Hour |
Atlantis Ballrooms 1-2 |
12:50 | Panel Discussion: Content is king; or is it?
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Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
13:50 | Turkey and the Levant Region Briefing: Projects and Updates from cinema operators in the Turkey and the Levant region
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Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
14:30 | Conference Wrap up by Chairman
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14:35 | Networking Lunch in Exhibition Hall Desert- Sponsored by Farrat |
Atlantis Ballrooms 1-2 Farrat Stand |
15:30 | Day 2 Cocktail Reception | Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 Atlantis Ballroom Terrace |
17:00 | META Cinema Awards | Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
18:00 | Post Event Party Cocktail and Reception Canape Dinner |
Atlantis Ballroom Terrace |
Time (Dubai Time, GST) | Activity | Location |
12:00 | FilmOne Entertainment Product Presentation | VOX Cinemas, Nakheel Mall |
13:00 | Front Row Filmed Entertainment Product Presentation | VOX Cinemas, Nakheel Mall |
13:30 | Studio Product Presentation 4 | VOX Cinemas, Nakheel Mall |
14:00 | Cinema Fun Lunch | VOX Cinemas, Nakheel Mall |
15:00 | Studio Product Presentation 5 | VOX Cinemas, Nakheel Mall |
16:00 | Special Screening: My Childhood, My Country – 20 Years in Afghanistan | VOX Cinemas, Nakheel Mall |
18:00 | Film Premiere | VOX Cinemas, Nakheel Mall |
20:15 | Film Premiere Reception | Atlantis Ballroom Terrace |
2021 SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
Strategic Acoustics Partner
Gold Sponsor
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Associate Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Seating Partner
Official Recliner Partner
Strategic Screen Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Cinema Software Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Cinema Screens Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Exhibitor
Strategic Partner
We have a diverse range of sponsorship opportunities available, a member of the sponsorship team will work with you to create a bespoke package to suit your businesses objectives partnerships@gmevents.ae
Media & Knowledge Partners




VENUE
Atlantis The Palm
Atlantis Dubai, Crescent Road,
The Palm, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
+971 4 426 2000
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