• www.digitalmediawire.com

2020 AGENDA

DOWNLOAD THE AGENDA
Keynote Fireside View From The Top Video/TV/Movies Brands/Advertising Games/Esports Music Rightstech Creators/Influencers
  • thursday feb 06
  • friday feb 07

registration OPEN

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Bayview Ballroom Foyer

Welcome and Introductory Remarks

9:30 AM - 9:40 AM
Bayview Ballroom
5 MEDIA BUSINESS TRENDS TO WATCH IN 2020

SPEAKER:
Ned Sherman, Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP ; Founder, Digital Media Wire
Ned Sherman

Partner, Manatt Digital, Phelps & Phillips, LLP;
Founder, Digital Media Wire

OPENING PRESENTATIONS

9:40 AM - 9:50 AM
Bayview Ballroom

CONTENT WITH A PURPOSE: HOW TO UTILIZE THE POWER OF STORYTELLING FOR GOOD

PRESENTER: Shabnam Mogharabi, Co-Founder and GM of SoulPancake, a division of Participant Media
Shabnam Mogharabi

Co-Founder and GM of SoulPancake,
a division of Participant Media

9:50 AM - 10:00 AM
Bayview Ballroom

MUSIC, TV, FILM... AND NOW STREET ART? THE EMERGING MARKET OF ART STREAMING

PRESENTER: Dot Bustelo, CEO/Founder, Loupe
Dot Bustelo

CEO/Founder,
Loupe

10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Bayview Ballroom

THE VIEW FROM HOLLYWOOD: STATE OF MEDIA BUSINESS 2020

PRESENTER: Andrew Wallenstein, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Variety
Andrew Wallenstein

Co-Editor-in-Chief,
Variety


View From The Top: The future of streaming

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Bayview Ballroom
This panel of industry leaders will discuss how video content will be consumed and monetized through streaming and OTT services. What business models and pricing strategies are likely to drive adoption and user growth? How will different services distinguish themselves and attract loyal subscribers? What innovations, business models and features will fuel growth in the marketplace?
PANELISTS:
Rob Holmes, VP of Programming and Engagement, Roku
Leslie Iwerks, Founder and Creative Director, Iwerks & Co.
Soumya Sriraman, Founding President and CEO, BritBox
Joanne Waage, General Manager, Crunchyroll
MODERATOR: Lucas Shaw, Entertainment Reporter, Bloomberg
Rob Holmes

VP of Programming and Engagement,
Roku

Leslie Iwerks

Founder and Creative Director,
Iwerks & Co

Soumya Sriraman

Founding President and CEO,
BritBox

Joanne Waage

General Manager,
Crunchyroll

Lucas Shaw

Entertainment Reporter,
Bloomberg

KEYNOTE CONVERSATION with pluto tv

10:45 AM - 11:15AM 
Bayview Ballroom
SPEAKERS:
Tom Ryan, CEO, Pluto TV
INTERVIEWER: Dawn Chmielewski, Senior Editor Media, Entertainment and Technology, Forbes
Tom Ryan

CEO,
Pluto TV

Dawn Chmielewski

Senior Editor Media, Entertainment and Technology,
Forbes

MORNING COFFEE BREAK

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Sponsored by Music Reports

VIDEO/TV/MOVIES:
FEATURED PRESENTATION: SOFTWARE DEFINED SOCIETY: THE RACE TO BUILD A DIGITAL TWIN OF THE REAL WORLD

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Bayview Ballroom 
SPEAKER:
Robert Tercek, CEO and Co-Founder, VIA: Venture Intellect Associates
Robert Tercek

CEO and Co-Founder,
VIA: Venture Intellect Associates

MUSIC: FIRESIDE CHAT with SUPERFLY

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Sierra
SPEAKERS:
Rich Goodstone, Co-Founder, Superfly
Interviewer: Seth Schachner, Managing Director, Strat Americas
Rich Goodstone

Co-Founder,
Superfly

Seth Schachner

Managing Director,
Strat Americas

GAMES/ESPORTS:
FIRESIDE CHAT WITH ROBLOX AND WARNER BROS.

REACHING YOUR AUDIENCE THROUGH IMMERSIVE GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT PLATFORMS
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Promenade
SPEAKERS:
Andrew Hotz, EVP of Worldwide Digital Marketing & Chief Data Scientist, Warner Bros. Pictures
Interviewer: Christina Wootton, VP of Brand Partnerships, Roblox
Andrew Hotz

EVP of Worldwide Digital Marketing and Chief Data Strategist,
Warner Bros

Christina Wootton

Vice President of Partnerships,
Roblox

RIGHTSTECH: FeatUred presentation and chat 

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Pacific III
Digital media and user-generated platforms have given rise to a host of issues in identifying content and finding its rightful owners. However, with both the tech and regulation surrounding these issues shifting and maturing, attributing this content and licensing it at scale is now possible. Pex’s Attribution Engine harnesses this change by enabling a third-party service free of charge, where rights holders can register their works and platforms can clear licensed content for their users. Pex hopes this will usher in a new, real-time & transparent era of rights management.
PRESENTER:
Amadea Choplin, Chief Operating Officer, Pex
Moderator: Paul Sweeting, Co-Founder, RightsTech Project, Founder & Principal,
Concurrent Media Strategies
Amadea Choplin

Chief Operating Officer,
Pex

Paul Sweeting

Co-Founder, RightsTech Project;
Founder & Principal, Concurrent Media Strategies

VIDEO/TV/MOVIES: 
SPORTS & ESPORTS:
A New Wave of Interactivity at the Intersection of Streaming, Gamification & Sports Fan Engagement

