Event Schedule

Programming for The Data + Entertainment Summit is comprised of a three-session morning program, designed to engage both music and film & TV attendees and two distinct break-out programs, comprised of four-session each, which run simultaneously in the afternoon – one for Music, the other for Film & TV.

Each session topic is designed to expand our understanding of how entertainment will leverage the trillions of data points and intelligent technology at its disposal to achieve a more informed and prosperous future.

Sessions will run from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with registration and breakfast opening at 8:00 AM. Please select a track below to view the schedule for 2025.

The Real Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Entertainment

Crossover Session with Music and Film & TV

From vetting scripts to writing them and from creating sound-alike tracks to gaming the algorithms to make sure they get played, AI has already permeated the fabric and processes of our industry. This panel will discuss the repercussions and the future state of entertainment in a post-AI world.

The Current E-Investment Climate

Crossover Session with Music and Film & TV

This panel will discuss the state of IP and catalog valuations as well as their entertainment investment outlook for the coming year.

Brand Partnerships Beyond the Gut – Exploring the data-driven selection, valuation & measurable impact on brands of entertainment talent, content and properties

Crossover Session with Music and Film & TV

As media costs continue to rise and the speed of global trends accelerates, the risk of failure from a misguided creative “hunch” that drives artist/brand partnerships is simply too great. These decisions require data and sophisticated analysis to verify, value and validate the entertainment content, properties and personalities qualified to speak for leading brands. This multi-perspective panel will discuss these complex relationships and the data-driven process that forges them.

Fans of Steel: How “Superfans” Can Save the Music Industry

There are fans of an artist, and then there are “superfans” –– those that will attend multiple concerts, like every post, and buy every vinyl color. In this session, our panel will discuss how the music industry can utilize the passion and power of “superfans” to generate new monetary opportunities.

Cheat Codes: How Music Artists Can Utilize Gaming

The days of “Guitar Hero” are long gone, but music and gaming are more intertwined than ever. This session will cover the myriad of ways that artists can utilize gaming to reach more fans, find new creative avenues, and develop reliable revenue streams.

Global Transmissions and Emerging Markets

K-pop, Reggaeton and Afrobeats all share similar success stories of global trends that broke out from regional scenes. Not only is new music coming from more unexpected places, new markets, like MENA, are offering incredible growth opportunities for global players. Our panel of international experts will discuss both sides of this global equation and consider the next disruptions.

Flipping the Record: How Labels Are Adapting to a New Music Industry

The music industry is a famously volatile and ever-changing business, and it’s the job of record labels to keep up. This session’s panel of industry leaders will break down how labels are evolving and adapting to the latest generation of disruptions, from globalization to gaming.

The Real Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Entertainment

Crossover Session with Music and Film & TV

From vetting scripts to writing them and from creating sound-alike tracks to gaming the algorithms to make sure they get played, AI has already permeated the fabric and processes of our industry. This panel will discuss the repercussions and the future state of entertainment in a post-AI world.

The Current E-Investment Climate

Crossover Session with Music and Film & TV

This panel will discuss the state of IP and catalog valuations as well as their entertainment investment outlook for the coming year.

Brand Partnerships Beyond the Gut – Exploring the data-driven selection, valuation & measurable impact on brands of entertainment talent, content and properties

Crossover Session with Music and Film & TV

As media costs continue to rise and the speed of global trends accelerates, the risk of failure from a misguided creative “hunch” that drives artist/brand partnerships is simply too great. These decisions require data and sophisticated analysis to verify, value and validate the entertainment content, properties and personalities qualified to speak for leading brands. This multi-perspective panel will discuss these complex relationships and the data-driven process that forges them.

The Rise of Global Storytelling

As streaming platforms continue to dominate viewing habits, the nature of storytelling in film and television is evolving. Gone are the days of a U.S.-centric entertainment industry—today’s most sought-after projects are those with a global footprint, designed to resonate across cultures and borders.
With major media companies shifting production resources toward streamers, the question arises: What makes a story truly global? From genre preferences to diverse casting, how are creators adapting to this worldwide audience shift? And why do some shows, like The Pitt on Max, defy the trend? Join a powerhouse panel of showrunners, producers, agents and industry insiders as they unpack the impact of global storytelling on the creative process, talent pipelines, and the future of entertainment.

Long-Form Content in a Short-Form World

How Streamers, Networks and Studios are adapting their creative and distribution strategies in a world where shorter-form content is taking up more and more mindshare on social platforms and beyond.

Navigating Streaming’s Uncharted Waters

In recent years, video streaming has rapidly diversified away from simply being a business about selling subscriptions to on-demand content. Learn from top practitioners about expanding into FAST platforms, live content like major sporting events, advertising tiers, bundling partnerships, gaming extensions and off-platform experiential forays.

Creating Success in the New Entertainment Economy

As the entertainment industry continues its rapid evolution, research and analytics are playing an increasingly crucial role in shaping strategy, negotiating deals, and defining success in a fragmented media landscape. This panel brings together top executives in research and insights from leading studios and networks to discuss how the industry is adapting to new challenges and opportunities.