Shaping the Future of Entertainment

Join us for a full-day of insightful keynotes, engaging panel discussions, and exclusive networking opportunities with the top executives, creators and disruptors shaping the future of Hollywood and beyond.

This one-day event will explore the trends, tools and strategies revolutionizing the way we experience entertainment from advancements in AI and gaming to creator marketing.  

The event will be at The London West Hollywood. 

Attending with your team? For group rates & reserved tables, please email Sabrina Lee at shlee@variety.com

Agenda 

Additional Programming To Be Announced

Keynote Roundtable: The Future of the Streaming Industry

An exploration into where the streaming content industry is headed next, given new pressures to connect with audiences who are more fragmented than ever across entertainment options. 

The Booming Live Experience Economy

An exploration into how building out a live experience strategy is critical to drive growth for consumer and entertainment brands and franchises. Who are the leaders creating experiences that can strengthen fandom as well as offer new revenue streams for companies? What are the latest trends in live experiences, spanning themed activations, festivals, sporting events and more that are succeeding? Top minds behind live experiences share their stories.  

Groundbreakers of Creator Marketing

In a now maturing space, a look at leaders who are continuing to make an impact with creator marketing strategies. What does it take to connect with audiences who are quick to move from trend to trend; influencer to influencer? Who is continuing to successfully breakthrough in aligning with the social media/creator community?  
 

Networking Lunch

Leveling Up in the Entertainment Industry: AI to Unlock New Creative Frontiers

A look at the trailblazers who are putting AI into action across the entertainment and media industry. How might advancing AI technology provide new gifts to the creative community and audiences alike? Might AI provide new catalysts for human ingenuity?  

TV Industry Transformed

As TV platforms race to innovate for new business, how is the industry strengthening its offerings for audiences and brand partners alike? How might improved discoverability, interactivity and commerce capabilities be offering new opportunities to expand TV’s footprint? 

Champions of Sports Culture Across Platforms

An exploration into how the sports community is creating valuable connections to today’s audiences across platforms. What are opportunities to align with sports fans, a uniquely passionate and loyal consumer group? Leaders across the sporting-verse converge to share how they are succeeding through sports fan engagement. 

Storytelling Entrepreneurs

A look at the movers and shakers redefining storytelling across platforms, spanning gaming, podcasts, digital content and more. What new entertainment formats are breaking through to today’s audiences? How might different entertainment categories inspire the creative community to deliver something new to audiences? 

Cocktail Networking Reception

Previous Speakers 

Adam Aron

Adam Aron

CEO

AMC Theatres

Sarah Aubrey

Sarah Aubrey

Head of Original Programming

HBO Max

Alisa Bowen

Alisa Bowen

President

Disney+

Malik Ducard

Malik Ducard

Chief Content Officer

Pinterest

Channing Dungey

Channing Dungey

Chairman and CEO

Warner Bros. Television Group

Lisa Katz

Lisa Katz

President, Scripted

NBCUniversal Entertainment

Lamorne Morris

Lamorne Morris

Host

"The Mess Around," "The Lamorning After"

Asad Qizilbash

Asad Qizilbash

SVP, Product & Head of Production

Playstation

Pete Safran

Pete Safran

Co-Chairman and Co-CEO

DC Studio