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 summit will take place at the Four Season Hotel at Beverly Hills.

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

Agenda 

Trailblazers of the Content Industry

Abhijay Prakash - President, Blumhouse Atomic Monster
Rahul Purini - President, Crunchyroll
Clancy Collins White - President, Creative Affairs, Warner Bros. Television
Simran Sethi - President, Scripted Programming, Hulu Originals and ABC Entertainment
 

An exploration into how entertainment and media leaders are successfully evolving their programming across screens to best connect with today’s audiences. What is breaking through in video, TV, film and more? 

Conversation with Keith Le Goy, Chairman, Sony Pictures Television

Keith Le Goy - Chairman, Sony Pictures Television
 

Understand the leadership vision for Sony Pictures Television, which produces, distributes and carries programming worldwide in every genre for every platform, including top game shows “Wheel of Fortune,” “Jeopardy” and series such as “The Boys,” “Cobra Kai,” “The Last of Us, “Shark Tank,” “Dark Matter,” and many more.

Beyond the Screen: How AI is the Catalyst for Next-Gen Experiences

Vamsi Duvvuri - Technology, Media and Entertainment and Telecommunications AI Leader, EY Americas
Simon Robinson - President, Global Experiences and Studio Operations, Warner Bros Discovery
 

A deep dive into the ways in which AI is changing the way experiences are conceived and designed. Studios, streamers, theme parks, sports franchises and brands can test fan experiences before launch to continuously improve fan engagement.

The Future of IRL: Trends in Event and Experiential Entertainment

Natalia Premovic - Chief Consumer Products & Experiences Officer, Mattel
Ed Bobrin - Microsoft AI and Data Leader, EY Americas
Ivo Gerscovich - Head of SEGA Brands and Chief Business & Brand Officer, Sonic the Hedgehog
 

A deep dive into how companies are prioritizing a live event and experiential strategy to drive new business and overall fandom. What are the latest ways studios and networks are extending screen IP into IRL experiences? How are brands jumping into festivals to extend their footprint?

Titans of Innovation Roundtable

Maya Rogers - Chief Executive Officer, Tetris
 

A convergence of innovation, tech and big idea leaders across film, TV, music, digital and live events industry. What are cutting-edge initiatives and lightbulb moments that will move our entertainment business forward?

Marketing Superpanel: Legends and Groundbreakers in Fandom

Sara Pollack - Global Head of Consumer Marketing, Pinterest
Kim Granito - Chief Marketing Officer, AMC Global Media
Briana McElroy - Global Head of Digital Marketing, Lionsgate
Dawn Yang - Global Head of Entertainment Partnerships, TikTok
Jenny Haggard - Global Head of Thought Leadership, Spotify
Ben Harms - Chief Growth Officer, Archrival
 

A look at top marketers who are succeeding in designing campaigns across growing audience touchpoints – creator media, outdoor, TV, audio storytelling, digital and more.  In this sea of choice, what are best strategies to reach the right audiences? What are ways to turn engagement into genuine fandom? 

 

Keynote Conversation with James Wan, Director and Producer

James Wan - Director and Producer
 

Keynote Conversation with Bill Hader, Emmy Award-Winning Producer and Actor

Bill Hader - Emmy Award-Winning Producer and Actor
 

Hader will speak about his strong connections with fans in his storytelling, including his Emmy, Directors Guild and Producers Guild award winning work as co-creator of “Barry” and as star and executive producer of the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures Animation upcoming the film “The Cat in the Hat.” Hader recently completed production on his feature film debut, the horror/thriller “They Know,” which he also wrote and stars.

Conversation with Devon Pritchard, President and COO, Nintendo of America

Devon Pritchard - President and COO, Nintendo of America
 

The New Era of the TV Business

Puja Vohra - Chief Marketing Officer and EVP, Advertising Sales, Fox Corporation
Jimmy White - Managing Director and Head of Large Customer Sales, Samsung Ads
Gina Reduto - EVP, Strategy, Advertising & Partnerships, NBCUniversal
 

An exploration into innovations behind driving business across media platforms. Media chiefs and their partners discuss new tools and strategies that are taking them to new levels of success. How are TV leaders making sense of new momentum around traditional upfront buying, while staying strong on modern trends around connected TV, shoppable storytelling opportunities, brand integrations and more? 

 

Entertainment and Media in the Age of AI

Kathleen Grace - Chief AI Officer, Lionsgate
Roberta Thomson - CEO, Sixth Wall, Hasbro
Mira Lane - VP, Technology and Society, Google
Hannah Elsakr - VP, GenAI New Business Ventures, Adobe
Girish Balakrishnan - Senior Director, Creative Innovation, Netflix
Annaka Vasquez - SVP, Sales, Teads
 

A dive into the biggest players in AI who are driving innovation and new creative heights for the entertainment industry. How might AI be a new collaborative partner to source new business opportunities, drive fandom, and drive breakthrough growth? What are recent AI integrations that are succeeding?

Keynote Conversation with Nick Kroll

Nick Kroll - Comedian, Writer, Producer, Director and Actor
 

Storytelling Vanguards

 

Explore the creative processes behind some of the most dynamic storytellers working today and learn more about their vision for the future of film, television, podcasting and more. 
 

Speakers 

More to be announced

Clancy Collins White

Clancy Collins White

President, Creative Affairs

Warner Bros. Television

Hannah Elsakr

Hannah Elsakr

VP, GenAI New Business Ventures

Adobe

Ivo Gerscovich

Ivo Gerscovich

Head of SEGA Brands and Chief Business & Brand Officer

Sonic the Hedgehog

Kathleen Grace

Kathleen Grace

Chief AI Officer

Lionsgate

Kim Granito

Kim Granito

Chief Marketing Officer

AMC Global Media

Bill Hader

Bill Hader

Emmy Award-Winning Producer and Actor

Jenny Haggard

Jenny Haggard

Global Head of Thought Leadership

Spotify

Nick Kroll

Nick Kroll

Comedian, Writer, Producer, Director and Actor

Mira Lane

Mira Lane

VP, Technology and Society

Google

Keith Le Goy

Keith Le Goy

Chairman

Sony Pictures Television

Briana McElroy

Briana McElroy

Global Head of Digital Marketing

Lionsgate

Sara Pollack

Sara Pollack

Global Head of Consumer Marketing

Pinterest

Abhijay Prakash

Abhijay Prakash

President

Blumhouse Atomic Monster

Devon Pritchard

Devon Pritchard

President and COO

Nintendo of America

Rahul Purini

Rahul Purini

President

Crunchyroll

Gina Reduto

Gina Reduto

EVP, Strategy, Advertising & Partnerships

NBCUniversal

Roberta Thomson

Roberta Thomson

CEO

Sixth Wall, Hasbro

Annaka Vasquez

Annaka Vasquez

SVP, Sales

Teads

Puja Vohra

Puja Vohra

Chief Marketing Officer and EVP, Advertising Sales

Fox Corporation

James Wan

James Wan

Director and Producer

Dawn Yang

Dawn Yang

Global Head of Entertainment Partnerships

TikTok

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