The two-day international summit will host superstars Germán Garmendia, Prajakta Koli, Zachery Dereniowski, Techno Gamerz, Ahmad Aburob, Abir El Saghir, and Ahmed Al Basheer, among others.
The 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest gathering for content creation and creators, has announced the first lineup of speakers for its second edition, taking place on January 10-11 at Emirates Towers and the Museum of the Future in Dubai.
Organised by “New Media Academy,” the 2-day event will bring together content creators from various fields, including media, entertainment, sports, education, cooking, technology, gaming, and comedy, to get connected and lead inspiring and engaging activities such as inspirational speeches, panel discussions, talks, and live interactions with fans.
Among the notable international speakers are the Chilean Germán Garmendia, the most prominent YouTuber in the Americas and Spanish-speaking world; Sidemen, the most famous YouTube group from Europe; Prajakta Koli, India’s top female content creator; ‘Techno Gamerz’, one of India’s leading gaming personalities; and Zachery Dereniowski, humanitarian TikTok sensation. The summit will also feature record-breaking sensation and humanitarian figure AboFlah; the Iraqi “Jon Stewart,” Ahmed Al Basheer; 2022 People’s Choice Award Winner Ahmad Aburob; and Lebanese ‘Disney Princess’ chef Abir El Saghir.
Germán Garmendia
One of the biggest YouTubers in Latin America and the Spanish-speaking world, Germán Garmendia has amassed over 121 million followers by producing comedic videos and video game content. His humour revolves around commentary on daily life, music, sports, and cultural issues.
Sidemen
With over 37 million followers on their official account across different platforms, the Sidemen are Europe’s largest YouTube collective of seven best friends. They have attracted massive fame and following for their content comprising thrilling challenges, funny sketches, and commentary on video games, amassing billions of views.
Prajakta Koli
Indian content creator Prajakta Koli, delivers comedic videos on her channel with over 16.7 million followers. Celebrated as India’s digital powerhouse with millions of followers, Prajakta seamlessly blends entertainment with impactful narratives. She satirises topics related to daily life, relationships, and society in a humorous and amusing way, earning her a place on Forbes India’s list of top 30 under 30.
‘Techno Gamerz’
Ujjwal ‘Techno Gamerz’ Chaurasia is one of India’s leading gaming personalities, with more than 50 million followers. He was among the first generation of gamers who began researching multiple titles rather than just mastering one, and he was also among the Indian gaming pioneers who ventured into tutorial-making for budding amateur gamers.
Zachery Dereniowski
Zachery Dereniowski “MD Motivator”, a TikTok sensation with over 21 million followers, produces humanitarian content aimed at spreading positivity and kindness. Through various scenarios, such as pretending to be a beggar or offering choices to strangers, he films social interactions to raise awareness about mental health and highlight the significance of helping others. Zachary’s videos have inspired millions, showcasing the power of compassion.
AboFlah
With over 49 million followers, AboFlah is known for his entertaining and gaming content on YouTube. He has also gained fame for his charitable campaigns, raising millions of dollars to help refugees worldwide. In 2022, he raised $1 million in only 28 hours to support Syrian refugees, inspiring young individuals to aspire for impactful change.
Ahmed Al Basheer
The Iraqi equivalent of “Jon Stewart,” Ahmed Al Basheer, stands out with an impressive 34.3 million followers, establishing himself as a distinctive personality in the media industry. Through his show “Al Basheer Show,” whose episodes have garnered over half a billion views on YouTube, the satirical journalist Ahmed Al Basheer has earned recognition as one of the twenty most influential figures in the Arab world.
Ahmad Aburob
A Jordanian content creator with over 14.4 million followers, competing globally thanks to his diverse and comedic content on his channel, attracting over 1.3 billion views. Aburob was selected ‘Middle Eastern Social Media Star’ at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards.
Abir El Saghir
Lebanese chef Abir El Saghir has rapidly gained global fame. Known affectionately as the “Disney Princess” by her followers, this Lebanese chef shares captivating cooking videos on her channel, garnering an impressive 33.2 million followers. Recognised for her expertise in crafting traditional, Western, and international dishes, Abir also has a profound passion for fashion, history, and heritage. She integrates these elements in her cooking videos, setting her content apart.