RIYADH: Cutting-edge media technologies and innovations will be showcased at a global event in Riyadh next month.

The Future of Media Exhibition, organized by the Saudi Broadcasting Authority, will take place on Feb. 19 on the sidelines of the Saudi Media Forum.

More than 200 local and international companies will join the exhibition that aims to explore the future of the media industry.

The event will highlight business experiences with cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence applications, and also showcase the latest developments in content development, production, broadcasting, content management, and post-production stages.

It will also offer a platform for the exchange of ideas, opinions, and experiences at local, regional, and international levels, focussing on technological and innovative developments in the media and content industries.

The three-day event will take place at The Arena Riyadh. Applications for participation can be submitted using the following link: https://fomexsa.com.

Earlier, Saudi Broadcasting Authority CEO Mohammed Al-Harthi highlighted the significance of ensuring that the Saudi media aligns with the goal of fulfilling the government’s “ambitious national vision.”

He said that it is important to establish and reinforce connections with local and international media organizations to make a positive influence.

Organizing similar gatherings will help to improve media standards and enable the industry to keep up with rapidly changing technologies in the field, Al-Harthi said.