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Bayview
Streaming TV is thriving. But live sports services have unique challenges and opportunities in the domain of interactivity. Legalized betting is accelerating investment in new products and gamification. Twitch, HQ Trivia, eSports and the rise of influencer marketing have shown how chat can work with video feeds. And as TV evolves, sports teams, leagues and channels will continue to deepen and broaden fan engagement. This panel will feature sports leaders from different perspectives sharing insights and real-life examples of the future of sports video, today.
PANELISTS:
Jayar Donlan, Executive Vice President, Advanced Media, WWE
Scott Kegley, Executive Director of Digital Media & Innovation, Minnesota Vikings
Jenna Kurath, Vice President of Startup Partner Development, SportsTech, Comcast Cable
Sandra Lopez, Vice President and General Manager, Intel Sports
MODERATOR: Brian Ring, CEO, Ring Digital
Jayar Donlan

Executive Vice President, Advanced Media,
WWE

Scott Kegley

Executive Director of Digital Media & Innovation,
Minnesota Vikings

Jenna Kurath

Vice President of Startup Partner Development, SportsTech,
Comcast Cable

Sandra Lopez

VP/GM,
Intel Sports

Brian Ring

Principal Analyst,
Ring Digital

BRANDS/ADVERTISINg: 
 ADAPTING TO THE CHANGING DISTRIBUTION LANDSCAPE

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Sierra
Distribution platforms are constantly evolving and offering more ways for brands to engage their consumers, each with varying results. With each change, there is an investment of time, money, and experimentation. Additionally, pop-up blockers are affecting views as consumers seek an interruption-free digital lifestyle. Hear from leaders in their field discuss what worked, what hasn’t, and what they’ve learned to keep delivering value to their consumers.
PANELISTS:
Greg Clayman, SVP New Platforms, Strategic Partnerships, Entertainment One
Kevin Dreyfuss, VP Digital Content Studio, AMC Networks
Greg Kampanis, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Digital, Omnia Media
Nathan Moore, Director, Principal Software Engineer, StackPath
MODERATOR: Susan Brazer, CEO, LionShare Media
Greg Clayman

SVP New Platforms, Strategic Partnerships,
Entertainment One

Kevin Dreyfuss

VP Digital Content Studio,
AMC Networks

Greg Kampanis

Senior VicePresident & General Manager,
Omnia Media

Nathan Moore

Director, Principal Software Engineer,
StackPath

Susan Brazer

CEO,
LionShare Media

GAMES/ESPORTS: THE State of the digital games market

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Promenade
Industry leaders discuss the state of the games industry as the business continues its transition towards a multi-platform future. What does it take to make a successful game these days across platforms? What emerging platforms will be the most important in the years to come? How do you acquire and retain users and make money in this increasingly complicated gaming universe? 
PANELISTS:
Franco De Cesare, Head of Console & Online Gaming, Facebook
Andrew Paradise, CEO, Skillz
Rob Schonfeld, Senior Vice President, Revenue, Activision Blizzard
Chris Heatherly, Former EVP, Games and Digital Platforms, NBC Universal
Moderator: Chris Younger, President, Ayzenberg Group
Franco De Cesare

Head of Console & Online Gaming,
Facebook

Andrew Paradise

CEO,
Skillz

Rob Schonfeld

Senior Vice President, Revenue
Activision Blizzard

Chris Heatherly

Former EVP, Games and Digital Platforms,
NBC Universal

Chris Younger

President,
Ayzenberg Group

MUSIC: MUsic & interactivity 

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Pacific II
This panel of tech-media experts will discuss technology developments in the music business in data, immersive and live entertainment.
PANELISTS:
Josh Kaplan, CEO, Stemit
Ahmet Zappa, EVP, Global Business Development, Eyellusion
Bill Gagnon, SVP Business Development, Strategic Technology, Universal Music Group
MODERATOR: Ty Roberts, CEO, Ty Roberts Innovation
Josh Kaplan

CEO,
Stemit

Ahmet Zappa

EVP, Global Business Development,
Eyellusion

Bill Gagnon

SVP Business Development, Strategic Technology,
Universal Music Group

Ty Roberts

CEO,
Ty Roberts Innovation

RIGHTSTECH: The futurE OF RIGHTS & ROYALTIES

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Pacific III 
Industry leaders discuss the latest tools and trends in digital licensing and rights management, the impact of legislative changes on how movies, music and television are licensed and distributed, and what artists and rights owners can expect in the years to come.
PANELISTS:

Jon Bahr, VP, Creator Services, CD Baby
Virginie Berger, Co-Founder, WeAreMusicTech
Steven Haft, Head of Global Partnerships, Consensys
Nick Weir-Williams, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Ingenta
MODERATOR: Mark Netter, CEO, ElectraCast
Jon Bahr

VP, Creator Services,
CD Baby

Virginie Berger

Co-Founder,
WeAreMusicTech

Steven Haft

Head of Global Partnerships,
Consensys

Nick Weir-Williams

Director of Strategic Partnerships,
Ingenta

Mark Netter

CEO,
ElectraCast

VIP LUNCH (INVITE-ONLY)

12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Sponsored by O'Melveny

VIEW FROM THE TOP: THE X[R] FACTOR: CREATING IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES FOR ENTERTAINMENT

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Bayview Ballroom
This panel of leaders in immersive entertainment will discuss the hardware and software, including sensory interfaces, applications, and infrastructures, that are enabling immersive content creation for virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), augmented reality (AR), and cinematic reality (CR). How are these tools being used to generate new entertainment experiences by bringing digital objects into the physical world and bringing physical world objects into the digital world? The panel will focus on what is available in the market today. What are the available apps, content, devices, and headsets? What is the current state of consumer adoption?
PANELISTS:
Bjorn Book-Larsson, President of Viveport, HTC
Clint Kisker, President & Co-Founder, MWM
Tony Parisi, Head of AR and VR Ad Innovation, Unity Technologies
Joanna Popper, Global Lead, Virtual Reality Location Based Entertainment, HP
Ted Schilowitz, Futurist in Residence, Paramount
MODERATOR: Christina Heller, CEO, Metastage
Bjorn Book-Larsson

President of Viveport,
HTC

Clint Kisker

President & Co-Founder,
MWM

Tony Parisi

Head of AR and VR Ad Innovation,
Unity Technologies

Joanna Popper

SGlobal Lead, Virtual Reality Location Based Entertainment,
HP

Ted Schilowitz

Futurist,
Paramount

Christina Heller

CEO,
Metastage

NETWORKING BREAK

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Bayview Ballroom

Video/TV/Movies: 
Featured conversation: STREAMING AND THE NEW ECONOMICS OF HOLLYWOOD

