8:00am

9:00am

Registration & Breakfast

Registration Hall, Sunset Foyer & Patio
Join us starting at 8am for registration and breakfast to fuel you for the day.
9:00am

10:00am

Registration & Breakfast

Registration Hall, Sunset Foyer & Patio
Join us starting at 9am for registration and breakfast to fuel you for the day.
8:00am

9:00am

Registration & Breakfast

2nd Floor Registration & 1st Floor Garden and Restaurant
Join us starting at 8am for registration and breakfast to fuel you for the day.
10:00am

10:05am

Welcome

Sunset Ballroom
9:00am

Welcome

Sunset Ballroom A
9:00am

9:10am

Welcome

The E Room
9:00am

9:45am

The Superpower of Super Fans

Sunset Ballroom A
Lyndsey Parker
Lyndsey Parker
Chris Knight
Chris Knight
Scott Cohen
Scott Cohen
Stéphane Rougeot
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.
9:10am

9:50am

Presentation: Data as the Foundation of Entertainment Intelligence

The E Room
Baris Gultekin
Baris Gultekin
9:45am

10:30am

Data + Intuition – Reimagining A&R

Sunset Ballroom A
Mikael Wood
Mikael Wood
Eliah Seton
Eliah Seton
Nabil Ayers
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.
10:05am

10:50am

The Real Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Entertainment

Sunset Ballroom
Alex Heath
Alex Heath
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Katja Reitemeyer
Michelene Rabbitt
Michelene Rabbitt
Mickey Maher
Mickey Maher
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.
9:50am

10:20am

Coffee & Networking

The Foyer
10:50am

11:05am

Coffee & Networking

Sunset Foyer
10:20am

11:00am

M&A in Entertainment: The Hunger Games — Buying Growth & Selling Legacy in a Post-Peak Streamer World

The E Room
Joe Flint
Joe Flint
Aaron Siegel
Aaron Siegel
Collin Williams
Collin Williams
Erik Hodge
Erik Hodge
Jason Feuerstein
Jason Feuerstein
After the “Megadeals” of 2025, 2026 is about “De-conglomeration.” Leaders discuss portfolio optimization and the return of the “Buy and Build” strategy.
10:30am

10:45am

Coffee & Networking

Sunset Foyer + Ballroom A
11:00am

11:40am

The AI Training Data Economy

The E Room
Doug Shapiro
Doug Shapiro
Andrew Harding
Andrew Harding
Dave Davis
Dave Davis
Dustin Blank
Dustin Blank
Matthew Adell
Matthew Adell
Exploring the fast-evolving licensing market for AI training data, particularly how rights holders from music labels to publishers and production companies are starting to participate, and emerging methods to enable fair remuneration, including attribution.
11:05am

11:50am

The Current E-Investment Climate

Sunset Ballroom
Ari Untracht
Ari Untracht
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Brad Sharp
Lior Tibon
Lior Tibon
John M. Mass
John M. Mass
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.
11:50am

12:35pm

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

Sunset Ballroom
Dea Lawrence
Dea Lawrence
Aaron Frank
Aaron Frank
Brandon Rieck
Brandon Rieck
Mahta Eghbali
Mahta Eghbali
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.
10:45am

11:30am

Anatomy Of A Brand Partnership: The Evolution of Brand Deals

Sunset Ballroom A
Mo Rhim
Mo Rhim
Janelle Lopez Genzink
Janelle Lopez Genzink
Jordy Freed
Jordy Freed
Marcie Allen
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?”
11:40am

12:20pm

Global Markets: India — The Next Streaming Frontier

The E Room
Priyanka Khimani
Priyanka Khimani
David Taghioff
David Taghioff
Kilian Kerwin
Kilian Kerwin
Woochang Lee
Woochang Lee
India is now the world’s third-fastest-growing gaming and music market. We look at the 8.8% CAGR driving the region toward a $50B entertainment economy by year-end.
11:30am

12:15pm

Going Global – How Local Trends Travel

Sunset Ballroom A
Hannah Karp
Hannah Karp
Ghazi
Ghazi
Harvey Mason Jr.
Harvey Mason Jr.
Jason Lee
Jason Lee
Prashant Bahadur
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.
12:35pm

