Welcome to TheGrill 2023
TheGrill brings together tech, media and entertainment’s foremost thinkers, makers, developers, entrepreneurs and industry stars for a conversation on shaping the future.
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Spotlight Conversation
Ynon Kreiz, Chairman & CEO, Mattel
AI Unleashed: Academics and Experts Debate the Current State of Artificial Intelligence
Panelists:
Daniela Rus, Director, Computer Science & AI Laboratory, MIT
Mehran Sahami, Professor & Chair, Computer Science, Stanford University
Spotlight Conversation
Ravi Ahuja, Chairman, Global Television Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment Corporate Development
The State of Viewership: Top Trends & Insights for Driving Attention & Retention
Presented by Samba TV
FAST Forward Thinking: Innovations and Strategies in Ad-Supported Streaming
Panelists:
Beth Anderson, SVP & GM, FAST Channels, BBC Studios
Jennifer Vaux, VP, Content Acquisition & Programming, Roku Media
Lindsay Stewart, VP, FAST & AVOD Revenue Strategy, AMC Networks
Patrick Courtney, Head of Digital & Business Development, Fuse Media
Valerie Kaplan, Global SVP, Head of Consumer Marketing, Pluto TV
Reel Resilience: Navigating the Theatrical Landscape in 2023
Panelists:
Josh Goldstine, President, Worldwide Marketing, Warner Bros. Pictures Group
Kevin Goetz, Founder & CEO, Screen Engine/ASI
Sean Gamble, President & CEO, Cinemark
Moderated by Greg Foster, Owner, & Principal, Foster + Crew
Redefining Live Entertainment
Presented by Gerber Kawasaki
Panelists:
Fri Forjindam, Co-Owner & Chief Development Officer, Mycotoo
Jeff Clanagan, President & Chief Distribution Officer, Hartbeat
Levi Jackson, Head of Music Marketing, WME
Ross Gerber, Co-Founder, President & CEO, Gerber Kawasaki
Moderated by Adam Chitwood, Co-Executive Editor, TheWrap
No Barriers: The Battle for Hollywood Inclusion
Panelists:
Dakota Ortiz, VP, Impact & Inclusion, Endeavor
Emerlynn Lampitoc, VP, Creative Talent & Content, Universal Filmed Entertainment Group
Jerome Core, Head of US & Worldwide DEIA Content, Amazon Studios & Prime Video
Tiffany Smith-Anoa’i, EVP, Entertainment, Diversity & Inclusion, Paramount
Yvette Urbina, VP, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Creative & Production, Warner Bros. Discovery
Moderated by Ariana Case, Program Manager, USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative
From Blockbusters to Algorithms: How AI Is Changing the Face of Entertainment
Panelists:
Erick Opeka, President & Chief Strategy Officer, Cineverse
Mark Mothersbaugh, Musician & Co-Founder, DEVO
Dr. Moiya McTier, ExplAIner-in-Chief, Human Artistry Campaign
Rick Hack, Head of Media & Entertainment Partnerships, Intel
Shira Lazar, Founder, What’s Trending
Thobey Campion, Founder, Lore Machine
Moderated by Peter Csathy, Chairman, Creative Media
Acquire or Be Acquired: Navigating the Complexities of M&A
Panelists:
Charles Johnson, Managing Director, TME Investment Banking, Truist Securities
Ed King, Partner, BTIG
Ethan Sawyer, Senior Managing Director, Guggenheim Securities
Jason Sklar, Partner, Shamrock Capital
Olivier Chastan, Founder & CEO, Iconoclast
Stephanie Horbaczewski, CEO & Founder, Vody
Moderated by Peter Csathy, Chairman, Creative Media
Game On: The Intersection of Sports and Entertainment
Presented by City National Bank
Panelists:
Ryan Kalil, Co-Founder, Mortal Media and Producer, ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ and ‘Hello Tomorrow!’
Scott Braun, Media Personality & Founder, Make Plays Media
Moderated by Todd Burach, SVP, Team Leader, Sports & Family Office Banking, City National Bank
