Leaders from EA and Tencent are set to join representatives from Netflix, Sony, and Disney at the FT Business of Entertainment summit
The Financial Times has announced the executive lineup for its upcoming Business of Entertainment Summit happening in Los Angeles this September. The event will feature speakers from the gaming industry, including those from EA and Tencent Games, and will also host executives from mainstream media companies such as Netflix, Sony Pictures, NBCUniversal, and TKO Group, the parent of UFC/WWE. GamesIndustry.biz and its parent company IGNE Entertainment are promotional partners for the summit.
This summit aims to explore the "forces reshaping entertainment," offering a platform for entertainment industry leaders to deliberate on various subjects. Discussions will center around media dealmaking, franchise ecosystems, the global cultural impact, live entertainment, AI's role in enhancing fan experiences, and innovative content monetization strategies.
David Tinson, EA's President and COO, will participate in a panel on cross-medium entertainment alongside leaders from Universal Entertainment and narrative production firm Madison Wells. Additionally, Tian Xiao, Tencent Games' Head of North American Partnerships, will discuss the global surge in Asia's cultural influence on a dedicated panel.
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Notable keynote speakers include Bela Bajaria, Chief Content Officer at Netflix; Mark Shapiro, President and COO at TKO Group; Ravi Ahuja, Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures; and David Lee, CFO of Webtoon. Participants will also hear from executives representing Amazon Prime Video, the LA Dodgers, Disney, and Regal Global Entertainment.
The event will see attendance from leading companies such as EA, Pokémon, Apple, Netflix, Sony Pictures, and Paramount, in addition to leading talent agencies including CAA, United Talent Agency, and Verve Talent & Literary Agency.
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