1:35pm

Lunch

Sunset Foyer
Join us starting at 12:35pm for lunch.
1:35pm

1:45pm

Welcome Back

Sunset Ballroom
12:20pm

1:20pm

Lunch

1st Floor Garden and Restaurant
1:30pm

2:10pm

Fireside Chat: Music as IP & the New Investment Landscape

The E Room
Merck Mercuriadis
Merck Mercuriadis
Tim Ingham
Tim Ingham
12:15pm

1:15pm

Lunch

Sunset Foyer
Join us starting at 12:15pm for lunch.
1:15pm

Welcome Back

Sunset Ballroom A
1:45pm

2:30pm

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

Sunset Ballroom A
Jem Aswad
Jem Aswad
Dani Russin
Dani Russin
Jim Roppo
Jim Roppo
Mag Rodriguez
Mag Rodriguez
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.
2:10pm

2:50pm

Cashing In on Catalogs

The E Room
Larry Miller
Larry Miller
Barry Massarsky
Barry Massarsky
Brian Richards
Brian Richards
Sherrese Clarke
Sherrese Clarke
As interest rates stabilize and billion-dollar catalogs become high-yield assets, we discuss the shift from speculative buying to data-driven portfolio management.
1:15pm

2:00pm

The Melody of Money – Valuation and Investment

Sunset Ballroom A
Ari Untracht
Ari Untracht
Diego Farias
Diego Farias
Jason Sklar
Jason Sklar
Larry Mestel
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.
2:30pm

3:15pm

Global Transmissions and Emerging Markets

Sunset Ballroom A
Hannah Karp
Hannah Karp
Brandon Silverstein
Brandon Silverstein
Sarah Landy
Sarah Landy
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Stephen White
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.
2:50pm

3:20pm

Break

Foyer of The E Room
2:00pm

2:45pm

The Fear and the Promise – The Transformative Influence of Tech and AI

Sunset Ballroom A
Jessica Powell
Jessica Powell
Meng Kuok
Meng Kuok
Michael Nash
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.
3:15pm

3:30pm

Break

Sunset Foyer
3:30pm

4:15pm

Cheat Codes: How Music Artists Can Utilize Gaming

Sunset Ballroom A
Mikael Wood
Mikael Wood
Alex Tarrand
Alex Tarrand
Emily Levy
Emily Levy
Marie Clausen
Marie Clausen
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.
2:45pm

3:00pm

Break

Sunset Foyer
Join us starting at 2:45pm for a brief 15 minute break.
3:20pm

4:00pm

Human at the Center: AI’s Next Chapter in Music

The E Room
Kristin Robinson
Kristin Robinson
Neil Jacobson
Neil Jacobson
Paul Sinclair
Paul Sinclair
Gino The Ghost
Gino The Ghost
As AI begins to take shape across the music business, the most compelling opportunities are not about replacing people, but empowering them. This session explores how AI is unlocking new creative opportunities, revenue streams, and studio workflows – expanding what is possible across the music ecosystem, with human creativity at the center.
3:00pm

3:45pm

Evolution or Extinction? – The Future of Labels

Sunset Ballroom A
Nilay Patel
Nilay Patel
Jacob Fain
Jacob Fain
Mike Caren
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.
4:00pm

4:40pm

Emerging Short Form Strategies on Long Form Platforms

The E Room
Mark Hoebich
Mark Hoebich
Jamal Salmon
Jamal Salmon
Kate Coke
Kate Coke
Neela Sakaria
Neela Sakaria
Tony Vassiliadis
Tony Vassiliadis
Dig into the data behind short-to-long conversion, what viewership numbers actually say about Gen Z / Gen Alpha behavior, and how the scroll-to-couch journey is being engineered (or not) across the industry.
4:15pm

5:00pm

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

Sunset Ballroom A
Ben Adelson
Ben Adelson
Larry Jackson
Larry Jackson
Tom Corson
Tom Corson
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.
5:00pm

5:05pm

Closing Comments

Sunset Ballroom
4:40pm

5:10pm

The Future of the Creator & Talent Economy

The E Room
Natalie Jarvey
Natalie Jarvey
David Freeman
David Freeman
Warner Bailey
Warner Bailey
Zach Katz
Zach Katz
Data-Driven <A&R> and Talent Discovery and Identification. How data science is being used to identify breakout talent (musicians, actors, screenwriters) earlier than ever before, using metrics from social media, UGC platforms, and micro-communities. The role of data in negotiating talent deals, including setting benchmarks for success and calculating residual value in non-traditional distribution windows.
3:45pm

4:00pm

Closing Comments

Sunset Ballroom A
5:05pm

7:05pm

Cocktail Hour & Networking

Juniper Garden
Join us in the Juniper Garden for cocktails and networking.
5:10pm

5:20pm

Closing Comments

The E Room
5:20pm

Cocktail Hour & Networking

First Floor Garden and Restaurant
Join us for cocktails and networking.
4:15pm

6:00pm

Cocktails in the Garden

Juniper Garden
Join us in the Juniper Garden for cocktails and networking.
8:00am

