OCTOBER 30, 2024 | UCLA Palisades Ballroom

Future of Television (now in its 20th year) is an annual conference for top executives and professionals in the television and streaming industries. Participants are company founders, executives and industry leaders from streamers, television broadcasters, digital studios, cable networks, brands, advertising firms, technology providers, investors and press. Our mission is to curate a gathering of senior leaders to discuss current hot button topics, build relationships and do deals.

 

Participants Include:

2024 Keynote Speakers & Interviewers Include:

Alex Angeledes

Managing Director, Media & Entertainment,
Google

Bernard Gershon

President,
GershonMedia

David Min

VP, Corporate Innovation,
The Walt Disney Company

Jamie Gutfreund

Founder,
Creator Vision

Philip Schuman

Senior Managing Director, Telecom, Media & Technology,
FTI Consulting

Rob Caruso

Senior Director, Product Management and User Experience,
Google TV

2024 Featured Speakers Include:

Ned Sherman

Chief Business Affairs & Legal Officer,
Skybound

Andrew Wallenstein

President & Chief Media Analyst,
Variety Intelligence Platform

Anjali Midha

Co-Founder & CEO,
Diesel Labs

Jay Tucker

Executive Director, Center for Media, Entertainment & Sports,
UCLA Anderson School of Management

Kelci Parker

VP, Adult Animation,
Hulu

Grant Gish

SVP, Head of Adult Animation,
MTV Entertainment Studios and Comedy Central

Kaare Eriksen

Media Analyst,
Variety Intelligence Platform

Daniel Punt

Senior Managing Director,
FTI Delta

Simon Pulman

Partner & Co-Chair, Media + Entertainment & Film, TV & Podcasts Groups,
Pryor Cashman LLP

Adam Faze

Co-Founder & CEO,
Gymnasium

Saheer Mathrani

Co-Founder & COO,
Gymnasium

Lia Haberman

Founder,
ICYMI Newsletter

Kevin Kurtz

CEO & Co-Creator,
The Bold Baking Network/Bigger Bolder Baking

Diana Williams

Co-Founder & CEO,
Kinetic Energy Entertainment

Taryn Crouthers

President,
ATTN

Douglas Caballero

Head of Content Studio,
C3 Presents

Renee Engelhardt

VP, Partner Insights,
Parrot Analytics

Michael Fedyna

Director, Monetization and Client Services,
DISH Media

Vaughn Trudeau

VP of Development,
Live Nation Productions

Lauren Martinez

Manager, Adult Animation Genre,
Netflix

Mike Pears

EVP, Distribution and Content Sales,
AMC Networks

Dan Goman

CEO & Founder,
Ateliere Creative Technologies

Jawhara Tariq

SVP, Corporate Development & Investments,
Mythical Entertainment

Ryan Sands

Director of Talent & Development,
Skybound

Alex Barinka

Managing Director, Corporate Strategy,
Upland Workshop

Jasmine Enberg

VP & Principal Analyst, Social Media & Creator Economy,
EMARKETER

Chris Paulson

EVP & General Manager, Games Publishing,
Skybound

Coco Mocoe

Creator & Host,
The Middle Row

Arleta Fowler

Head of Digital Lifestyle Talent,
CAA

Josh Gold

Executive Producer, VR/MR/Metaverse Apps & Content,
Meta

Geoff Clark

CEO,
acTVe

David Reitman

Lead, Games,
PwC

Zack Honarvar

CEO,
One Day Entertainment

Jason Toney

VP, Business Intelligence,
Paramount Global

Mark Linao

Co-Founder & General Partner,
Progression

Sol Betesh

Co-Founder & CEO,
Fallen Media

Briana Hill

Partner & Co-Chair, Media + Entertainment & Film, TV + Podcast Group,
Pryor Cashman

Future of Television 2024 Agenda

*Speakers, descriptions and times are subject to change

All times listed are Pacific Time
Track 1: Television & Streaming Business Track

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Conference Co-Chair Ned Sherman welcomes attendees and discusses the key topics for the conference. Speaker: Ned Sherman, Chief Business Affairs & Legal Officer, Skybound Entertainment
Ned Sherman

Research & Analysts Presentations

Two leading analysts present on timely topics about the future of the business of television. Presentations: Analysis of the Hollywood Recession How severe is the contraction? What does recovery look...
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Renee Engelhardt
Daniel Punt

The Future of Live TV: Thriving in the Era of Software Live Production

With shifting viewer habits, new production formats, and advancements in technology (such as GPU-based production and proxy workflows), live content production is undergoing a profound transformation. This panel brings together...
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Dan Goman
Jay Tucker

