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 

Conversation with Keith Le Goy, Chairman, Sony Pictures Television

Trailblazers of the Content Industry

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? 

The Future of Live: Trends in Event and Experiential Entertainment

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

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

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? 

 

The New Era of the TV Business

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

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?

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

Clancy Collins

President, Creative Affairs

Warner Bros. Television

Hannah Elsakr

Hannah Elsakr

VP, GenAI New Business Ventures

Adobe

Kathleen Grace

Kathleen Grace

Chief AI Officer

Lionsgate

Kim Granito

Kim Granito

Chief Marketing Officer

AMC Global Media

Jenny Haggard

Jenny Haggard

Global Head of Thought Leadership

Spotify

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

Rahul Purini

Rahul Purini

President

Crunchyroll

Gina Reduto

Gina Reduto

EVP, Strategy, Advertising & Partnerships

NBCUniversal

Roberta Thomson

Roberta Thomson

CEO

Sixth Wall, Hasbro

Puja Vohra

Puja Vohra

Chief Marketing Officer and EVP, Advertising Sales

Fox Corporation

Dawn Yang

Dawn Yang

Global Head of Entertainment Partnerships

TikTok

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