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Bayview Ballroom
PANELISTS:
Halsey Minor, Founder & CEO, Live Planet
Interviewer: Seth Shapiro, Managing Partner, Pacific Strategy Partners
Halsey Minor

Founder & CEO,
Live Planet

Seth Shapiro

Governor,
Television Academy

BRANDS/ADVERTISING: 
What's next in EXPERIENTIAL marketing

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Sierra
Experiential is a key component of brand marketing today. This panel will discuss the types of experiences that are drawing audiences and fans and the marriage of the digital and physical to create measurable engagement before and after the event.
PANELISTS:
Ashley Crowder, CEO, VNTANA
Gabrielle Kessler, VP Experiential, Future PLC
Michelle Roguso, Head of Experiential Marketing within Brand Consulting, CAA
Christopher Sumner, SVP Business Development and Strategy, Refinery29
MODERATOR: Sarah Unger, SVP, Cultural Insights & Strategy, Civic Entertainment Group
Ashley Crowder

CEO,
VNTANA

Gabrielle Kessler

VP Experiential,
Future PLC

Michelle Roguso

Head of Experiential Marketing within Brand Consulting,
CAA

Christopher Sumner

SVP Business Development and Strategy,
Refinery29

Sarah Unger

SVP, Cultural Insights & Strategy,
Civic Entertainment Group

GAMES/ESPORTS: 
dealmakers panel: m&a & investment in games

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Promenade
This panel of dealmakers and corporate development heads at leading games companies will discuss the current landscape and future outlook for M&A and investments in the games business. 
PANELISTS:
Derek Douglas, Head of Games Department, CAA
Sean Lee, Chief Corporate Development Officer, Wargaming
Henry Lowenfels, SVP of Business Development, Scopely
Colin McCafferty, Managing Partner, McCafferty & Company
MODERATOR: Ned Sherman, Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP; Founder, Digital Media Wire
Derek Douglas

Head of Games Department,
CAA

Sean Lee

Chief Corporate Development Officer,
Wargaming

Henry Lowenfels

SVP of Business Development,
Scopely

Colin McCafferty

Managing Partner,
McCafferty & Company

Ned Sherman

Partner, Manatt Phelps & Phillips, LLP,; Co-Founder, Digital Media Wire

RIGHTSTECH: FIRESIDE CHAT

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Pacific III
CROWDFUNDING DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT
PANELISTS:
Jason Fishman, SVP Digital Strategy, DNA - Digital Niche Agency, Inc.
Gene Massey, CEO, MediaShares
David Willis, CEO, That Christmas Movie
Jason Fishman

SVP Digital Strategy,
DNA - Digital Niche Agency, Inc.

Gene Massey

CEO,
MediaShares

David Williss

CEO,
That Christmas Movie

VIDEO/TV/MOVIES: 
TODAY’S VIDEO MIX: OTT, CABLE, AND LINEAR TELEVISION

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Bayview
The lines between linear television and OTT services are blurred more than ever with digital services offering network/cable streams with DVR capabilities. Alternately, traditional linear services have their own apps and are buying into OTT services and content. What does this say about the viewing habits of today’s consumers? Are broadcasters and distribution companies responding effectively? Where do advertisers fit in? 
PANELISTS:
Paul Cabana, EVP, Multi-Platform Programming, A+E Networks
Michael Cohen, President, Whistle
Hale Boggs, Partner, O’Melveny & Myers LLP
Ed Laczynski, CEO, Zype
MODERATOR: Colin Dixon, Founder & Chief Analyst, nScreenMedia
Paul Cabana

EVP, Multi-Platform Programming,
A+E Networks

Michael Cohen

President,
Whistle

Hale Boggs

Partner,
O’Melveny & Myers LLP

Ed Laczynski

CEO,
Zype

Colin Dixon

Founder & Chief Analyst,
nScreenMedia

BRANDS/ADVERTISING: 
the entertainment marketing mix: STRATEGIES FOR IMPACT

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Sierra
This panel of entertainment marketers will discuss the evolving mix of strategies and channels involved in marketing large scale entertainment events including releases of TV shows, movies and games, and openings of attractions, location based experiences and other productions and shows. What is the role of celebrity endorsements, strategic brand partnerships, and product placement. What are the digital strategies including influencer marketing and content marketing. Which digital channels have the greatest impact and bang for the buck?
PANELISTS:
Sandro Corsaro, Chief Creative Officer, Fandango 
James DeJulio, Co-Founder and CEO, Tongal
Peter Phillips, COO, GIPHY
Tom Fishman, VP Marketing, Eko
Moderator: Linda Ong, Chief Culture Officer, Civic Entertainment Group
Sandro Corsaro

Chief Creative Officer,
Fandango

James DeJulio

Co-Founder and CEO,
Tongal

Peter Phillips

COO,
GIPHY

Tom Fishman

VP Marketing,
Eko

Linda Ong

Chief Culture Officer,
Civic Entertainment Group

GAMES/ESPORTs: HOLLYWOOD & GAMES

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Promenade
This panel brings together a mix of companies and executives from the TV, film and Games industries to discuss the intersection of this highly immersive and profitable creative space.
PANELISTS:
Jamil Moledina, Principal, XP Consulting LLC
Dan Murray, President, Skybound Interactive
Kirin Sinha, CEO, Illumix
MODERATOR: Josh Brooks, Senior Vice President of Brand Strategy and Marketing, Jam City
Jamil Moledina

Principal,
XP Consulting LLC

Dan Murray

President,
Skybound Interactive

Kirin Sinha

CEO,
Illumix

Josh Brooks

Senior Vice President of Brand Strategy and Marketing,
Jam City

MUSIC: technology and the ever-evolving music business

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Pacific II
This next phase of music tech is taking opportunities for artists way beyond promotion and small royalty payments. AI-generated music is directly tied to distribution and revenue. Artist-programmed skills on voice-controlled devices make the artist-fan connection personal. How else will music tech evolve in 2020 and how can you prepare for it?
PANELISTS:
Mike Lu, CEO, Triller
Lars Murray, Partner, Voxally
Michael Shanley, Vice President, IT & Business Development, Music Reports, Inc.
John Vars, CEO, Mixhalo
MODERATOR: Sid Fohrman, Partner, Sheppard Mullin 
Mike Lu

CEO,
Triller

Lars Murray

Partner,
Voxally

Michael Shanley

Vice President, IT & Business Development,
Music Reports, Inc.

