To support the Africa Pavilion, two Africa-centric sessions will also take place at the Next Gen Program for DISCOP Dubai. As an introduction to the sub-Saharan marketplace, Basic Lead's buyers' research manager Karl-Hills Boluwa will present a panorama of the diverse markets, content products, and investment and production opportunities within the sub-Saharan region.
Additionally, Boluwa will also present information on the kinds of Middle Eastern-themed entertainment content for African TV channels. A host of these channels have also been invited to take part in the event and will also be exhibiting at the Africa Pavilion.
DISCOP Dubai has also contacted independent producers from sub-Saharan Africa who will be invited to take part in the
Arab Format Accelerator initiative, which will be deployed during DISCOP Dubai. This is a pitching programme with a focus on scripted and unscripted, existing and original TV shows.
As a further initiative, India will be the featured guest country in Dubai, with a host of events planned. The events will aim to provide further opportunities to start networking within the Indian market for buyers, producers, and sellers in attendance.
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