10 – 10:40 AM: Pacific Time Zone,

Session I, ARIA, East Level 1, Joshua 8

The Hollywood Trajectory: Generative AI Timeline: 2025 – 2030

Is AI the Machine that’s going to “Eat Hollywood” or is it a tech wonder that takes creativity to the next level. What is the “State of AI today” and what about tomorrow?

Leslie Shannon,   Head of Ecosystem and Trend Scouting, Nokia

Mary Hamilton,   Managing Director, Technology Innovation, Americas, Accenture

Andrew Wallenstein, President and Chief Media Analyst, Variety Intelligence Platform

Rachael Appleton,  Head of Strategy, Media & Entertainment, Autodesk

Jason Zada, founder, Secret Level

Christina Lee Storm,   Founder and CEO, ASHER XR, Governor, Television Academy Emerging Media Peer Group, Moderator

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10 – 10:40 AM: Pacific Time Zone

Session II, ARIA, East Level 1, Joshua 9

The Explosive Advertising Experience: AI + 3D + XR + Spatial

Advertising and “Brand Experience” in an AI-enhanced creative environment is opening the door to an array of magical experiences. With 100s of Millions of viewers on mobile, video as well as experiential platforms, the possibility of breaking the “Creative Sound Barrier” has arrived.

Diana Caverly, Global Chief Strategy Officer, MRM

Dustin Callif, President, Tool of North America

Eric Shamlin, CEO, Secret Level and Co-Governor, Emerging Media Programming Peer Group, Television Academy

Natalie Comins, former, Senior Creative Principal, Huge

Cathy Hackl, CEO, Spatial Dynamics

Tony Gemma, VP, Global Head, Yahoo Creative

Elizabeth Kiehner, Global Chief Growth Officer, Nortal, Moderator

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11 – 11:40 AM: Pacific Time Zone

Session I: ARIA, East Level 1, Joshua 8

TV, Streaming & Advertising: Dynamic Platforms – Dynamic Opportunity

Billions of viewers worldwide are engaged 24/7 with their video screens. Somewhere between Netflix, Amazon, Streaming Apps and cable packages resides the future of what was once known as “Television.” Technology has teamed up with media, advertising and Hollywood and a new industry has been unleashed.

Danielle Carney, Head of Live Sports and Video Sales, Amazon Ads

Evan Giamanco, SVP, Digital Revenue Strategy, Warner Bros. Discovery

Shannon Pruitt, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Stagwell Brand Performance Network

Trent Wheeler, Head of Product Innovation, Gracenote, a Nielsen company
Susan Schiekofer, Chief Digital Investment Officer, GroupM U.S. 

Jamie Power,  SVP of Addressable Sales, Disney Advertising

Greg Kahn,  President and CEO, GK Digital Ventures, Moderator

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11 – 11:40 AM: Pacific Time Zone

Session II: ARIA, East Level 1, Joshua 9

Monetizing Strategies: Hollywood & Brand - AI + XR + Live Events

Enhanced brand loyalty, content innovation and better product are prerequisites for “Monetizing the Consumer Relationship.” The super competitive film/video, sports, Web3, and social media markets are in play 24/7. And it’s about execution & innovation of live events, the cinematic or video experience and the AI and XR investment that matters. But finally, it’s creativity, the “It Factor” which makes the difference.

Andrew Klein,  SVP, Creative Technology, Publicis Media 

Shara Senderoff, Co-Founder, Futureverse (Metaverse Partner, Reebok, Warner Bros)

Jennifer Quinlan,  Global Managing Partner, IBM iX

Ty Roberts,  CEO, FanTracks; former CTO, Universal Music Group

Albert Thompson, Managing Director, Digital Innovation, Walton Isaacson 

Brian Brown,  SVP Executive Creative Director, Creative Tech, Razorfish

Travis Cloyd,  CEO, WorldwideXR & VP, CMG (Celebrity Management Group), Moderator

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1 – 1:40 PM: Pacific Time Zone

Session I: ARIA, East Level 1, Joshua 8

Retail Technology Transformation: Online, AI, Social, In-Store

The retail revolution online and in-store is about fantastic innovation, a combination of social experience, personal media & unique and rewarding buying environments.