John Vars

Chief Executive Officer,
Mixhalo

Sid Fohrman

Partner,
Sheppard Mullin

RIGHTSTECH: The Price of Rights: How the Streaming Boom is Impacting Licensing Fees and Library Values

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Pacific III
Worldwide growth in paid music subscriptions and the boom in over-the-top video streaming services is creating unprecedented demand for streaming rights. How is that affecting the price of rights and the value of content libraries?
PANELISTS:
Jaime Otero, Managing Director, Rights Trade
Neeta Ragoowansi, Co-Founder/SVP, Business Development & Legal Affairs, NPREX (National Performing Rights Exchange)
Richard Conlon, Founder, Rights Management Holdings LLC
MODERATOR: Vickie Nauman, Founder/Owner, CrossBorderWorks
Jaime Otero

Managing Director,
Rights Trade

Neeta Ragoowansi

Co-Founder/SVP, Business Development & Legal Affairs,
NPREX (National Performing Rights Exchange)

Richard Conlon

Founder,
Rights Management Holdings LLC

Vickie Nauman

Founder/Owner,
CrossBorderWorks

VIDEO/TV/MOVIES: NICHE OTT SERVICES: FORMULAS FOR SUCCESS

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Bayview
There are more than 200 streaming services today, each vying for consumer attention and dollars. What is the secret sauce that allows some like Crunchyroll and WWE to succeed and others to shutter? This panel will focus on lessons learned and the key factors that fuel success for niche subscription streaming platforms.

PANELISTS:
Kun Gao, Founder,  Crunchyroll, Inc.
Damian Pelliccione, CEO and Co-Founder, Revry
Jonathan Skogmo, Founder and CEO, Jukin Media
David Williams, GM, SVP of Channels, pocket.watch
MODERATOR:  Allison Dollar, CEO, ITV Alliance
Kun Gao

Founder,
Crunchyroll, Inc.

Damian Pelliccione

CEO and Co-Founder,
Revry

Jonathan Skogmo

Founder and CEO,
Jukin Media

David Williams

GM, SVP of Channels,
pocket.watch

Allison Dollar

CEO,
ITV Alliance

BRANDS/ADVERTISING: 
Brand as a media company: WHAT’S NEXT?

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Sierra
Brands are increasingly focused on creating content at scale with many industry influencers pointing to the media company model as key to brand success in the fragmented multi-channel world we live in today. According to Gary Vaynerchuk, “There is no reason to anything other than act like a media company in today’s digital age.” This panel of industry insiders will discuss the pros and cons of brands adopting the media company mentality and will provide examples of hits and misses as it looks at what’s ahead..
PANELISTS:
Geoffrey DeStefano, Founder & CEO, Brand Programming Studios
Andrew Fair,  Executive Director, Entertainment Marketing, Ogilvy
Jeff Filiberto, Head of Entertainment within Brand Consulting, CAA
Owen Leimbach, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Tiny Horse
MODERATOR:  Shaun Clark, Partner, Sheppard Mullin
Geoffrey DeStefano

Founder & CEO,
Brand Programming Studios

Andrew Fair

Executive Director, Entertainment Marketing,
Ogilvy

Jeff Filiberto

Head of Entertainment within Brand Consulting,
CAA

Owen Leimbach

Co-Founder & Managing Partner,
Tiny Horse

Shaun Clark

Partner,
Sheppard Mullin

GAMES/ESPORTS: 
VIRTUAL HOLLYWOOD: WHAT ARE THE MAJOR STUDIOS DOING TO EMBRACE XR?

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Promenade
Hollywood franchises have surged beyond the theater to generate billions of dollars in revenue from video games to toys to live experiences. What is the opportunity to extend storytelling and fan engagement into the realm of AR/VR/MR. What monetization opportunities exist at this intersection of storytelling and XR? What roles will immersive technologies play in brand engagement and storytelling moving forward?
PANELISTS:
Shiraz Akmal, CEO & Co-Founder, SPACES
Lara Cawsey, New Business Manager, The Third Floor
Guy Costantini, VP of Global Interactive Marketing, Skydance Media
Tony Mugavero, CEO, Littlstar
MODERATOR: Mary Ermitanio, Senior Manager, Manatt Digital
Shiraz Akmal

CEO & Co-Founder,
SPACES

Lara Cawsey

New Business Manager,
The Third Floor

Guy Costantini

VP of Global Interactive Marketing,
Skydance Media

Tony Mugavero

CEO,
Littlstar

Mary Ermitanio

Senior Manager,
Manatt Digital

MUSIC: The tOKENIZATION OF HIP HOP music

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Pacific II
Last year we discussed Blockchain and Hip Hop; now let’s turn to the other category of blockchain projects: token economies. Here lies a unique angle and market which can help independent music artists unlock new financing opportunities, without having to sacrifice their ownership rights and contract rights, including control of future royalties to intermediaries and recording companies. Token economies recognize and reward fans for coming to the stage and utilizing services. Tech This Out’s panel will explore and examine how artist will be able to sell tokens to fans directly in order to raise funds for creative projects.