KEYNOTE CONVERSATION with Rob Caruso, Senior Director, Product Management & User Experience, Google TV, and Phil Schuman, Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting

Join us for this fireside chat featuring Rob Caruso, the visionary Senior Director, Product Management & User Experience at Google TV, and Phil Schuman, Senior Managing Director and Leader of...
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Rob Caruso
Philip Schuman

The Evolution of Streaming: Breaking Down OTT, Subscription & Ad-Supported Streaming Models (SVOD/AVOD/FAST)

According to a recent Forbes Home report (August 2024), an overwhelming 99% of U.S. households now subscribe to at least one or more streaming services. With streaming services having achieved...
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Geoff Clark
Mike Pears
Michael Fedyna

The Future of Adult Animation for Television and Streaming

The global adult animation market reached a new height of $420 Billion in 2023 and is projected to surpass $588 Billion by 2031 (Verified Market Research Report). Market drivers include...
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Ryan Sands
Lauren Martinez
Grant Gish
Kelci Parker

Reclaiming the Crown – What Can (and Should) TV Learn from the Video Game Industry?

In an era where television and digital media are converging, entertainment providers and platforms are seeking innovative ways to captivate audiences and keep them engaged. To that end, studios, networks...
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Briana Hill
David Reitman
Chris Paulson
Diana Williams
Simon Pulman

The Future of Music Storytelling for Streaming and Television

As demand for diverse and innovative music-driven content grows, this session will explore how musicians, television producers, streaming platforms and television networks can collaborate to bring new experiences to audiences...
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Josh Gold
Vaughn Trudeau
Douglas Caballero

Predictive Analytics & Data Tools for Television and Streaming

Predictive analytics and data are reshaping how television networks and streaming platforms understand their audiences, curate content, and drive revenue. This panel brings together industry experts to explore the role...
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Mark Linao
Jason Toney
Kaare Eriksen
Anjali Midha

Keynote Conversation with David Min, VP, Corporate Strategy & Business Development – Head of Innovation, The Walt Disney Company

More information available soon. Keynote Speaker: David Min, Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Business Development – Head of Innovation, The Walt Disney Company Interviewer: Bernard Gershon, President, GershonMedia
David Min
Bernard Gershon
Track 2: Brands & Creators Track

Creators Get No Respect; Is Hollywood Missing Out?

The rise of digital creators and social video hasn’t always translated to traditional industry success. But have opportunities in the shifting landscape of digital content creation and distribution been overlooked?...
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Taryn Crouthers
Kevin Kurtz
Lia Haberman
Andrew Wallenstein

From TikTok to TV: Why Hollywood Needs to Catch Up

Younger audiences are spending their time on TikTok and YouTube—that’s where the eyeballs are. For legacy entertainment leaders, these emerging formats might still be under the radar, but there’s an...
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Sol Betesh
Arleta Fowler
Jasmine Enberg
Saheer Mathrani

Keynote Conversation with Alex Angeledes, Managing Director, Media & Entertainment, Google

More information available soon. Keynote Speaker: Alex Angeledes, Managing Director, Media & Entertainment, Google Interviewer: Jamie Gutfreund, Founder, Creator Vision
Alex Angeledes
Jamie Gutfreund

Talent is Always the Best Investment: How Creators and Hollywood Can Build Together

As audience behaviors shift and production economics change, one thing stays the same—talent is always the best investment. But in the creator economy, the role of talent has evolved. Creators...
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Zack Honarvar
Coco Mocoe
Jawhara Tariq

2024 Sponsors & Media Partners

Sponsors

Ateliere Creative Technologies | www.ateliere.com
Ateliere Creative Technologies is a leading cloud-native media technology company that empowers media companies and content creators to reach consumers on a global scale. The Ateliere suite of SaaS solutions leverages GenAI and incorporates cutting-edge workflows and formats to make the vision for a studio in the cloud a reality. Ateliere Connect™ delivers core competencies in IMF, parallel scaling, and geographically distributed workflows. Ateliere Live is a cloud-native live production and editing software platform that enables remote live production without hardware. Ateliere is built by experts with decades of combined experience at companies such as Amazon, Netflix, and Microsoft.
Pryor Cashman LLP | www.pryorcashman.com
A premier, midsized law firm headquartered in New York City, Pryor Cashman boasts over 200 attorneys and award-winning teams in our New York, Los Angeles and Miami offices. We are proud to represent entrepreneurs and start-ups, innovators and private equity behemoths, Fortune 500 companies and family-owned businesses, and we commit to helping every client achieve their specific goals.
GOAL Ventures | www.goalventures.com
GOAL Ventures is a venture capital fund that invests in impactful digital and technology ventures that empower games, media and entertainment. Our strategy is to create a diverse portfolio that identifies emerging trends, talented teams, and scalable businesses to deliver optimal venture returns.
CareerMAGNATE | www.careermagnate.co
CareerMAGNATE by Digital Media Wire is a job site exclusively focused on careers in digital media, games and entertainment from internships to the C-Suite. We provide employers with the opportunity to reach a targeted community of talent from entry level to mid-management to C-Level with cost-efficient job posting packages that won’t bust your budget. For job seekers, we provide resources, including articles and videos with tips and information, as well as a platform to create a profile and be seen by companies looking to fill positions.
Network of Authorities (NoA) | www.dewexpo.com/noa
NETWORK of AUTHORITIES (NoA) is a forum where leaders in the creative economy cover topics including technology solutions, measurement methodologies, community building, talent sourcing, the legal landscape, and AI solutions—the essentials required to move creator media and marketing forward. NoA’s target audience includes brands, agencies, press, executives, retailers, investors, eCommerce and digital experts, and CFOs — decision makers leveraging creator marketing as an accountable and scaled growth engine.

