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TheGrill 2025: TheWrap hosts its annual business conference as over 300 industry professionals descend on the DGA Theater Complex in Hollywood

TheGrill 2025
TheGrill 2025 (Randy Shropshire for TheWrap)

TheWrap hosted its annual TheGrill business conference on Tuesday, with over 300 industry professionals descending on the DGA Theater Complex in Hollywood to hear from speakers like Jerry Bruckheimer, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Irving Azoff and many more.

TheGrill is one of two flagship events hosted by TheWrap each year, welcoming experts in media and technology as they discuss the ever-changing nature of the entertainment industry. This year’s 10 panels highlighted various topics about the business and future of entertainment, from artificial intelligence to the business of streaming to sky-high drone entertainment.

TheWrap founder, CEO and editor-in-chief Sharon Waxman kicked the day off with an opening address before moderating a spotlight conversation with The Azoff Company CEO Azoff. The keynote conversation came in the middle of the day, when storied Hollywood producer Bruckheimer (who recently worked on the Brad Pitt summer blockbuster “F1”) spoke with our own Drew Taylor about his latest hit and upcoming franchise projects. Several panels were dedicated to the increasing conversation of AI’s presence in Hollywood, with the so-called “AI actress” Tilly Norwood becoming a particular point of interest throughout the day.

In between programming, attendees took various opportunities to network and dine. A series of experts led various small-group industry conversations during a lunch session, while a post-conference drinks reception gave professionals a final chance to meet and connect at TheGrill.

Check out highlights from on the ground at the Directors Guild of America in the photo gallery below.

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