Early bird tickets on sale for Campaign Breakfast Briefing: Talent & Technology
Early bird tickets for the Campaign Breakfast Briefing: Talent & Technology are now on sale, at a lower cost for a limited time.
Join us at 8 a.m. on Friday, 11 April, at The Metropolitan Hotel in Dubai for a morning packed with industry leaders, geared up for conversations on the rapidly evolving technological landscape and the lack of nuanced, skilled and specialised talent required to navigate the new realities in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), large-language models (LLMs), predictive analytics, dynamic content optimisation and transparent AI-based programmatic advertising.
From nurturing specialised skills in digital storytelling and data analytics to building agile teams capable of delivering hyper-personalised experiences, industry leaders will share insights on creating impactful connections with the right communities, on the right platforms, at the right time.
With an agenda packed with keynotes and panels, accompanied by unparalleled networking opportunitites, the Campaign Breakfast Briefing: Talent & Technology promises solutions to wasted ad spends and offers realistic suggestions to how brands and marketers can connect with the right communities across the right platforms in the right way at the right time through relevant, first-party data led storytelling.
The days of relying on last-click attribution are numbered, as we've begun to witness MENA consumers engaging with brands across multiple touchpoints. Consumers are demanding culturally relevant interactive elements such as augmented reality filters and virtual reality experiences to get a 'feel' for the brands they want to associate with.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to hear from the industry's finest and find out how to not only catch up but also stay on par with the constantly changing tech landscape.
For more information about the event, click here.
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