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2026 Schedule
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Mon, Jan 05
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9:00 AM-9:40 AM
ARIA, Level 1, Joshua 9
The Leadership Roundtable: Hollywood, Technology & Advertising
The combination of streaming, AI & creator economy are wholly transformative, only equaled by innovation in device, platform & consumer engagement. Welcome to 2026!
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Digital Hollywood: Entertainment, Tech & Brands - AI, XR, Streaming
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10:00 AM-10:40 AM
ARIA, Level 1, Joshua 9
AI & Cinematic Creativity: Approaching its Citizen Kane Moment
Producing cinematic works in AI has arrived. Feature length, maybe not, but the possibilities are amazing. This is the story of creative expert meets tech superpower.
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Digital Hollywood: Entertainment, Tech & Brands - AI, XR, Streaming -
10:00 AM-10:40 AM
ARIA, Level 1, Joshua 8
Architects of the Branding & Entertainment Experience: AI, CGI, XR
Witness the stunning artistic achievements of the Hollywood & the advertising industries, transforming imagination, devices and platforms.
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Digital Hollywood: Entertainment, Tech & Brands - AI, XR, Streaming
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11:00 AM-11:40 AM
ARIA, Level 1, Joshua 9
The Studio, The Network, The Brand, The Agency: A Global Vision
While Hollywood glamour never fades, the traditional silos of studio, networks and celebrity reshuffle into global brands, mega technologies and global agencies.
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Digital Hollywood: Entertainment, Tech & Brands - AI, XR, Streaming -
11:00 AM-11:40 AM
ARIA, Level 1, Joshua 8
Monetization Matrix: Brand, Consumer & Tech - Dynamics of Immersion
A seismic shift in monetization has arrived, activated by the conversion of new technologies, innovative device platforms and unique consumer engagement strategies.
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Digital Hollywood: Entertainment, Tech & Brands - AI, XR, Streaming
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1:00 PM-1:40 PM
ARIA, Level 1, Joshua 8
The Creator Economy & Unique Vision: Algos, Analytics & Monetization
The creator economy has slayed the giant of Hollywood entertainment with a combination of YouTube and social media. Let's explore the secret sauce.
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Digital Hollywood: Entertainment, Tech & Brands - AI, XR, Streaming -
1:00 PM-1:40 PM
ARIA, Level 1, Joshua 9
AI, Cinematic Creativity, Spatial & XR: The Next Level of Innovation
It takes a lifetime of dedication to the joy of discovery that makes a visionary. We welcome cutting-edge creators from the tech industry's best to this roundtable.
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Digital Hollywood: Entertainment, Tech & Brands - AI, XR, Streaming -
1:00 PM-1:40 PM
ARIA, Level 2, Mariposa 5
Lights, Camera, Algorithm: Creators Go Cinematic
Explore how creators are redefining the talent pipeline - breaking into film, TV, and theater while reshaping the rules of casting, development, and IP.
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Content Creators
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2:00 PM-2:40 PM
ARIA, Level 1, Joshua 9
An AI Copyright & Data Valuation Conversation: What Comes Next?
As the AI-copyright debate enters its fourth year, legal battles and legislative proposals continue, but a robust AI data marketplace is redefining the value of data.
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Digital Hollywood: Entertainment, Tech & Brands - AI, XR, Streaming -
2:00 PM-2:40 PM
ARIA, Level 1, Joshua 8
Conversational AI & Virtual Engagement: Text, Video & Audio Experiences
Conversational AI and virtual engagement tools are being trained to provide a gateway interface, establishing a new and unique connection to the consumer.
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Digital Hollywood: Entertainment, Tech & Brands - AI, XR, Streaming -
2:00 PM-2:40 PM
ARIA, Level 2, Mariposa 5
Beyond the Algorithm: Gen Z's New Digital Habits
As attention splinters and formats evolve, meet the platforms winning Gen Z's time - and how creators are adapting to monetize and stay relevant.
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Content Creators
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3:00 PM-3:40 PM
ARIA, Level 1, Joshua 9
A Media Realignment: Streaming, The Creator Economy & Podcasts
The cord has been cut, yet the media landscape is expanding exponentially. This is about consumer choice, personalized programming, brand loyalty and amazing technology.
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Digital Hollywood: Entertainment, Tech & Brands - AI, XR, Streaming -
3:00 PM-3:40 PM
ARIA, Level 2, Mariposa 5
Why Creators Are Every Brand's Most Valuable Media Channel
Creators don't just drive views, they build trust. Hear how brands are leveraging creator relationships to drive commerce, loyalty, and long-term growth.
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Content Creators
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4:00 PM-4:40 PM
ARIA, Level 1, Joshua 9
Streaming Strategies: Platform Innovation, Advertising & Brand Loyalty
Millions of viewers are immersed 24/7 with video screens. Big Tech has teamed with media, advertising and Hollywood unleashing a new industry.