PANELISTS:
Fabian Alsultany, Director of Business Affairs, RChain Cooperative
Barbara Bickham, Founder & CTO, Trailyn Ventures, LLC
Erik Mendelson, CEO/co-Founder, Tune Token
Tatiana Moroz, Singer/Songwriter, Creator, TatainaCoin
Joe Torry, Comedian, Actor, Entrepreneur
MODERATOR: Mike Johns, Founder, Digital Mind State
Fabian Alsultany

Director of Business Affairs,
RChain Cooperative

Barbara Bickham

Founder & CTO,
Trailyn Ventures, LLC

Erik Mendelson

CEO/co-founder,
Tune Token

Tatiana Moroz

Singer/Songwriter, Creator,
TatainaCoin

Joe Torry


Comedian, Actor, Entrepreneur

Mike Johns

Founder/CEO, Executive Producer,
Digital Mind State, Tech This Out

RIGHTSTECH: The Art of Artificial Intelligence

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Pacific III
From music and movies, to fine arts, stock photography, journalism and literature, the number of works produced by, or with the help of artificial intelligence systems is growing rapidly. How will the increasing use of A.I. impact human creators? Who owns the rights to machine-made works?
PANELISTS:
Sam Estes, Co-Founder / Director of Music Production, Amper Music
Taishi Fukuyama, COO, Amadeus Code
Tobias Quessier, CEO and Co-Founder, Cinelytic
Moderator: Ted Cohen, Managing Partner, TAG Strategic
Sam Estes

Co-Founder / Director of Music Production,
Amper Music

Taishi Fukuyama

COO,
Amadeus Code

Tobias Quessier

CEO and Co-Founder,
Cinelytic

Ted Cohen

Managing Partner,
TAG Strategic

VIEW FROM THE TOP: THE FUTURE OF THE VIDEOS/TV/MOVIES BUSINESS

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Bayview Ballroom
This panel of top decision-makers discusses the future of monetization and new digital distribution models and platforms for premium video. What does it take to make successful premium video content to be distributed and monetized on multiple platforms and devices? How do you engage, empower, connect and monetize audiences across platforms? What trends and developments are the most important to the future direction of the industry?
PANELISTS:
Andrea Downing, Co-President, PBS Distribution
Alison Hoffman, CMO, Starz
Jeff Clanagan, President, Codeblack Films, Laugh Out Loud, and HartBeat Digital
MODERATOR: Lori H. Schwartz, Governor, The Television Academy
Andrea Downing,

Co-President,
PBS Distribution

Alison Hoffman

CMO,
Starz

Jeff Clanagan

President,
Codeblack Films, Laugh Out Loud, and HartBeat Digital

Lori H. Schwartz

Governor,
The Television Academy

KEYNOTE CONVERSATION WITH CBS ALL ACCESS

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Bayview Ballroom
Featuring: Julie McNamara, Executive Vice President, Head of Original Content, CBS All Access
MODERATOR: Dawn Chmielewski, Senior Editor Media, Entertainment and Technology, Forbes
Julie McNamara

Executive Vice President, Head of Original Content,
CBS All Access

Dawn Chmielewski

Senior Editor Media, Entertainment and Technology,
Forbes

DAY 1 RECEPTION (BAYVIEW ROOFTOP)
Sponsored by IBM

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Bayview Rooftop

Welcome and Introductory Remarks

9:30 AM - 9:40 AM
Bayview Ballroom
SPEAKER:
Ned Sherman, Partner, Manatt Digital; Founder, Digital Media Wire

Ned Sherman

Partner, Manatt Digital;
Founder, Digital Media Wire

OPENING PRESENTATIONS: 
THE FUTURE OF BRANDS, MARKETING & ENTERTAINMENT

Visionary presenters give their perspectives on the future of brands, marketing and entertainment followed by Q/A.
9:40 AM - 10:00 AM
Bayview Ballroom

The Growth of Mobile Games

PRESENTERS: Gabrielle Heyman, Head of Global Ad Sales, Zynga
Gabrielle Heyman

Head of Global Ad Sales,
Zynga

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Bayview Ballroom

Creating In-Camera VFX with Real-Time Workflows

PRESENTERS: David Morin, Head of Los Angeles Lab, Epic Games
David Morin

Head of Los Angeles Lab,
Epic Games

View From The Top: The power of direct and digital for brands & Marketing

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Bayview Ballroom
This panel of industry heavy weights tackles our conference theme – “The Power of Direct and Digital” – a theme that speaks to the massive shift underway in the media landscape as consumers are empowered by new technologies, platforms and devices that are enabling them to access media and entertainment content - video, games, music, comics and books - on their own terms - whenever and however they want. How are media companies and brands harnessing the power to own their customer relationships and engage directly with consumers? How are digital technologies, platforms and devices being used to open new channels, broaden customer reach and drive revenue?
PANELISTS:
Hemal Ghelani, VP, Analytics Advisory Leader, Technology, Media, Entertainment, Genpact
Rebecca Glashow, Co-Head, Awesomeness
Marc Karzen, CEO and Strategist, Relishmix
Shannon Pruitt, Managing Partner, Walt Disney Television Portfolio of Networks, Horizon Media
Eric Smith, Industry Manager for Entertainment, Facebook
MODERATOR: David Bloom, Consultant and Columnist, Tubefilter
Hemal Ghelani

VP, Analytics Advisory Leader, Technology, Media, Entertainment,
Genpact

Rebecca Glashow

Co-Head,
Awesomeness

Marc Karzen

CEO and Strategist,
Relishmix

Shannon Pruitt

Managing Partner, Walt Disney Television Portfolio of Networks,
Horizon Media

Eric Smith

Industry Manager for Entertainment,
Facebook

David Bloom

Consultant and Columnist,
Tubefilter

fireside chat with roc nation

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM 
Bayview Ballroom
FIRESIDE CHAT WITH ROC NATION
SPEAKER: Reza Sarrafieh, National Director, Roc Nation Records
Moderator: Hisham Dahud, Founder, ArtistPro

fireside chat with sony music and facebook spark ar

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM 
Bayview Ballroom
SPEAKERS:
Adam Cardew, VP, Podcasting & Creative Strategy, Sony Music Entertainment
Dren McDonald, Composer/Sound Designer, Facebook
Alexis Miller, Lead, Global Product Marketing, Facebook
Christopher Price, Strategic Partner Manager for Augmented Reality, Facebook
Adam Cardew

