GENERAL SESSION: VIEW FROM THE TOP: THE POWER PLAY: M&A AND CONSOLIDATION IN DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT

In a landscape defined by convergence and competition, mergers and acquisitions are reshaping the entertainment, media, and technology industries. This panel will explore the forces driving consolidation, from the pursuit of scale and content dominance to the integration of innovative technologies.Key topics will include: Strategies for aligning creative and technological assets to maximize deal value; the evolving role of content as a competitive advantage in an era of streaming wars and platform proliferation; navigating regulatory hurdles and antitrust concerns in high-stakes transactions; and how new technologies like AI, blockchain, and VR are influencing M&A strategies. Join top executives, dealmakers, and analysts for an in-depth discussion on how consolidation is shaping the future of these intersecting industries—and what it means for players of all sizes.