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Digital Hollywood: Entertainment, Tech & Brands - AI, XR, Streaming
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Tue, Jan 06
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9:00 AM-9:40 AM
ARIA, Level 1, Joshua 8
The End of the Funnel
Growth isn't a journey. It's an instant. Explore how brand, tech, and AI are collapsing the funnel into one continuous customer experience.
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DEPT: Coded for Growth - The New Rules of Marketing, Tech & AI
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10:00 AM-10:40 AM
ARIA, Level 1, Joshua 8
Agentic AI: Cutting Through the Hype
From assistants to orchestrators to agentic commerce, this session defines agentic AI, clears up the confusion, and shows how to turn hype into real impact.
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DEPT: Coded for Growth - The New Rules of Marketing, Tech & AI -
10:00 AM-10:40 AM
ARIA, Level 2, Mariposa 5
Seamless Ecosystems, Personalized Experiences: The Next Era of Retail
Redefining retail is more than digital transformation. It’s fostering meaningful human connection by aligning people, software & services for seamless, smarter experiences.
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C Space® Storytellers
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11:00 AM-11:40 AM
ARIA, Level 1, Joshua 8
Creativity: The True Growth Engine
AI can scale content, but only creativity scales growth. Learn how brands are turning originality into measurable impact in an automated world.
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DEPT: Coded for Growth - The New Rules of Marketing, Tech & AI
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1:00 PM-1:30 PM
ARIA, Level 1, Joshua 9
The Future CMO: Growth Hacker, Dealmaker and Change Agent
Amid relentless disruption, brands must dismantle legacy silos and rewrite the rules for growth. Meet CMOs making moves to drive speed, collaboration and transformation.
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UTA: Future Decoded -
1:00 PM-1:40 PM
ARIA, Level 2, Mariposa 5
Retail Media’s Full-Funnel Future: Instacart, TikTok & The Trade Desk, presented by Instacart
Experts discuss how retail media data is transforming targeting, fueling measurable lift, and redefining strategy across CTV, social discovery, and more.
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C Space® Storytellers -
1:00 PM-1:40 PM
ARIA, Level 1, Joshua 8
When Emotion Becomes Media: The New Era of Sports Advertising
Sports delivers unmatched emotional drama. New tech now lets brands activate those moments in real time. Hear how leagues and platforms are turning live fandom into living media.
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Sports Tech
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1:30 PM-2:00 PM
ARIA, Level 1, Joshua 9
The Talent Equation: A New Formula Reshaping Unscripted TV
The streaming-first landscape has unlocked new ways of collaboration for talent streamers. Hear how they are balancing creative integrity with commercial objectives.
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UTA: Future Decoded
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2:00 PM-2:30 PM
ARIA, Level 1, Joshua 9
Precision Unlocked: Marketing's Next Data Frontier
Privacy laws, cookie collapse, and rising distrust are threatening precision. See how top marketers use data and tech to navigate the minefields of personalization.
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UTA: Future Decoded -
2:00 PM-2:40 PM
ARIA, Level 1, Joshua 8
Global Match Moments: How Every Brand Can Play to Win
Major sporting moments in 2026 will command global attention. See how data fuels innovation and helps brands own moments, whether sponsored or leaning into the zeitgeist.
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Sports Tech -
2:00 PM-2:40 PM
ARIA, Level 2, Mariposa 5
Redefining Content in the Creator Led Economy, presented by Amazon Ads
The definition of content and how it is consumed has never been more fluid. Explore how creator-led content is transforming storytelling for brands and audiences.
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C Space® Storytellers
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2:30 PM-3:00 PM
ARIA, Level 1, Joshua 9
Podcasting's Next Chapter: Unlocking Growth for Creators & Advertisers
Explore the evolution of podcasting and how groundbreaking partnerships are redefining how to reach new fans and monetization opportunities.
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UTA: Future Decoded
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3:00 PM-3:30 PM
ARIA, Level 1, Joshua 9
AI at Work: Turning Hype into Hard ROI
Forget theory. Today's leading marketer's are deploying AI to cut costs, fuel growth and outpace competition. Hear how they've moved beyond pilots to prove and scale AI.
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UTA: Future Decoded -
3:00 PM-3:40 PM
ARIA, Level 1, Joshua 8
More Than a Game: Sports Venues as Culture Hubs
Arenas and stadiums are evolving into entertainment destinations. Explore how brands, agencies, and teams are driving impact beyond the game-day experience.
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Sports Tech -
3:00 PM-3:40 PM
ARIA, Level 2, Mariposa 5
From Clicks to Customers: Converting Engagement into Sales, presented by Omnicom
Learn how Omnicom, Amazon and Clorox are uniting the full power of creativity, data and AI to connect every element of modern marketing and sales.Â
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C Space® Storytellers
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3:30 PM-4:00 PM
ARIA, Level 1, Joshua 9
The Algorithm of Awe: Building Fandom in the New Tech Age
Fandom is evolving with the growing influence of AI technologies. Learn how to move beyond transactional marketing to foster genuine co-creation and belonging.