VP, Podcasting & Creative Strategy,
Sony Music Entertainment

Dren McDonald

Composer/Sound Designer,
Facebook

Alexis Miller

Lead, Global Product Marketing,
Facebook

Christopher Price

Strategic Partner Manager for Augmented Reality,
Facebook

MORNING BREAK

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

VIDEO/TV/MOVIES:  FIRESIDE CHAT with Skydance

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Bayview
Skydance Media: Storytelling Across Platforms
Skydance Media brings stories to life in bold and exciting ways and releases its content across many different platforms including traditional theatrical releases and streaming across four different divisions (film, television, interactive, animation). Skydance Media President and Chief Operating Officer, Jesse Sisgold, will discuss industry trends and how Skydance is evolving to capitalize on a rapidly shifting entertainment landscape.
SPEAKER:
Jesse Sisgold, President, Skydance
MODERATOR: Seth Shapiro, Governor, Television Academy
Jesse Sisgold

President,
Skydance

Seth Shapiro

Governor,
Television Academy

CREATORS/INFLUENCERS:  FIRESIDE CHAT With tenderfoot tv

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Sierra
SPEAKERS:
Donald Albright, Co-Founder and CEO, Tenderfoot TV
Payne Lindsey, Co-Founder and EP, Tenderfoot TV
MODERATOR: Natalie Jarvey, Digital Media Editor, The Hollywood Reporter
Donald Albright

Co-Founder and CEO,
Tenderfoot TV

Payne Lindsey

Co-Founder and EP,
Tenderfoot TV

Natalie Jarvey

Digital Media Editor,
The Hollywood Reporter

GAMES ESPORTS:  women in gaming

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Promenade
This panel of women leaders in the game industry will discuss the role of diversity in the games industry, including the challenges and opportunities to create a more balanced workforce and development teams that reflect the diversity of gamer culture and the population as a whole. The panel will share ideas and best practices to bring about change and increase diversity in the industry.
PANELISTS:
Amber Allen, CEO, Double A Labs
Lisa Anderson, SVP of Game Operations, Jam City
Sabaa Rehmani, Co-Founder and President, Denali Publishing
Jeonghee Jin, CEO, Pearl Abyss America
MODERATOR: Stephanie Barish, CEO, IndieCade

Amber Allen

CEO,
Double A Labs

Lisa Anderson

SVP of Game Operations,
Jam City

Sabaa Rehmani

Co-Founder and President,
Denali Publishing

Jeonghee Jin

CEO,
Pearl Abyss America

Stephanie Barish

CEO,
IndieCade

VIDEO/TV/MOVIES: 
original video content leaders roundtable

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Bayview
Quality video content is in demand with digital, television and cable networks competing to capture and retain viewers. This panel of industry experts will discuss the formats, genres and storytelling techniques that are in most demand, how competition is driving innovation and creativity and the winning formulas for success.
PANELISTS:
Floris Bauer, Co-Founder & President, Gunpowder & Sky
Bryn Mooser, CEO, XTR
Daniel Tibbets, President and General Manager, El Rey Network
Shelley Zimmerman, Co-Head, Awesomeness
MODERATOR: Jonathan Hurd, Director, Altman Vilandrie & Co
Floris Bauer

Co-Founder & President,
Gunpowder & Sky

Bryn Mooser

CEO,
XTR

Daniel Tibbets

President and General Manager,
El Rey Network

Shelley Zimmerman

Co-Head,
Awesomeness

Jonathan Hurd

Director,
Altman Vilandrie & Co

CREATORS/INFLUENCERS: The Podcast Revolution

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Sierra
Podcasts are seeing a surge in popularity, despite having been around for over a decade. How are brands, advertisers, and talent cashing in on the recent podcast revolution? 
PANELISTS:
Kristen Muller, CCO, Southern California Public Radio
Jen Sargent, Chief Operating Officer, Wondery
Colin Thomson, Founder & CEO, Kast Media
Julia Turner, Deputy Managing Editor for Arts and Entertainment, LA Times
MODERATOR: Wesley T. A'Harrah, President, Hyper Orange
Kristen Muller

CCO,
Southern California Public Radio

Jen Sargent

Chief Operating Office,
Wondery

Colin Thomson

Founder & CEO,
Kast Media

Julia Turner

Deputy Managing Editor for Arts and Entertainment,
LA Times

Wesley T. A'Harrah

President,
Hyper Orange

GAMES/ESPORTS: 
esports: THE OPPORTUNITY FOR BRANDS, AGENCIES & MARKETERS 

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Promenade
The panel will discuss the best of brand activations of esports teams, leagues, competitive gamers and streamers and the rapidly growing and evolving market for eSports.
PANELISTS:
Rishi Chada, Head of Gaming, Twitter
Cameron Kelly, Chief Marketing Officer, Complexity Gaming
Felix Lahaye, Founder and CEO, United Esports
Mike Lee, Esports Agent, United Talent Agency
MODERATOR: Minard Hamilton, Managing Partner, Driver Ventures
Rishi Chada

Head of Gaming,
Twitter

Cameron Kelly

Chief Marketing Officer,
Complexity Gaming

Felix Lahaye

Founder and CEO,
United Esports

Mike Lee

Esports Agent,
United Talent Agency

Minard Hamilton

Managing Partner,
Driver Ventures

rightstech: Building Bridges: Managing Rights Across Industry Divides

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Pacific III
From music in movies and games, to characters in books and video, IP often crosses industry categories. But industries don’t always speak the same language when it comes to rights and royalties. How can different sectors work together more efficiently? What can each learn from the other?
PANELISTS:
Rana DiOrio, Founder & CEO , Creative Mint
Jennifer Freed, CEO, Trevanna
Vance Ikezoye, President and CEO, Audible Magic
Peter Rafelson, Founder/President, ElectraCast
MODERATOR: Paul Sweeting, Co-Founder, RightsTech Project; Founder & Principal, Concurrent Media Strategies
Rana DiOrio

