Tuesday, February 18, 2025
9:00 AM – 10:10 AM
Connect Over Breakfast: Fuel Your Day and Connections
MMA invites you to network and enjoy a well-rounded morning experience with a breakfast buffet featuring a diverse array of pastries, savory delights, seasonal fruits, and a variety of beverages.
10:10 AM – 10:20 AM
MMA Welcoming Remarks
10:20 AM – 10:35 AM
NEXT! in Moving at the Speed of Fans
In this session, we will explore the dynamic world of fandom in Saudi Arabia, focusing on how brands can leverage the drivers of sports fandom in the Kingdom. As fandom becomes more diversified, digitized, and demanding, understanding fandom and your audience is crucial. We'll delve into how fans in KSA engage with teams, leagues, personalities, and sponsors on their own terms and at their own pace. This session will highlight the importance of creating partnerships that build affinity and making disruptive ideas that resonate with fan subcultures. Attendees will gain insights into navigating the evolving landscape of fandom and leveraging these insights to create deeper connections with their audience.
10:35 AM – 11:05 AM
NEXT! in Levelling Up: Integrating Innovation into Sports Marketing in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has emerged as a global hub for sports and gaming, driven by significant investments, a young, tech-savvy population, and an evolving vision for entertainment. This session presents unique opportunities, challenges and key insights for marketers to transform traditional sports engagement to integrating new innovation into sports marketing.
11:05 AM – 11:25 AM
Coffee Break
Join us for a refreshing coffee break where you can recharge and make valuable connections.
11:25 AM – 11:55 AM
NEXT! in Leveraging Technology and Innovation to Enhance Marketing Effectiveness and Efficiency
As Saudi Arabia continues its ambitious transformation under Vision 2030, the marketing landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by technology, innovation, and changing consumer expectations. This session will explore tools, strategies, and emerging technologies to enhance marketing performance, ensuring both effectiveness and efficiency in a competitive and digitally-driven environment.
11:55 AM – 12:10 PM
NEXT! in Future of Digital Advertising in the MENA Region
Marketing in the MENA region is evolving rapidly, requiring brands to adapt global tech and data solutions to local cultural and behavioural dynamics. This session will highlight the challenges of changing consumer behaviours, cross-platform targeting, and optimizing marketing budgets. Learn how Digimotive leverages content consumption, geo-based data, AI tools, and global tech integrations to drive engagement and deliver impactful results.
12:10 PM – 12:20 PM
MMA Closing Remarks
12:20 PM – 14:00 PM
Savor & Connect: A Gourmet Networking Lunch Experience
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Zeynep Albora
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MMA Global
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