Beijing:The Emirates News Agency (WAM) participated in the opening ceremony of the 7th World Media Summit in Beijing, alongside approximately 500 representatives from 330 media outlets, think tanks, government agencies, and international organizations, including the United Nations, from 112 countries and regions.
According to Wam, the summit, organized by Xinhua News Agency in cooperation with the Beijing municipal government, will run from 5th to 9th November under the theme "Media in the Intelligent Age: From Consensus to Action." The event aims to explore the future of the media industry in light of rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, with a focus on enhancing international media cooperation, digital transformation, and news content development.
The summit's programme features high-level dialogue among media executives, plenary sessions, thematic forums, cultural activities, and field visits in Beijing. Initiated in 2009, the World Media Summit provides an international platform for media organizations to exchange expertise and discuss the challenges and opportunities that are shaping the future of the industry.