Founder & CEO,
Creative Mint

Jennifer Freed

CEO,
Trevanna

Vance Ikezoye

President and CEO,
Audible Magic

Peter Rafelson

Founder/President,
ElectraCast

Paul Sweeting

Co-Founder, RightsTech Project; Founder & Principal, Concurrent Media Strategies

Lunch BreaK
VIP LUNCH (INVITE-ONLY)

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Hosted by Comcast Technology Solutions

View from the top: esports next big act

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Bayview Ballroom
PANELISTS:
Dave Madden, SVP, Global Brand Partnerships, Electronic Arts
Yvette Martinez Rea, CEO , ESL Gaming
Josh Swartz, COO, PopDog
Kent Wakeford, Co-Founder and Vice Chairman, Gen.G
Sean Charles, SVP, Publisher & Developer Relations, ESL
Khalid Jones, Managing Partner, Source Rock Partners
MODERATOR: Jared Bartie, Partner, O’Melveny & Myers LLP
Dave Madden

SVP, Global Brand Partnerships,
Electronic Arts

Yvette Martinez-Rea

Chief Executive Officer,
ESL North America

Josh Swartz

Chief Operating Officer,
PopDog

Kent Wakeford

Co-Founder and Vice Chairman,
Gen.G

Sean Charles,

SVP, Publisher & Developer Relations,
ESL

Khalid Jones

Managing Partner,
Source Rock Partners

Jared Bartie

Partner, Co-Chair, Sports Industry Group,
O’Melveny & Myers LLP

FIRESIDE CHAT: UPPING THE GAME IN GAMING VC

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Bayview Ballroom
SPEAKERS:
Peter Levin, Managing Director, Griffin Gaming Partners
Phil Sanderson, Managing Director, Griffin Gaming Partners
Nick Tuosto, Managing Director and Head of Gaming, LionTree
INTERVIEWER: Ned Sherman, Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP; Co-Founder, Digital Media Wire
Peter Levin

Managing Director,
Griffin Gaming Partners

Phil Sanderson

Managing Director,
Griffin Gaming Partners

Nick Tuosto

Managing Director and Head of Gaming,
LionTree

Ned Sherman

Partner, Manatt,Phelps & Phillips, LLP;Co-Founder, Digital Media Wire

NEtworking break

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

VIDEO/tv/movies: 
THE FUTURE OF SPORTS PROGRAMMING:
LEGACY VS OTT VS DTC

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Bayview
Televised sports have historically been, and continue to be, the scoring machine of content formats when it comes to aggregating large audiences. While most other legacy categories have faded under a strong pass rush of new distribution platforms, sports programming continues to consistently attract fans and put points on the revenue scoreboard. That is why every major OTT platform has signed free agent deals with rights owners as a cornerstone of their content offerings. And more recently, the direct-to-consumer category has created yet more opportunities for teams and leagues to monetize their offerings. How are the X’s and O’s moving across this landscape? Who will be the winners and losers? Join our all-star panel as we swing for the fences.
PANELISTS:
Kevin Conroy, Founder & CEO, ConroyMedia
Patrick Dees, Co-Founder and Chief Gaming Officer, Fan Control Football League
Gayle Dickie, Founder & CEO, World News Entertainment
MODERATOR: Steve Bradbury, President & Head Coach, Deep Sports
Kevin Conroy

Founder & CEO,
ConroyMedia

Gayle Dickie

Founder & CEO,
World News Entertainment

Patrick Dees

Co-Founder and Chief Gaming Officer,
Fan Control Football League

Steve Bradbury

President & Head Coach,
Deep Sports

creators/Influencers: 
the evolution of influencer marketing

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Sierra
Digital influencers can be instrumental to getting content, services, and products in front of the right audiences. What are the most effective strategies today for working with influencers and what are the metrics that determine success? With influencer marketing exploding, there are a plethora of platforms available to help influencers and brands. This panel will discuss the differences between platforms and how to decide which is right for you from the perspective of an influencer and a brand. 

PANELISTS:
Sarah Comtois, Director, Planning/Senior Partner - Team Facebook, Mindshare
Javon Frazier, Chief Product Officer and President, Gaming, Studio71
Phil Hickey, EVP, Brand & Marketing, Seriously
Mike Johnson, Head of Social/Digital, Brand Consulting, CAA
MODERATOR: Eric Dahan, CEO, Open Influence
Sarah Comtois

Director, Planning/Senior Partner - Team Facebook,
Mindshare

Javon Frazier

Chief Product Officer and President, Gaming,
Studio71

Phil Hickey

EVP, Brand & Marketing,
Seriously

Mike Johnson

Head of Social/Digital, Brand Consulting,
CAA

Eric Dahan

CEO,
Open Influence

GAMES/ESPORTS: 
LOCATION-BASED ENTERTAINMENT (LBE) CONTENT:
WHAT’S NEXT?

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Promenade
The roll-out of LBE centers in the U.S. and globally is creating a high demand for quality AR/VR/MR LBE content as well as new monetization opportunities for both established franchise and new original content. This panel will discuss the latest developments in LBE. How do you develop successful AR/VR/MR LBE content? What are the different considerations in working with licensed IP versus original IP?
PANELISTS:
 Brent Bushnell, CEO and Co-Founder, Two Bit Circus
MODERATOR: Philip Lelyveld, Immersive Media Initiative Program Lead, Entertainment Technology Center @ USC
Brent Bushnell

CEO and Co-Founde,
Two Bit Circus

Philip Lelyveld

Immersive Media Initiative Program Lead,
Entertainment Technology Center @ USC

MUSIC: ARTIST EMPOWERMENT

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Pacific II
PANELISTS:
Kristin Yasuda, Director of Artist Partnerships, Bandsintown
MODERATOR: Hisham Dahud, Founder and CEO, ArtistPro