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UTA: Future Decoded
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4:00 PM-4:30 PM
ARIA, Level 1, Joshua 9
Culture Crashes: What Happens When Brands Chase Trends
Anticipating cultural trends and aligning with them authentically is marketing magic. Meet the changemakers who know when to jump into culture ... and when to sit out.
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UTA: Future Decoded -
4:00 PM-4:40 PM
ARIA, Level 1, Joshua 8
The Team as a Brand: Marketing Beyond the Season
Sports teams are becoming media & entertainment companies. Learn how franchises are monetizing fandom year-round - on social, at home, and IRL.
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Sports Tech
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Wed, Jan 07
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9:00 AM-9:40 AM
ARIA, Level 1, Joshua 8
Creativity in State of Flow
Google DeepMind's Matthieu Lorrain and Monks' Wesley ter Haar explore liquid content: AI-powered stories & brand worlds that evolve in real time via audience interaction.
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Monks: How to Transform the Economics of Advertising with AI
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10:00 AM-10:40 AM
ARIA, Level 1, Joshua 8
The Modern Marketer's Mandate: Agility, Transparency, & AI-Powered Growth
What does it take to future-proof growth? Brand leaders share the playbook for unlocking agility, transparency and AI growth.
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Monks: How to Transform the Economics of Advertising with AI -
10:00 AM-10:40 AM
ARIA, Level 2, Mariposa 5
The New Formula: Retail Insights, AI and Tech Partnerships, presented by Roundel
Discover how AI and retail media insights are redefining brand partnerships—where human strategy and machine intelligence drive deeper, measurable customer connections.
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C Space® Storytellers
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11:00 AM-11:40 AM
ARIA, Level 1, Joshua 8
Architecting the New Media Stack for Commerce and Consumer Engagement
What happens when retail data meets CTV? Seth Dallaire (Walmart) & Sir Martin Sorrell (S4 Capital) reveal how agentic AI is building the next era of connected commerce.
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Monks: How to Transform the Economics of Advertising with AI -
11:00 AM-11:40 AM
ARIA, Level 2, Mariposa 5
Take Back Your Taste: Self-Discovery in a World of AI and Algorithms, presented by Pinterest
The Internet used to help us discover ourselves. Now it tells us who to be. Learn how Gen Z is pushing back, reclaiming individualism—and what it means for your brand.
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C Space® Storytellers
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1:00 PM-1:40 PM
ARIA, Level 1, Joshua 8
From Games to Universes: Expanding IP Across Media
Hear how top gaming companies are evolving their IP into transmedia franchises, turning gameplay into immersive stories across screens, genres, and communities.
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Gaming -
1:00 PM-1:40 PM
ARIA, Level 2, Mariposa 5
Irrational Consumers: How to Grow Brands in an Unreasonable World, presented by Kroger
Discover how brands can decode irrational shopping behaviors and use smarter diagnostics to unlock new growth opportunities in the evolving 2026 retail landscape.
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C Space® Storytellers
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2:00 PM-2:40 PM
ARIA, Level 1, Joshua 8
Level Up: Women Leading the Future of Gaming
From game development to esports to executive leadership, women are redefining the gaming industry and shaping the next generation of games.
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Gaming -
2:00 PM-2:40 PM
ARIA, Level 2, Mariposa 5
POV: You're A Marketer Finding The Balance Between Control and Automation on TikTok, presented by TikTok
TikTok brings together Economist Impact, Vayner Media, and Ulta Beauty to explore how AI, automation, and human intuition will shape the future of performance marketing.
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C Space® Storytellers
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3:00 PM-3:40 PM
ARIA, Level 1, Joshua 8
Monetizing Gameplay: The Impact of Microtransactions
Explore how in-game purchases are reshaping player experience and studio profits.
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Gaming -
3:00 PM-3:40 PM
ARIA, Level 2, Mariposa 5
AI x Football: The FPT & Chelsea FC Playbook for Innovation, presented by FPT
Discover how FPT and Chelsea FC are transforming football through AI—from fan experiences to performance analytics—in a bold Sports x Tech collaboration.
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C Space® Storytellers
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4:00 PM-4:40 PM
ARIA, Level 1, Joshua 8
AAA Gaming: What's Next for Blockbusters?
AI is redefining the scale, speed, and cost of game development. Hear from experts on how this will impact the future of blockbuster gaming.
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Gaming
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Thu, Jan 08
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9:00 AM-9:40 AM
ARIA, Level 2, Mariposa 5
Using Data to Predict Consumer Behavior
Explore the best use cases in leveraging data to anticipate consumer behavior, personalize experiences, and drive smarter marketing decisions.
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CMO Insights
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10:00 AM-10:40 AM
ARIA, Level 2, Mariposa 5
Harnessing AI-Powered Search to Grow Your Business
AI-powered search can drive growth, boost visibility, and connect with customers in smarter, more effective ways.
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CMO Insights
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11:00 AM-11:40 AM
ARIA, Level 2, Mariposa 5
Inside the Commerce Media Gold Rush: Why Every Brand Wants In
Inside the commerce media gold rush; the race to monetize attention and why every brand wants a stake
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CMO Insights
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