Tuesday, July 21, 2026

WAS - Riyadh:

The Saudi Media Forum yesterday announced the opening of registration for the third edition of the Media Innovation Bootcamp (Saudi MIB) - one of the most prominent initiatives of media business incubators and accelerators - in preparation for its launch as part of the Saudi Media Forum 2027 with a new global identity.

The Chairman of the Saudi Media Forum, Mohammed bin Fahd Al-Harithi, affirmed that the Media Innovation Bootcamp has become a leading national platform for discovering and empowering media talents, and turning creative ideas into media projects capable of growth and sustainability, noting that the third edition represents a new phase in the bootcamp's journey by expanding the scope of participation, enhancing strategic partnerships, and leveraging the latest artificial intelligence applications in developing the media industry.

He said: 'The future of media begins with investing in people, and empowering creatives to own the tools of the future. Through the Media Innovation Bootcamp, we are building an integrated ecosystem that brings together media professionals, developers, and entrepreneurs to create innovative media solutions that start from the Kingdom to the world, in line with the goals of Vision 2030.'

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He added: 'The initiative was launched with the inauguration by His Excellency the Minister of Media, Mr. Salman bin Yousef Al-Dossary, and His Excellency the President of the Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence (SDAIA), Dr. Abdullah bin Sharaf Al-Ghamdi, as part of the activities of the Saudi Media Forum, and today it continues its journey as one of the most prominent national initiatives specialized in media innovation.'

The bootcamp opens its doors to media professionals, innovators, entrepreneurs, and those interested in modern technologies, to participate in an integrated applied experience that combines training, mentoring, and practical development, through specialized programs and workshops supervised by an elite group of experts and specialists in media and digital technologies, aiming to transform ideas into executable innovative media projects.

The third edition includes three main tracks: AI-enhanced journalism, smart content creation, and the smart virtual anchor. These tracks represent an opportunity for participants to develop innovative media solutions, gain practical experience, and work within multidisciplinary teams to produce distinctive projects that keep pace with the future of the media industry.

The Media Innovation Bootcamp is one of the qualitative initiatives of the Saudi Media Forum aimed at supporting media innovation, empowering national competencies, and enhancing integration between media and technology, in line with the rapid digital transformations, and contributing to building a creative economy based on knowledge and innovation. It embodies the Kingdom's interest in strengthening the innovation ecosystem and investing in modern technologies and empowering national talents, in line with the goals of Vision 2030 in the fields of digital transformation and knowledge economy.

The third edition, held in strategic partnership with the Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence, is expected to attract participants and experts from within and outside the Kingdom, enhancing the exchange of expertise, building partnerships, and launching innovative media projects that contribute to shaping the future of media.