8:00am
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9:00am
Registration & Breakfast
Registration Hall, Sunset Foyer & Patio
Join us starting at 8am for registration and breakfast to fuel you for the day.
2024 Event Schedule
The Data + Entertainment Summit was comprised of two content tracks which ran simultaneously – one for Music, the other for Film & TV.
Each session topic was 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 ran 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 as it ran.
9:00am
Welcome
Sunset Ballroom A
9:00am
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9:45am
The Superpower of Super Fans
Sunset Ballroom A
Lyndsey Parker
Chris Knight
Scott Cohen
Stéphane Rougeot
In recent years, super fans have emerged as the artist’s secret weapon. In this session, expert panelists will discuss how analysis of super fan’s behavior can inform an artist’s broader strategy as they serve their most passionate segment.
9:45am
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10:30am
Data + Intuition – Reimagining A&R
Sunset Ballroom A
Mikael Wood
Eliah Seton
Nabil Ayers
In a 100,000+ new tracks a day world, how do the professionals responsible for curating repertoire combine data, technology and expertise to break artists? Panelists from labels, artist management and streamers will discuss how they balance art and science to develop talent.
10:30am
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10:45am
Coffee & Networking
Sunset Foyer + Ballroom A
10:45am
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11:30am
Anatomy Of A Brand Partnership: The Evolution of Brand Deals
Sunset Ballroom A
Mo Rhim
Janelle Lopez Genzink
Jordy Freed
Marcie Allen
Brands are tapping into fandoms to generate sales, audience growth, retention and loyalty. And they are increasing investment across the entertainment ecosystem to create breakthrough cultural moments that align and ignite audiences. This session will answer questions such as, “How are brand deals and partnerships changing?” “What are the evaluation criteria for a good brand partnership on both sides” and “What is on the next frontier for innovative brand deals?”
11:30am
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12:15pm
Going Global – How Local Trends Travel
Sunset Ballroom A
Hannah Karp
Ghazi
Harvey Mason Jr.
Jason Lee
Prashant Bahadur
Borderless genres and an increased appetite for non-native artists and languages has resulted in breakout hits in K-Pop, Afrobeats, Reggaeton and Regional Mexican. This discussion will feature executives and creatives who are navigating the future to understand the evolution of global hits.
12:15pm
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1:15pm
Lunch
Sunset Foyer
Join us starting at 12:15pm for lunch.
1:15pm
Welcome Back
Sunset Ballroom A
1:15pm
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2:00pm
The Melody of Money – Valuation and Investment
Sunset Ballroom A
Ari Untracht
Diego Farias
Jason Sklar
Larry Mestel
High-interest rates have slowed catalog purchases, but strategic investment still flows. Music and finance experts will discuss income tracking and rights valuations in the age of streaming.
2:00pm
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2:45pm
The Fear and the Promise – The Transformative Influence of Tech and AI
Sunset Ballroom A
Tim Ingham
Jessica Powell
Meng Kuok
Michael Nash
From studio production to gaming the streamers, the impact of AI is already being felt across the business. This discussion will take a deep-dive into the skepticism, the hype and the realities surrounding next-gen tech and AI.
2:45pm
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3:00pm
Break
Sunset Foyer
Join us starting at 2:45pm for a brief 15 minute break.
3:00pm
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3:45pm
Evolution or Extinction? – The Future of Labels
Sunset Ballroom A
Nilay Patel
Jacob Fain
Mike Caren
How will data influence the industry’s path forward? Leaders from both traditional labels and non-traditional distribution companies will discuss their ever-evolving roles.
3:45pm
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4:00pm
Closing Comments
Sunset Ballroom A
4:15pm
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6:00pm
Cocktails in the Garden
Juniper Garden
Join us in the Juniper Garden for cocktails and networking.
8:00am
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9:00am
Registration & Breakfast
Registration Hall, Sunset Foyer & Patio
Join us starting at 8am for registration and breakfast to fuel you for the day.
Welcome
Sunset Ballroom B
9:00am
The New Prescription for Subscription
Sunset Ballroom B
Liz Huszarik
Aaron Frank
Lacey Donohue
Pam Allison
Scott Carlin
The roles of windowing, advertising, product integration, partnerships and multifaceted subscription bundles are being reconsidered as the major streamers pursue profitability. This session will see a panel of industry experts discuss the latest strategic initiatives as well as the potential for AI to impact these equations.
9:00am
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10:00am
Do Ask, Do Tell – Measuring and Advancing the DEA&I Agenda
Sunset Ballroom B
Jeanell English
Kamala Avila-Salmon
Tyler Mitchell
The state of the industry’s progress against DEA&I goals doesn’t always present a flattering reflection of our social and cultural realities. This panel of studio and industry execs will discuss where we are and where we are headed when it comes to representation in Hollywood.
10:00am
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11:00am
Coffee & Networking
Sunset Foyer + Ballroom B
11:00am
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11:15am
What Sells Now and Why? – Valuing Streamed Content
Sunset Ballroom B
Cynthia Littleton
Chris Silbermann
Laura Martin
Once valued by ratings and reviews, content is now weighed by its impact on subscriber acquisition and churn. This panel will consider how this metric-driven methodology is reshaping what gets made and how we watch it.
11:15am
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12:15pm
12:15pm
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1:15pm
Lunch
Sunset Foyer
Join us starting at 12:15pm for lunch.
Welcome Back
Sunset Ballroom B
1:15pm
The Currency of Transparency – Streaming’s Holy Grail
Sunset Ballroom B
Phil Olson
David Viviano
Jonathan Carson
Tania Missad
Creators require audience feedback. Streamers focus on membership and viewership. This panel of guild leaders and streaming execs will explore the hard choices facing both sides of this long-standing debate.
1:15pm
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2:00pm
Unveiling the Future: AI’s Impact on Global Content Evaluation and Distribution Strategies
Sunset Ballroom B
Andrew Wallenstein
Jen Hollingsworth
Joy R. Butler
Roy Salter
Shiv Sehgal
This session delves deep into the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in shaping the landscape of the entertainment industry. Industry thought leaders will discuss the nuanced ways in which AI is revolutionizing content libraries’ evaluation and optimizing global distribution. As the entertainment industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, AI emerges as a game-changer, offering unprecedented insights and efficiencies.
2:00pm
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2:45pm
2:45pm
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3:00pm
Break
Sunset Foyer
Join us starting at 2:45pm for a brief 15 minute break.
The Future of Comedy – Comedy’s Dwindling Presence
Sunset Ballroom B
Mark Hoebich
David Jenkins
Lauren Moffat
Marc Provissiero
Comedy content is at an all-time low across linear TV, cable and streaming, but why? Join the conversation led by creative executives as they consider the next phase of the genre.
3:00pm
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4:00pm
Closing Comments
Sunset Ballroom B
4:00pm
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4:15pm
4:15pm
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6:00pm
Cocktails in the Garden
Juniper Garden
Join us in the Juniper Garden for cocktails and networking.