The Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) is hosting a two-day web-summit on June 2 and 3 to celebrate the role of media in mitigating crises, through awareness and dissemination of information, and community building.
AIBD was established in August 1977 under the auspices of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). It is a unique regional inter-governmental organisation servicing countries of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP) in the field of electronic media development. It is hosted by the Government of Malaysia and the secretariat is located in Kuala Lumpur.
‘These unprecedented time of COVID Pandemic’ has been one of the most frequently used phrases of 2020. For humanity, it has never witnessed such a collective sharing of woes. COVID-19 has changed the world and will continue to shape many aspects of human lives for years to come. It has accelerated changes in all industries. Right now, the traditional media is going through a revival and regaining its past-glorified recognition during this pandemic. The public are turning to them for credible news, especially on governmental plans regarding the pandemic and the treatment strategies that include providing vaccination for the community. Leaders, who are utilizing the power of media to the fullest are gaining ground against the pandemic. They, who are refining their approaches to leadership, seeking and sharing knowledge, are coming on top. Adapting to the new norm and seeing the unique opportunity created by the global crisis will create clarity in moving forward.
This web-Summit will invite leaders from governments, media industry, health experts and technology pundits and futurologist to discuss the legacies of COVID pandemic and how to navigate the unknown terrain left in its wake. It will also provide a platform for the leaders to highlight the accomplishments and to discuss the challenges ahead.
Participants will gain knowledge on:
- Creating action plans for media strategies
- Combatting misinformation & disinformation and building media credibility by anticipating and circumventing the wave of infodemics
- Creating guidelines and SOP for crisis management
- How to create sustainable content business model
- Cyber security and digital safety
Deliberations will include:
- Ministerial Talk on Media’s role in Dissemination of Information on Pandemic
- Devising Safety Guidelines for Media Practitioners During Pandemic
- Success story on capitalising on media & creating COVID19 awareness & vaccine acceptability Media’s role in combating disinformation in the era of social media Creating Sustainable Content Industry
- CEO Insights on Revitalisation of Traditional Media
The summit is open for the global audience, with the opportunity to engage with the panel for Q&A. Register here.
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