9:00am

Registration & Breakfast

2nd Floor Registration & 1st Floor Garden and Restaurant
Join us starting at 8am for registration and breakfast to fuel you for the day.
9:00am

10:00am

Registration & Breakfast

Registration Hall, Sunset Foyer & Patio
Join us starting at 9am for registration and breakfast to fuel you for the day.
8:00am

9:00am

Registration & Breakfast

Registration Hall, Sunset Foyer & Patio
Join us starting at 8am for registration and breakfast to fuel you for the day.
9:00am

9:10am

Welcome

The E Room
10:00am

10:05am

Welcome

Sunset Ballroom

Welcome

Sunset Ballroom B
9:00am

The New Prescription for Subscription

Sunset Ballroom B
Liz Huszarik
Liz Huszarik
Aaron Frank
Aaron Frank
Pam Allison
Pam Allison
Scott Carlin
Scott Carlin
Lacey Donohue
Lacey Donohue
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

10:00am
9:50am

10:20am

Coffee & Networking

The Foyer

Transmedia: The Art of Cross-Platform Success

The D Room
Kaare Eriksen
Kaare Eriksen
Ron Friedman
Ron Friedman
Mike Goldberg
Mike Goldberg
Nic Hill
Nic Hill
Kiki Wolfkill
Kiki Wolfkill
From “Kpop Demon Hunters” to “Fallout,” entertainment is awash in content making its mark across multiple media. Hear from experts on best practices regarding IP development, franchise building, and where the real value gets captured.
10:30am

11:10am

The Real Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Entertainment

Sunset Ballroom
Alex Heath
Alex Heath
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Katja Reitemeyer
Michelene Rabbitt
Michelene Rabbitt
Mickey Maher
Mickey Maher
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.
10:05am

10:50am

Do Ask, Do Tell – Measuring and Advancing the DEA&I Agenda

Sunset Ballroom B
Jeanell English
Jeanell English
Tyler Mitchell
Tyler Mitchell
Kamala Avila-Salmon
Kamala Avila-Salmon
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

11:00am
10:50am

11:05am

Coffee & Networking

Sunset Foyer

The 24/7 Sports Season: How Content Wins Beyond the Game

The D Room
Cynthia Littleton
Cynthia Littleton
Colin Campbell
Colin Campbell
Mack Sovereign
Mack Sovereign
Melanie Fletcher
Melanie Fletcher
Philip Byron
Philip Byron
Live sports may be the anchor, but the rapid growth of “shoulder content” (documentaries, podcasts, social video, etc.) is transforming storytelling about teams and athletes across all platforms.
11:10am

11:50am

Coffee & Networking

Sunset Foyer + Ballroom B
11:00am

11:15am

The Current E-Investment Climate

Sunset Ballroom
Ari Untracht
Ari Untracht
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Brad Sharp
Lior Tibon
Lior Tibon
John M. Mass
John M. Mass
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.
11:05am

11:50am

What Sells Now and Why? – Valuing Streamed Content

Sunset Ballroom B
Cynthia Littleton
Cynthia Littleton
Chris Silbermann
Chris Silbermann
Laura Martin
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

12:15pm

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

Sunset Ballroom
Dea Lawrence
Dea Lawrence
Aaron Frank
Aaron Frank
Brandon Rieck
Brandon Rieck
Mahta Eghbali
Mahta Eghbali
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.
11:50am

12:35pm
12:20pm

1:20pm

Lunch

1st Floor Garden and Restaurant
12:35pm

1:35pm

Lunch

Sunset Foyer
Join us starting at 12:35pm for lunch.
12:15pm

1:15pm

Lunch

Sunset Foyer
Join us starting at 12:15pm for lunch.
1:35pm

1:45pm

Welcome Back

Sunset Ballroom

Welcome Back

Sunset Ballroom B
1:15pm

The Rise of Global Storytelling

Sunset Ballroom B
Josh M. Berman
Josh M. Berman
Liz Friedman - 2022 Headshot
Liz Friedman
Melissa Darman
Melissa Darman
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.
1:45pm

2:30pm

AI as a Creative Partner: From Script to Screen/Song

The D Room
Joanna Popper
Joanna Popper
Bryn Mooser
Bryn Mooser
Pouya Shahbazian
Pouya Shahbazian
Connie Wailan Siu
Connie Wailan Siu
John Attanasio
John Attanasio
Pioneers in utilizing AI for content development share tricks of this new trade, from generating localized marketing assets to real-time feedback on edits.
1:30pm

