THE ONLY DEDICATED CINEMA
CONVENTION IN THE META REGION

7 - 8 November 2023

Grand Hyatt, Dubai / VOX Cineplex Grand Hyatt

WHO ARE WE

Now in its 6th edition, the META Cinema Forum is the largest cinema convention, covering the emerging markets. The event has grown over the years to include more regions, more projects, more partners and has become the single most important regional gathering for the cinema sector.

The 6th edition will bring in a diverse set of cinema stakeholders from across the Middle East, Africa, Asia and CIS region with studios and solution providers from across the globe. The convention will also host several post-event receptions and parties that will allow for fun-filled casual networking for all stakeholders.

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EVENT FEATURES

Convention/
Tradeshow
Floor

Conference

Product
Presentations
Slates

Special
Screenings
Premieres

Workshops/
Masterclasses

Black
Tie
Awards

Receptions
Networking
Activities

Dedicated
Meeting
Area

Content
Breakout
Session

Cinema
Construction
Breakout Session

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Hear What The Experts Have to Say

CINEMA & INDUSTRY Partners

STUDIO AND DISTRIBUTION Partners

Conference Chairs

Paul Schwarz

Partner & Principal,
Design Confidence – Acoustics

Expert Panel

Leila Masinaei

Managing Partner,
Great Mind Events Management

Mary Ephraim Egbas

President,
Homelands Films Ltd.

Aadil Mandviwalla

Director,
Mandviwalla Entertainment Pvt Ltd

Funmi Onuma

Country Manager,
Silverbird Cinemas

AB Moosa

Chief Executive Officer,
Avalon Group (PTY) LTD

David Wallace

Director,
Chapman Taylor

Moses Babatope

Co-founder,
Group Deputy Managing Director /Managing Director FilmOne, The Filmhouse Group - Filmhouse Cinemas - FilmOne Entertainment

Joy Odiete

Chief Executive Officer,
Blue Pictures Entertainment

Serge Plasch

Chief Commercial Officer,
Cinionic

AGENDA

  • Tuesday- 7 November 2023
  • Wednesday- 8 November 2023

Time

Session

Location

08:30

Registration opens
Morning refreshments

Convention Center Lobby, Grand Hyatt

Day 1 focus: Facts, stats and strategies
09:30

META Cinema opening ceremony and welcome remarks

Baniyas Ballroom 3

09:35

Welcome remarks

Baniyas Ballroom 3

09:45

Opening panel discussion: Comparing the cinema trends in the Middle East with the global trends and forecasting the future

Baniyas Ballroom 3

10:15

Panel discussion: The regional strategy for increased local content production and international content produced locally.

Baniyas Ballroom 3

10:45

Quick Fire Chat: All eyes on KSA

Baniyas Ballroom 3

11:00

Trade Show Opens
Networking break and refreshments

Baniyas Ballroom 3

11:45

Regional Briefing: MENA cinema upcoming project and strategy updates

Baniyas Ballroom 3

12:45

Studio product presentation 1

VOX Cinemas Grand Hyatt

13:45

Networking lunch break

Show Kitchen

14:45

Technology briefing: Cinemas of the future: A look at emerging cinema trends and technologies

Baniyas Ballroom 3

15:45

Panel discussion: Tackling the exhibition challenges in the region

Baniyas Ballroom 3

16:00

Studio product presentation 2

VOX Cinemas Grand Hyatt

17:00

META Cinema Awards

Baniyas Ballroom 3

17:45

Movie screening

VOX Cinemas Grand Hyatt

20:00

META Cinema day 1 post event reception

Grand Hyatt Gardens

22:00

End of conference day 1

Time

Session

Location

09:00

Registration opens
Morning refreshments

Convention Center Lobby, Grand Hyatt

09:25

Welcome remarks

Baniyas Ballroom 3

Morning Focus: Content, Pricing and Advertising
09:30

Panel discussion: The future of film distribution in a rapidly changing landscape

Baniyas Ballroom 3

10:30

Panel discussion: Price that ticket right!

Baniyas Ballroom 3

11:15

Networking break and refreshments

Baniyas Ballroom 1 & 2

12:00

Panel Discussion: Redefine the addressable market: How to increase the addressable market size in the region?

Baniyas Ballroom 3

12:45

Studio product presentation 3

VOX Cinemas Grand Hyatt

13:45

Networking lunch break

Show Kitchen

Afternoon focus: Construction and Sustainable Solutions
14:45

Panel discussion: Premiumization: What is new in elevating the experiential elements of cinemas?

Baniyas Ballroom 3

15:45

Panel discussion: Sustainability in the cinema sector: How is the cinema industry preparing for the net zero commitments of the region?

Baniyas Ballroom 3

16:30

Studio product presentation 4

VOX Cinemas Grand Hyatt

17:30

Movie screening

VOX Cinemas Grand Hyatt

19:30

Closing cocktails

21:30

End of event

Tuesday, 24 October 2023Wednesday, 25 October 2023
Key Cinema Statistics from META and
Emerging Markets
Content Breakout Session
Spotlight SessionsCinema Construction Breakout Session
Middle East Region BriefingDedicated Tradeshow Session
Dedicated Tradeshow SessionIndustry Insight Panel
Industry Insight PanelNetworking Lunch
Emerging Markets BriefingDedicated Tradeshow Hour
Networking LunchStudio Slate Presentations
Dedicated Tradeshow HourClosing Afterparty
Studio Slate Presentations 
META Cinema Awards 

AGENDA

at a glance

Birthday Party

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Corporate Event

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Wedding

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Anniversaries

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Private Party

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Masquerade Party

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SPONSORS & PARTNERS

Bronze Sponsor
Strategic Cinema Screens Partner
Official Audio Sponsor
Official Digital Signage Partner
Official Seating Partner
Official Lighting Partner
Strategic Partner
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Supporting Partner
Supporting 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, please contact partnerships@gmevents.ae

MEDIA PARTNERS

Project Intelligence Partner
Knowledge Partner

FLOOR PLAN

REGISTER

META Cinema Forum continues to grow in terms of content, diversification, networking and business opportunities. Attendance at the event can now be secured from 2 tiers of tickets for delegates, or sponsorship opportunities. To book a stand at the trade show or to learn about the sponsorship opportunities, contact partnerships@gmevents.ae

Select complimentary tickets are available for program and event partners. To partner with the event and avail of complimentary tickets, please contact the Program Director leila.masinaei@gmevents.ae

Paid delegate passes can only be secured after the payment is processed via a credit card. Please note that only completing the registration form will not secure a delegate pass for this event. If you do not have access to a credit card and wish to register through other payment methods, or wish for a member of our team to contact you and answer your questions before completing your registration process, please send us an email at  partnerships@gmevents.ae with your details and the name of the event and we will contact you as soon as received. 

Once you have completed the registration and payment process, please do check your spam/junk folder in case our system generated confirmations are not delivered to your inbox.












    VENUE

    Grand Hyatt Dubai

    Floor Plan

    Accomodation

    As per our clients’ feedback, we have relocated META Cinema Forum to a more accessible venue, the Grand Hyatt. Our team has worked hard the secure the best rates for our clients from the hotel. These rates are inclusive of all taxes and fees, so are more economical than any other booking site. We have secured a limited number of these rooms at these rates, so we encourage you to book your room now to avail from these rates. Kindly note that we have managed to extend these rates for 2 days before and after the event as well for those clients who wish to extend their stay.

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