BRIDGE Summit 2025 has announced a strategic partnership with LinkedIn ahead of its debut in Abu Dhabi this December, positioning the platform as the official knowledge partner for what is set to be the world’s largest gathering of media, content, and entertainment leaders.
The agreement was formalized during a visit by Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of BRIDGE, to LinkedIn’s UAE offices. The collaboration underscores a shared vision of empowering professionals and building pathways for innovation, skills development, and global industry connections.
Taking place from 8–10 December 2025, the inaugural BRIDGE Summit is expected to attract more than 60,000 participants, 400 international speakers, and 300 activations across seven content tracks. The event aims to serve as a comprehensive global platform linking talent, technology, and markets.
Al Hamed highlighted the significance of the partnership, noting its role in preparing new generations with the skills of the future and reinforcing the UAE’s position as a hub connecting global talent with opportunity. He said the collaboration with LinkedIn “opens new pathways for creators, innovators, and policymakers to directly engage with global industries.”
Under the agreement, LinkedIn will contribute through thought leadership sessions and knowledge exchange, leveraging its data and professional insights to address key industry challenges, including digital transformation, sustainable growth, and stronger integration between creativity and commerce.
Ali Matar, Head of Emerging Markets in EMEA & LATAM at LinkedIn, emphasized the platform’s role in supporting innovators and decision-makers, stating,
“Our goal is to bring insights and data that empower professionals in the UAE and beyond.”
Registration for BRIDGE Summit 2025 is now open through the official website.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
