The Creative Industry Summit Kicks Off in Riyadh for the First Time in its 15th Edition!

The Creative Industry Summit has been a staple in Cairo’s creative scene for years. With 14 successful editions at hand, the Creative Industry Summit brings all the creatives together every year for a 3-day event full of chances for all. This year, in its 15th edition, the Creative Industry Summit took off in Riyadh, expanding its audience, capacity, and diversity. The event took place from 30th October until 1st of November at Riyadh’s International Convention and Exhibition Center. This year’s edition is in partnership with Riyadh Chamber of Commerce’s Advertising Committee. 

Creative Industry SummitGetting Started…

The summit’s 15th edition witnessed an array of speakers from the kingdom and the MENA region. They all came together to join the talk about creativity and to support rising creatives in their fields. 

Mai Salama, Founding Partner of Creative Industry Summit said “We are honored of our partnership with Riyadh Chamber of Commerce to bring to light the Summit’s first regional edition and host it in Saudi Arabia. The summit will discuss advertising, marketing and communications by hosting a pool of talents and renowned executive figures from Saudi Arabia and Egypt in different creative fields namely; advertising, marketing, communications, NFTs, digital media and content.”

 

Mai Salama Creative industry summit

Following that, Head of the Advertising Committee for the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Mohamed bin Abdulelah Al-Khereiji, said that the summit is pivotal to the advertising industry. Moreover, he expressed that it is witnessing substantial growth in the Kingdom.

“The summit will bring together industry experts, with the aim of creating an in-depth understanding of the industry, expanding the culture of creativity, and highlighting investment opportunities in the sector with reputable experts from the Kingdom and Egypt,” Al-Khereiji mentioned.

Diving In…

This edition, the Creative Industry Summit presents a number of activities and workshops where advertising experts in leading companies, content designers, directors, and influential figures will speak. The workshops will discuss topics such as “How to Crack a Creative Brief”, “Creating Impactful Brands in the Middle East”, “Public Speaking”, and “How to Fight Purpose Fatigue and Learn People-First Brand”. As a result, tackling many important key factors that will help rising creatives in the field.

It all started with Imagine; a talk by Tarek Nour, Founder, and Chairman of Tarek Nour Group. He talked about his experience in the industry, breaking down his memorable and famous advertisements. After that, we were introduced to Escaping the Competitive Herd by Basel El Deeb, Partner, and Co-Ceo at Tarek Nour Group. Basel ElDeeb’s talk was all about finding new approaches to the industry. Most importantly, it was about paving the way to think more creatively and as the title suggests; to escape the herd of repetitiveness. 

Tarek Nour

One of our favorite panels was The Game of Data vs. Content Creation by Kareem Abo Gamrah, CEO of Peace Cake, and Hazem Ragheb, Senior Content Lead & Content Host, also at Peace Cake. Peace Cake has been leading the way in regard to new, fresh, and creative content creation for years. Peace Cake has truly proved itself in the creative scene with its unique content. Shows like Romanseya Manseya and Eli Faker Faker have been a true mark in the content creation scene. In this panel, Kareem and Hazem talk about their content creation process. Moreover, they discuss the constant battle between creation and managing data. 

peace cake Creative Industry Summit

Finishing Off

The summit shed light on the concept of creative economy, which aligns with the Kingdom’s vision 2030. This vision focuses on attracting prominent leaders in the creative field worldwide, to exchange experiences and put forward discussions about the industry. Therefore, leading new generations and rising creatives into the scene and expanding on all levels.

It is safe to say that the Creative Industry Summit is a true pillar in the creative scene. With every edition, it grows and expands to more audiences and names in the creative scenes. We can’t wait to see what the next edition will bring!

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