2:00pm

The Currency of Transparency – Streaming’s Holy Grail

Sunset Ballroom B
Phil Olson
Phil Olson
David Viviano
David Viviano
Jonathan Carson
Jonathan Carson
Tania Missad
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

2:00pm

The Great Unbundling: When Labels Become Services (and Vice Versa)

The D Room
Dan Runcie
Dan Runcie
Cindy James
Cindy James
Derek Davies
Derek Davies
Evan Winiker
Evan Winiker
An exploration of the “middle-out” restructuring of the music business. As major labels pivot to services and distributors act like labels, this session defines who actually owns the artist relationship.
2:25pm

3:10pm

Unveiling the Future: AI’s Impact on Global Content Evaluation and Distribution Strategies

Sunset Ballroom B
Roy Salter
Roy Salter
Joy R. Butler
Joy R. Butler
Shiv Sehgal
Shiv Sehgal
Jen Hollingsworth
Jen Hollingsworth
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

2:45pm
2:45pm

3:00pm

Break

Sunset Foyer
Join us starting at 2:45pm for a brief 15 minute break.

Break

Foyer of The D Room
3:10pm

3:30pm

Presentation & Fireside Chat: Entertainment’s Political Divide — Understanding Differences Between Liberal & Conservative Content Consumers

The D Room
Natasha Hritzuk
Natasha Hritzuk
Andrew Wallenstein
Andrew Wallenstein
An exclusive survey and study from Warner Bros. Research that explores right vs. left wing TV/film viewing preferences and what they can tell Hollywood about how to attract alienated Republican consumers.
3:30pm

4:00pm

The Future of Comedy – Comedy’s Dwindling Presence

Sunset Ballroom B
Dave Jenkins by John von Pamer
David Jenkins
Marc Provissiero
Marc Provissiero
Lauren Moffat
Lauren Moffat
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

4:00pm

Long-Form Content in a Short-Form World

Sunset Ballroom B
Adam Goodman
Adam Goodman
Erica Rupp
Erica Rupp
Joe Kessler's portrait at United Talent Agency in Beverly Hills, CA on Tuesday, October 24th, 2018.
Joe Kessler
Vera Chien
Vera Chien
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.
2:30pm

3:15pm

Closing Comments

Sunset Ballroom B
4:00pm

4:15pm
3:15pm

3:30pm

Break

Sunset Foyer

Navigating Streaming’s Uncharted Waters

Sunset Ballroom B
Sara Fischer
Sara Fischer
Hernan Lopez
Hernan Lopez
Pepper Chiavacci
Pepper Chiavacci
TEST
Samuel Harowitz
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.
3:30pm

4:15pm
5:10pm

5:20pm

Closing Comments

The E Room
4:15pm

6:00pm

Cocktails in the Garden

Juniper Garden
Join us in the Juniper Garden for cocktails and networking.

Creating Success in the New Entertainment Economy

Sunset Ballroom B
Dawn Chmielewski
Dawn Chmielewski
Jeanne Cotton
Jeanne Cotton
Julie Piepenkotter
Julie Piepenkotter
Tania Missad
Tania Missad
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.
4:15pm

5:00pm
5:20pm

Cocktail Hour & Networking

First Floor Garden and Restaurant
Join us for cocktails and networking.
5:00pm

5:05pm

Closing Comments

Sunset Ballroom
5:05pm

7:05pm

Cocktail Hour & Networking

Juniper Garden
Join us in the Juniper Garden for cocktails and networking.

Topics & Discussions

This exclusive, invite only event created for just 200 guests will be split into two content tracks running simultaneously from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM – one for Music, the other for Film & TV.

Each 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.

The event will run from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with registration and breakfast opening at 8:00 AM.  A final schedule with each session’s timings will be released the week before the event.

Music

Evolution or Extinction? - The Future of Labels

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.

Data + Intuition - Reimagining A&R

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.

The Melody of Money - Valuation and Investment

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.

The Superpower of Super Fans

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.

Going Global - How Local Trends Travel

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.

The Fear and the Promise - The Transformative Influence of Tech and AI

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.

Film & TV

The Future of Comedy - Comedy’s Dwindling Presence

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.

Unveiling the Future: AI's Impact on Global Content Evaluation and Distribution Strategies

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.

What Sells Now and Why? - Valuing Streamed Content

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.

The Currency of Transparency - Streaming’s Holy Grail

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.

Do Ask, Do Tell - Measuring and Advancing the DEA&I Agenda

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.

The New Prescription for Subscription

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.