Enrich your passion. Match your interests.

Wednesday 19 October - Saturday 22 October

KAFD Conference Center

From 4PM - TO 11PM

About The Event

Ignite the Sound is the first gathering of audio content creators in Saudi Arabia, connecting creators and interested parties with local and international experts in the field of sound. This inaugural event aims to promote opportunities, enrich the local market and enhance the creative potential of sound creators . Ignite the Sound will pave the way for new opportunities in the field of sound and podcasting, in an unparalleled gathering that will provide a platform for hobbyist, professionals and brands to share knowledge and exchange interest. The program will empower talent from around the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to reach their full potential and share their work around the world in a professional, meaningful and successful way. The in-person event will offer unique experiences for visitors with stories to be told and voices to be shared.

Spaces

Explore

Learn about the most prominent international and local names specialized in audio content! Your experience will be enriched through dialogue sessions, panel discussions, inspiring talks and exchanges that will be narrated on the main stage.

Rise Up

Sharpen your skills with industry professionals to learn how to build premium content! Visitors to this zone will receive one-on-one consultation and small group learning through workshops hosted by experts from around the globe.

Act

Meet the major companies and platforms that specialize in the audio industry. Their unique vision and diverse services will help visitors from all expert levels take their business to the next level.

Extend

Enhance your presence by using your networking skills to connect with elite minds in an area designed for human connection and meaningful exchanges.

Speakers

Dr. Nabeel KoshakH.E. Dr. Nabeel Koshak, CEO and board member of saudi venture capital (SVC)

Mohammed AlrobyanSecretary General of Digital Content Council

Dr. Afnan AlghamdiHost of podcast

Riyadh AlZamilPresident of National Committee of Entrepreneurship at the Federation of Saudi Chambers

Mitch LoweCo-Fouder, Netflix

Rana GujralCEO at Behavioral Signals

Gabriel SotoDirector of Edison Research

Malik NejerChief Creative Officer of Myrkott

Martha LittleSenior Director, Creative Development, Audible

Mohammed ZaataraFounder of Wajeez

Khalid AlkenaaCEO of Mohtwize

Abdulaziz AlhedianFounder of MICS

Megan DaviesManaging Director, International at Acast

Mohammed AlbaizHost of podcast

james CridlandEditor of podnews

Chirag DesaiFounder of Amaeya Media

Ammar KamalHost of podcast

Nasser AlakeelHost of Dupamicaffeine show

Todd CochraneCEO of Blubrry Podcasting

Abdulaziz SaleemCEO of Audiom

Waleed AlballaGeneral Partner at Sukna Ventures

Abdul Rahman Abu MalehFounder and CEO of Thamanyah

Mazroua Al-MazrouaVoice actor in Masameer

Abdullah Al-SabeInfluencer and interested in writing techno and creating content

Lubna AlkhamisStoryteller and founder of Abjoura podcast

Ahmed Al-GhandourContent creator

Dr. Sarah Al-AbdulkarimPodcaster

You will have an immersive experience that enhances the presence of audio content in the Kingdom.

Voice commentary and dubbing

Content Creation

Podcast Creation

Experiments

Investing in world of sound

Partners