Chelsea Freitas,   VP Partner, Strategy & Innovation, IPG Media Lab

Andrew Solmssen, Executive Director, CourtAvenue

Bridget Fahrland, AI Strategic Consultant, DEPT®

Carrie Sweeney,  VP of Retail Partnerships, Pinterest

Matilde Mariano,  Creative Director, Designer, Architect, MOLNM

Elizabeth Angel,  Innovation Technology Advisor
Mark Kapczynski, President, Storymill, Moderator

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1 – 1:40 PM: Pacific Time Zone

Session II: ARIA, East Level 1, Joshua 9

AI, Cinematic, Spatial and XR: The Next Level of Creativity

It takes a lifetime of dedication to the “Joy of Discovery” that makes a “Visionary.” We welcome cutting-edge creators, from among the technology industry’s best to this roundtable.

Ted Schilowitz, former, Futurist, Paramount Global

Rebecca Barkin, Co-Founder & CEO, Lamina1

Aaron Luber, Director, Partnerships, Google

Adam Simon, Managing Director, IPG Media Lab

Leila Amirsadeghi, Principal Program Manager, Industry Solutions Engineering, Microsoft

Katie Hinsen, SVP Post Production, Sphere Studios

Charlie Fink, XR Consultant, Author, Columnist, Moderator

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2 – 2:40 PM: Pacific Time Zone

Session I: ARIA, East Level 1, Joshua 8

Virtual Humans, Conversational AI: Text/Video/Audio Experiences

An AI that can respond with human intelligence & human emotion, that can reason, that can converse in text, with a pleasant voice or even with human-like appearance is here today.

Jessica Berger, Senior Vice President, Innovation, Publicis Media

Jordan Cuddy,  EVP, Global Head of Experience, Monks

John Canning,   Director Developer Relations - Creators, AMD

Jake Becker, Director of Creators and Founding Team, Genies

Kumaran Ponnambalam,   Principal Engineer, AI, Outshift by Cisco

Joanna Popper,   Former Chief Metaverse Officer, CAA

Lori H. Schwartz,   Founder & CEO, StoryTech, Moderator

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2 – 2:40 PM: Pacific Time Zone

Session II: ARIA, East Level 1, Joshua 9

AI and the Crisis of Creative Rights: Deep Fakes, Ethics and the Law

Even with the successful resolution of the Entertainment industry “Guilds” strike of 2023, there remains an ongoing fear that "artificial intelligence poses an existential threat to creative professions." The core AI issue sparking debate in Hollywood is not only based on compensation and creative control production. Deep fake technology in particular has raised concern about potential harmful uses, such as political disinformation, revenge porn, and misuse of intellectual property. Concerns about disinformation are particularly high in an election year. At the same time, many “creatives” tout the game changing benefits this technology can bring to artistic and other endeavors, such as educational opportunities, enhanced freedom of expression and reduced barriers to entry. This panel will discuss these competing concerns and whether existing legal frameworks, such as right of publicity, copyright, and existing regulations, are sufficient to address this powerful technology.

Moiya McTier,  Senior Advisor, Human Artistry Campaign

Chad Hummel, Principal, McKool Smith

Lisa Oratz, Senior Counsel, Perkins Coie

Jenni Katzman, Senior Director of Government Affairs, Microsoft

Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator, SAG-AFTRA

Paul Lekas, Senior Vice President, Global Public Policy, Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA)

Peter Csathy, Chairman, Creative Media, Moderator

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4 – 4:40 PM: Pacific Time Zone

Session I: ARIA, East Level 1, Joshua 8

Streaming Strategies: Platform Innovation, Advertising & Brand Loyalty

More than ever, “The Media Mantras” of consumer satisfaction, data analysis, subscription eyeballs and brand loyalty live the future of advertising and video programming. The media and technology industries are now, more than ever, tightly embedded into the consumer ecosystem. Somewhere between brand loyalty, subscription eyeballs, advertising, on-demand services, tech innovation plus embedded AI and specialized monetization targeting resides the future of the media industry. We live in a moving target of innovation.

Ira Rubenstein,  Chief Digital and Marketing Officer, PBS

Melissa Wasserman, Head of Marketing, Samsung Ads

Rene Santaella, Chief Operating Officer, Estrella MediaCo

Sarah Ivey, Chief Strategy Officer, Havas Media Network

Tony Marlow, Global Chief Marketing Officer, LG Ad Solutions

Ashan Khan,  Head of US Agency Partnerships, Uber Advertising

Matt Rivet, Partner, Altman Solon, Moderator

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