The annual Entertainment & Technology Summit offers a virtual registration so while it’s happening in Los Angeles you can still attend!
This one-day event will explore advancing technology’s impact on TV, film, gaming, music, digital media and consumer brands.
Virtual registration is $US79. Use the code INDUSTRY15 for 15% discount.
Click here for all the details and to register
Below are a few of the sessions on offer:
Building Hit Entertainment Across Platforms
An exploration into strategies for developing, producing and distributing content that connects strongly with today’s audiences, who are highly divided across various media platforms and touchpoints. What partners may be crucial in building content stickiness and loyalty among audiences in a competitive environment? Leading entertainment executives and their partners discuss what it means to make hit content – spanning TV, film, music, podcasts, games and more.
Speakers:
Agnes Chu - President, Condé Nast Entertainment
Eli Holzman - President, Non-Fiction, Sony Pictures Television
Russell Wallach - President, Nation Media and Sponsorships
Julie McNamara - Head of Global Podcast Studios, Spotify
What’s Next for Interactive and Experiential Storytelling
A dive into the latest trends in video game, interactive and experiential content. How might the intersection of gaming and entertainment provide new revenue streams for media companies? What films and TV shows are inspiring interactive spin-offs – and vice versa, how are gaming projects generating new film/TV/podcast entertainment?
Speakers:
Todd Lichten - Head of Entertainment Partnerships, Roblox
Moonlit Beshimov - Head of Global Partnerships Industry Solutions, Gaming, Google
Amy McDevitt - Head of Sports Brand Partnerships, Amazon
Mike DeLaet - Global Head of Digital Gaming, Mattel
The Opportunity for AI
Generative artificial intelligence is on everyone’s minds for its power to transform the way we work. Rather than be fearful of such change – how can our creative community harness AI for new opportunities and revolutionary growth? Who are the companies who are making generative AI a utility for our entertainment industry to work smarter, rather than harder? Executives across media companies and their partners converge to discuss opportunities for generative AI.
Speakers:
Travis Sampson - Chief Technology Officer, SoFi Stadium
Dr. Chris Mattmann - Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Hina Dixit - Partner, Microsoft Venture Fund M12
Tia White - General Manager, AI and Machine Learning, Amazon