Heba Korayem is the founder of the MENA CoProduction Salon and a media partnerships specialist for the Arabic-speaking MENA region. A McGill graduate in Finance, she has secured over 150 TV content deals with major state and commercial broadcasters. She co-founded MENA's first online content marketplace in 2017 and has been a key figure in tracking Arabic content trends. Heba launched the first Arabic Pavilion at MIPCOM in 2018 and has since facilitated over $15M in partnerships. By 2024, she represented 30 leading MENA media entities globally and continues to advise major government and industry events.

Manoj Abraham Mathew is the Director of Studios at Dubai Studios, leading content investments and strategic partnerships for Dubai Media. With over 25 years of experience across OTT, DTH, and cable, he specializes in content creation, distribution, marketing, and revenue strategies. Formerly EVP at Zee Network, he launched key Arabic channels and oversaw major territories including the Americas and MENAPT. Manoj has served on multiple industry boards and was named “Broadcast Executive of the Year” in 2021. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, he blends creativity, tech, and strategy to drive impactful media ventures.

Sanjay Raina is a seasoned media executive with leadership roles across India, Southeast Asia, MENA, and Pakistan. He served as General Manager of FOX Networks Group from 2013, overseeing brand growth, P&L, and operations in MENA & Pakistan. With over two decades of experience, he’s worked with Philips, Hindustan Times, Times Now, Astro Malaysia, and Ten Sports. Sanjay has received multiple industry awards and also consults for media startups. He holds an MBA in Marketing and a Bachelor's in Electronics from the University of Pune.

Vijaya Cherian is Managing Partner and Editorial Director at CPI Pro Media, publisher of BroadcastPro Middle East, SatellitePro Middle East and its related brands. Based in Dubai, she has covered the MENA broadcast and satellite markets from a technical and commercial point of view for the last twenty years. She also produces well-attended conferences in the region for these sectors.