Sessions
Georgia’s Film Industry: How did we get here, and where are we headed?
Lee Thomas, Deputy Commissioner, Georgia Film Office
Frank Patterson, President, Trilith Studios
Location TBD
The Impacts of AI in the Film and Entertainment Industry
Brennen Dicker, Executive Director, Creative Media Industries Institute at Georgia State University
Elizabeth Strickler, Director of Media Entrepreneurship Programs, Creative Media Industries Institute at Georgia State University
Peter Hriso, Professor of Digital Animation, Kennesaw State University
Marty Lang, Director, MFA in Film, Television, and Digital Media, University of Georgia
Matthew Maloney, Animation Professor, Savannah College of Art and Design
This session will take a deep dive into the transformative effects of AI on the film and entertainment industry, covering emerging trends, the ongoing strike, and future implications.
Location TBD
The Digitization of Sports and Entertainment
Grant Wainscott, Vice President of Ecosystem Expansion, Metro Atlanta Chamber
Abe Geiger, Chief Product Officer, U.S. Soccer
Tameka Rish, SVP of Fan and Associate Engagement, AMBSE
Eric Iverson, Chief Technology Officer, United Talent Agency
The revolution of fandom may not be televised, but it will be streamed to your smartphone. Explore how the worlds of pro sports and entertainment are leveraging technology to create new and engaging experiences for fans—and how Atlanta is positioned to lead the charge.
Location TBD
Personalized Experiences with Parallel Reality™ Displays
Albert Ng, CEO, Misapplied Sciences
Personalization has proven key to building customer loyalty, brand engagement, and revenue opportunities. However, it’s a challenge to create personalized experiences for each guest in a busy venue. Albert will present a bold vision for personalization in shared environments, and a revolutionary new technology that enables such a vision – Parallel Reality displays.
Location TBD
Fostering (and Financing) Diversity and Inclusion in Media
Fonz Morris, Lead Product Designer – Global Conversion and Monetization, Netflix
Julie Ann Crommett, President, Collective Moxie Enterprises
Erik Gordon, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, FilmHedge
Inclusive storytelling is crucial to the future success and relevance of popular media, but how do we get there? Join us for an in-depth exploration of the obstacles and opportunities including success stories we can learn from as we build an entertainment industry that more accurately reflects our diverse society.
Location TBD
Accelerating Sports Entrepreneurship in the A
Ken Durand, Accelerator Director, Boomtown Innovations, Comcast SportsTech
Derek DeVeaux, Chief Operating Officer, Tickets For Good
Karlos Walkes, Co-Founder, CEO, XiQ
Atlanta is a fast-growing hub for SportsTech ventures, and Comcast NBCUniversal continues to invest in sports-tech companies in Atlanta and around the world. Hear insights from locally-grown founders and international transplants about their entrepreneurial journey and what makes Atlanta an ideal place to grow a sports startup.
Location TBD
If You See It, You Can Be It: Building the Tech Talent Pipeline
Erica Molett, CEO, Beyond the Ball LLC
Dr. Loretta Daniels, Interim Executive Director, Technology Association of Georgia – Education
Location TBD
The Rise of Immersive Tech in Media & Entertainment
Michael McNamara, Director of Technical Operations, Meptik
Addy Ghani, Vice President of Virtual Production, Disguise
Explore how virtual production and immersive experiences are transforming storytelling across film, broadcasts, sports, and events, and how they are streamlining production, pushing creative boundaries, and unlocking new heights of audience engagement.
Location TBD
Inspiring the Next Generation of Creatives
Julie Foster Straw, Executive Director, RE:IMAGINE
Craig King, Co-Founder, Rap Plug
James Caldwell, Executive Director, Music Education Group
Gen-Zers and Millenials crave meaningful work. Learn how Atlanta thought leaders are leveraging interest in media, arts, and entertainment to help young people develop their skills and build prosperous careers as creatives.
Location TBD
