The Arab Media Summit is the Arab world’s main yearly meeting for journalists, broadcasters, publishers, regulators and communications leaders. The 2026 edition, organised by the Dubai Press Club, ran from 31 March to 2 April 2026, so registration for it has closed.
- 2026 edition: 31 March to 2 April 2026.
- Organiser: Dubai Press Club.
- Scale of the 2025 edition: over 8,000 participants from 26 countries, 175 sessions and nearly 300 speakers.
- Updates and registration for future editions: dpc.org.ae.
What the summit is
The summit brings media professionals together for conference sessions, panel talks and networking. Topics follow the pressures on the industry, such as artificial intelligence in newsrooms, digital platforms, content creators and the future of journalism. It is described by its organisers as the largest media gathering in the region.
Who goes
Attendees include editors, reporters, broadcasters, public relations and communications teams, students and technology companies working with media. The 2025 edition drew more than 8,000 participants from 26 countries, which gives a sense of the size.
How to take part next time
Registration for each edition opens on the Dubai Press Club website at dpc.org.ae. Dates and venue change from year to year, so confirm them there rather than relying on older listings.