Kristin Yasudal

Director of Artist Partnerships,
Bandsintown

Hisham Dahud

Founder and CEO,
ArtistPro

rightstech: New Rules for Rights

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Pacific III
From the Music Modernization Act, to the E.U. Copyright Directive, to the copyright small-claims court, privacy laws and antitrust reviews, the regulatory landscape for rights management, licensing and usage is shifting around the world. How will the new rules affect rights owners and the business of licensing?
PANELISTS:
Ed Arrow, Senior VP, Global Digital Administration, Universal Music Publishing Group
Jake Beaumont-Nesbitt, International Music Managers Forum, Copyright Committee
Ron Wheeler, Managing Director, ATSC 3.0 Security Authority (A3SA)
Bill Colitre, Vice President & General Counsel, Music Reports, Inc.
MODERATOR: Vickie Nauman, Founder & Owner, CrossBorderWorks
Ed Arrow

Senior VP, Global Digital Administration,
Universal Music Publishing Group

Jake Beaumont-Nesbit

International Music Managers Forum,
Copyright Committee

Ron Wheeler

Managing Director,
ATSC 3.0 Security Authority (A3SA)

Bill Colitre

Vice President & General Counsel,
Music Reports, Inc.

Vickie Nauman

Founder/Owner,
CrossBorderWorks

VIDEO/TV/MOVIES: advertising and the 2020 election

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Bayview
With the 2020 Presidential Election looming, this panel will examine how brands, networks, advertisers, and social platforms plan to approach the changing landscape of political advertising.
PANELISTS:
Christine Cook, SVP and Chief Revenue Officer, CNN Digital, WarnerMedia Ad Sales
Trevor Fellows, Executive Vice President, Digital Sales and Strategy, NBCUniversal
Robert Miller, Co-Founder, Campaign Livecast
Nick Sallon, Head of US News Partnerships, Twitter
MODERATOR:  Adam Hua, SVP, CitizenNet
Christine Cook

SVP and Chief Revenue Officer,
CNN Digital, WarnerMedia Ad Sales

Trevor Fellows

Executive Vice President, Digital Sales and Strategy,
NBCUniversal

Robert Miller

Co-Founder,
Campaign Livecast

Nick Sallon

Head of US News Partnerships,
Twitter

Adam Hua

SVP,
CitizenNet

Creators/influencers: 
why creativity and influence matter

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Sierra
This panel of industry experts will discuss the role that creators and influencers play in the digital economy. What defines creativity and influence? How are creators and influencers shaping culture? What is the role of creators and influencers vis-à-vis brands and marketing?
PANELISTS:
Eyal Baumel, CEO, Yoola
Chris Denson, Creator/Host, Innovation Crush
Chang Kim, Founder & CEO, Tapas Media
Cassie Petrey, CEO, Crowd Surf
Benoit Vatere, CEO, Mammoth Media
MODERATOR: Lenoria Addison, Strategy Director, Influencer Marketing, Deutsch LA
Eyal Baumel

CEO,
Yoola

Chris Denson

Creator/Host,
Innovation Crush

Chang Kim

Founder & CEO,
Tapas Media

Cassie Petrey

CEO,
Crowd Surf

Benoit Vatere

CEO,
Mammoth Media

Lenoria Addison

Strategy Director, Influencer Marketing,
Deutsch LA

GAMES/ESPORTS: 
startup roundtable

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Promenade
This panel of startups, investors and advisors discuss the current climate and strategies for capital raising, strategic partnerships and M&A.
PANELISTS:
Lauren Apolito, SVP of Strategy & Business Development, HFA/Rumblefish
James Leaverton, Vice President of Ecosystems & Co-Founder, Stackpath
Seven Volpone, Co-Founder and General Partner, Sababa Ventures
MODERATOR: Ned Sherman, Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP; Founder, Digital Media Wire
Lauren Apolito

SVP of Strategy & Business Development,
HFA/Rumblefish

James Leaverton

Vice President of Ecosystems & Co-Founder,
Stackpath

Seven Volpone

Co-Founder and General Partner,
Sababa Ventures

Ned Sherman

Partner & Leader, Digital & Technology Transactions,
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips

music: THE NEXT GENERATION OF SOCIAL CONTENT PLATFORMS FOR MUSICIANS

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Pacific II
Social content platforms are evolving past simple post-like-and-comment formats like Twitter and Facebook. The next wave is more like call and response with the viewers getting directly involved with content creation. From livestreaming, where viewers influence content creation in real time, to short-form video platforms where entire memes riff off of one post and songs go viral overnight, how fans interact with artists on socials is changing dramatically. What are the platforms to watch out for and how do you know which ones to join?
PANELISTS:
Ross Festenstein, Licensing Manager, Monstercat
Ash Stahl, Managing Director, Flighthouse
Jeremy Welt, CMO, The Wave
MODERATOR: Karen Allen, Creator, Twitch for Musicians
Ross Festenstein

Licensing Manager,
Monstercat

Ash Stahl

VP of Business Development and Operations,
Flighthouse

Jeremy Welt

CMO,
The Wave

Karen Allen

Creator,
Twitch for Musicians

rightstech: tools for diy artists

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Pacific III
From music, to filmmaking, to publishing, new technologies and platforms are creating ever-more tools for creators to go it alone, without a label, studio or publisher. This panel will examine how artists can the newest tools to take control of their careers.  
PANELISTS:
Dae Bogan, Co-Founder and CEO, TuneRegistry
Rian Bosak, Founder and CEO, SuperBam
Alex Riggs-Miller, Founder / CEO, iProdoos, Inc.
Georgii Speakman, Founder, Outlier Co. 
MODERATOR:  Gigi Johnson, Exec. Director, Center for Creative Futures, Maremel Institute; Faculty, Music Industry, UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music
Dae Bogan

Co-Founder and CEO,
TuneRegistry

Rian Bosak

Founder and CEO,
SuperBam

Georgii Speakman

Founder,
Outlier Co.

Alex Riggs-Miller

Founder & CEO,
iProdoos

Gigi Johnson

Exec. Director, Center for Creative Futures, Maremel Institute; Faculty, Music Industry, UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

Day 2 CLosing

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Sinder Lounge