The 8th META Cinema Forum returns as the region’s leading platform for cinema, film, and content leaders across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa. Building on the success of previous editions, the 2026 forum will bring together exhibitors, studios, distributors, filmmakers, technology providers, and regulators to explore the future of cinema and content ecosystems.
Across two dynamic days, the programme will spotlight cinema performance, audience engagement, production and distribution strategies, education, and the evolving relationship between cinemas and OTT platforms. With exclusive studio slates, high-level panels, and the prestigious META Cinema Awards, the 8th edition will drive collaboration, innovation, and growth across the regional and global cinema industry.