 

Media Partners

UCLA Anderson School of Management | www.anderson.ucla.edu
Located at UCLA Anderson School of Management, the Center for Media, Entertainment & Sports is the leading center for business thought leadership in media, entertainment and sports. The center offers MBA courses, instructional programs for undergraduates, conferences and industry partnerships designed to showcase innovation and business leadership.
Digital LA | www.digitalla.net
Digital LA is LA’s largest digital entertainment networking group, reaching more than 50,000 digital professionals weekly via our newsletter and social media. Attendees include Hollywood executives from movie studios, agencies, game companies, and labels, as well as Silicon Beach startup CEOs, VCs, investors, angels, and more.
Infiom is a dynamic global accelerator at the forefront of fostering innovation and growth in disruptive technology sectors, including Generative AI, Web3, Metaverse, AR/VR, and blockchain ecosystems. Their mission revolves around supporting both emerging ventures and established Fortune 500 companies by providing access to capital, resources, and strategic partnerships. Infiom’s multifaceted approach includes specialized programs like the Infiom BOOST initiative, which assists ventures in navigating the complexities of fundraising, business development, and technology adaptation in the fast-paced environments of emerging technologies. Notably, in collaboration with the BNB Chain, Infiom also launched the Infiom Founders Academy, a groundbreaking initiative that successfully catapulted nine AI X Web3 ventures to success in 2023. With a commitment to propelling innovation, Infiom leverages a vast network of industry leaders, accelerators, investors, and corporate partners to empower organizations to thrive amidst the rapid evolution of disruptive technology domains.
Fusicology | www.fusicology.com
Fusicology.com is a multifaceted website media entity, promoting progressive music culture through event listings and relevant content. Fusicology as a whole provides a national hub reaching trend setting multicultural urbanites. Our site and newsletter specialize in providing relevant information for early adopters that include the musically forward.
Westside Digital Mix | www.linkedin.com/groups/5182897/profile
Westside Digital Mix is an informal networking group for digital media & entertainment professionals who live or work on the Westside in Los Angeles — from the South Bay to Malibu, West LA to the Pacific Ocean. These monthly ‘curated’ social/business mixers are a great way to catch up with friends, colleagues, and meet new industry insiders.
SVTA (Streaming Video Technology Alliance) | www.svta.org
The Streaming Video Technology Alliance is a global technical association addressing critical challenges in streaming video. By educating the industry on the technical nature of the issues, providing a neutral forum for collaboration across the video ecosystem, and publishing documentation that defines technical solutions, the SVTA is helping to improve the streaming video experience at scale. Over 100 companies including network operators, content rights holders, OTT platforms, service providers, and technology vendors – representing some of the biggest names in global streaming – participate in bi-weekly working group activities and quarterly face-to-face meetings. For more information, please visit www.svta.org.
IAEL | www.iael.org
The IAEL was officially founded in 1977 at MIDEM, the main international trade fair of the music business held each January in Cannes. Over the past thirty years, the IAEL has come to fulfil a unique role for lawyers involved in the industry throughout the world. It has expanded enormously in terms of both the numbers of its members and the scope of its activities. Nonetheless, continuity of membership combined with the energy of its officers, past and present, mean that the Association’s style remains distinctly personal.

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We offer several event sponsorship packages, each one carefully designed to ensure maximum brand exposure and lead generation. Exclusive and Non-Exclusive Sponsor Options can be purchased to customize your package to fit your needs. For more information about sponsorship at Future of Television or any of our other upcoming events, please contact: Tinzar Sherman at tsherman@digitalmediawire.com