Abu Dhabi, December 6 – BRIDGE Summit 2025 has announced that a high-level closed-door session, chaired by UNESCO, will take place on the opening day of the event. The gathering will examine the future of information integrity and narrative ecosystems at a moment when technological acceleration and digital influence are reshaping political and economic decision-making worldwide.
Bringing together prominent leaders, policymakers, and international experts from government institutions, global organisations, media entities, and leading technology companies, the session is set to become one of the summit’s most strategic and exclusive tracks.
Safeguarding truth in a rapidly shifting information landscape
The session will explore the profound transformations underway in the global information system, with a focus on how nations and institutions can better respond to rising challenges such as misinformation, the velocity of digital content, and the growing impact of narratives on diplomacy, public trust, and societal cohesion.
Participants will also examine avenues for building new international cooperation frameworks that strengthen truth protection, reinforce public confidence, and create the foundations for a more harmonised global response to information-related risks.
Positioning BRIDGE Summit as a global convening platform
The initiative underscores the role of BRIDGE Summit as a global platform connecting governments, international organisations, technology companies, experts, and thought leaders to develop shared perspectives on the most pressing questions shaping the future of media and communication.
According to the summit organizers, the goal of the closed-door meeting is not to prescribe ready-made solutions, but to open space for constructive understanding, identify areas of alignment among diverse stakeholders, and establish a solid basis for continued international dialogue on information integrity.
Towards long-term global cooperation
Insights generated from the session will be used to enrich future collaboration tracks with international organisations working in media development, digital literacy, and the protection of narrative integrity.
The session marks a significant moment for BRIDGE Summit 2025, reinforcing its ambition to serve as a premier global venue for shaping responsible and innovative pathways for the future of information.