The inaugural ABU AI Forum, held from July 23–24, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Hotel Beijing, brought together leading minds in media, technology, and policy from across Asia-Pacific and beyond. Hosted by the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) in collaboration with Radio and Television of the People’s Republic of China (RTPRC), this forum set the stage for dynamic exploration into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the media and communications landscape.
Unlocking AI’s Future in Media
The event centered on four essential themes: technology, security, governance, and sustainability. Panel discussions, masterclasses, and expert exchanges provided deep dives into how AI is revolutionizing real-time media experiences, creating new governance models, ensuring security, and driving sustainability.
Dr. Ahmad Moradi: Visionary Leadership in AI
One of the standout presenters was Dr. Ahmad Moradi, CEO of NETSTAIRS and co-founder of AITV Technologies. With over four decades of leadership in Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT), Dr. Moradi shared insights drawn from his pioneering work in AI streaming, digital media rooms, and interactive, data-secure broadcasting[2][3]. He emphasized that “AI Streaming Video & Real-Time Communications are the genesis of an insightful transformation to inspired Video-First Digital Economy – by connecting creative minds & machine intelligence, while embracing human diversity around the world”.
Dr. Moradi’s presentation highlighted the convergence of AI-powered media delivery, seamless real-time interaction, and the importance of digital clean rooms for privacy and compliance—a vision echoed in the missions of both NETSTAIRS and AITV.
Key highlights from AITV’s approach include:
- Interactive features for live and on-demand content to increase viewer engagement
- Hyper-targeted AI ads and overlays to unlock new revenue streams
- Real-time analytics and viewer metrics for deeper audience insights
- AI content assistants for automatic tagging, clipping, and recommendations, speeding up production and distribution cycles
- Scalable, real-time watch parties to foster new community-driven experiences
- Seamless integration, enabling broadcasters to upgrade their capabilities while preserving current workflow
A Collaborative Future
As global participants engaged in the ABU AI Exchange, Dr. Moradi’s intervention served as a powerful reminder: the future of broadcasting lies at the intersection of technology innovation, ethical governance, and cross-border collaboration.