The Future of Entertainment

Variety returns with its popular Entertainment Summit at CES exploring how new technologies and innovations are steering the future of film, TV, digital media, music, podcasts, gaming and more.

The event is open to all CES registrants at no additional charge.

9 AM - 4:30 PM PT l CSPACE @ THE ARIA, LAS VEGAS

Agenda

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM PT

The Future of the Entertainment Industry

Basil Iwanyk - Founder, Thunder Road Films
Abhijay Prakash - President, Blumhouse Atomic Monster
Pete Wood - EVP, Consumer Platforms and Services, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Val Boreland - President, Entertainment, Versant Media

An exploration into strategies to maximize entertainment success across TV, film, podcasts, digital storytelling and more – what are the opportunities to grow our industry across platforms? Leaders in modern entertainment production share their stories.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM PT

Headliner Conversation

Debra OConnell - Chairman, Disney Entertainment Television

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM PT

The Power Players: Business of Media Unlocked

Mark Marshall - Chairman, Advertising and Partnerships, NBCUniversal
Rita Ferro - President, Global Advertising, The Walt Disney Company
Jay Askinasi - Chief Revenue Officer, Advertising, Skydance
Amy Reinhard - President, Advertising, Netflix
Rahul Gautam - EY-US and Latin America M&E Consulting Leader, EY
Jeff Collins - President, Advertising Sales, Marketing & Brand Partnerships, FOX Corporation

A look at how the media industry is exploding in ways it is reaching audiences – spanning connected TV, retail networks, brand integrations, and even back to basics commercial campaigns. How are media chiefs helping brands to make the best decisions across platforms? What outcomes do brands expect from advancing tech and innovations?

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM PT

New Storytelling Elite

Dennis Papirowski - Global Head of Content, TikTok
David Brinker - Global Head of Content, Pinterest
Mansi Patel - VP, New Content Experiences, Netflix

From podcasts and microdramas, to social and digital media series, to innovations in film and TV – who is leading the charge in next generation storytelling? Entertainment leaders for today’s cutting-edge content will take us through their process. What do modern audiences want to consume today?

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM PT

Navigating the Industry AI Mic Drop

Jon Erwin - Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Wonder Project; CEO, Innovative Dreams
Melody Hildebrandt - Chief Technology Officer, Fox Corporation
Roberta Thomson - Chief Executive Officer, Sixth Wall, Hasbro
Joe Inzerillo - President, Enterprise and AI, Salesforce

First there was reluctance, now acceptance as AI has become a must-have technology for companies across industries. Who is best integrating AI into their operations? What is the smart way to harness and control AI - preserving human ingenuity while driving new business?

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM PT

Lunch Break

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM PT

Headliner Conversation

Jenny Storms - Chief Marketing Officer, NBCUniversal Television & Streaming
"Boston Rob" Mariano - TV Personality, "The Traitors," "Survivor," "The Amazing Race"

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM PT

Eureka! The Future of Mining Fandom

Jennifer Koester - President, Sphere
Jim Squires - Chief Marketing Officer, Reddit
Emily Prazer - Chief Commercial Officer, Formula 1; President, Formula 1 Las Vegas Experience

Audiences are everywhere and nowhere – as their attention is divided across countless entertainment and media options. What is working to capture not just their minds – but hearts as well – turning straight audiences into passionate fans? How might rolling out experiences over straight messages be critical for fandom?

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM PT

In the C-Suite: A View from the Top

Ben Samek - CEO, Banijay Americas
Jon Liebman - Chairman and Co-CEO, Brillstein Entertainment Partners

Leaders across the entertainment and media industry converge to discuss top trends – those to jump on and those to ignore – plus the biggest challenges facing their businesses.  What are today’s chiefs looking forward to accomplishing in the year ahead?

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM PT

New Rules of Engagement – CMO Roundtable

Fernando Machado - Chief Brand Officer, Chipotle
Benoit Vatere - Chief Media & Digital Commerce Officer, Liquid Death
Suzanne Philion - Chief Marketing Officer, Waymo

An exploration into how top marketers are rising to the challenge to break through the noise with their campaigns. From digital to outdoor, where should companies show up to make the biggest impact across audience demographics? The best of the best in marketing share their stories.

Speakers 

Val Boreland

Val Boreland

President, Entertainment

Versant Media

David Brinker

David Brinker

Global Head of Content

Pinterest

Jon Erwin

Jon Erwin

Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Wonder Project; CEO, Innovative Dreams

Rita Ferro

Rita Ferro

President

Global Advertising, The Walt Disney Company

Rahul Gautam

Rahul Gautam

EY-US and Latin America M&E Consulting Leader

EY

Melody Hildebrandt

Melody Hildebrandt

Chief Technology Officer

Fox Corporation

Basil Iwanyk

Basil Iwanyk

Founder

Thunder Road Films

Fernando Machado

Fernando Machado

Chief Brand Officer

Chipotle

"Boston Rob" Mariano

"Boston Rob" Mariano

TV Personality, "The Traitors," "Survivor," "The Amazing Race"

Dennis Papirowski

Dennis Papirowski

Global Head of Content

TikTok

Mansi Patel

Mansi Patel

VP, New Content Experiences

Netflix

Suzanne Philion

Suzanne Philion

Chief Marketing Officer

Waymo

Abhijay Prakash

Abhijay Prakash

President

Blumhouse Atomic Monster

Emily Prazer

Emily Prazer

Chief Commercial Officer, Formula 1; President, Formula 1 Las Vegas Experience

Amy Reinhard

Amy Reinhard

President, Advertising

Netflix

Jim Squires

Jim Squires

Chief Marketing Officer

Reddit

Jenny Storms

Jenny Storms

Chief Marketing Officer

NBCUniversal Television & Streaming

Roberta Thomson

Roberta Thomson

Chief Executive Officer, Sixth Wall

Hasbro