LMU Innovation Symposium
Disruption and Innovation in Entertainment
March 22, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The dynamic intersection of entertainment and international business in the digital age is a continuously evolving landscape of transformation. Join us for the third annual Innovation Symposium as we assemble industry leaders, visionaries, and creative minds to uncover the strategies and innovations shaping the future of this exciting industry on a global scale.
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The third annual Innovation Symposium: Disruption and Innovation in Entertainment continues the successful series as we delve into the digital transformation of the entertainment industry. From the ever-evolving landscape of streaming services to the role of emerging technologies, industry and academic experts will provide your gateway to understanding, adapting, and thriving in the digital evolution of this dynamic and international sector. Presented by LMU College of Business Administration, LMU Center for International Business Education, LMU School of Film and Television, LMU External Relations, and Theta Network Labs. Please RSVP to receive additional information and confirmed panelists.
Keynotes & Panels
Keynote - Fireside Chat: Data Analytics in Entertainment's Digital Transformation
Explore the dynamic evolution of the entertainment industry and the imperative to stay informed in these transformative times. Discover the power of embracing data analytics as a tool to understand, connect, and collaborate with audiences on a profound level. Through curated insights and the art of storytelling, uncover how data strategy becomes the catalyst for creative innovation, enriching the way we connect with fans and shape the future of our dynamic industry.
Kim Overall, EVP Global Data Solutions and SPE
Fandom Network – Sony
Moderated by Rochelle Webb
Panel 1: Digital Disruption in Film and Entertainment
Explore the forces driving digital disruption in film and entertainment. Our panel of experts will dissect the impact of streaming platforms, AI-driven content recommendations, and the changing dynamics of audience engagement. Gain insights into how the industry is adapting and thriving in this transformative era.
Kien Chua, Global Head of Technology Sourcing, Vendor Management Office, Cost Engineering – Spotify
Nikhil Handa, Treasury – Netflix
Dan Johnson, Director of Content Accounting – Roku
Luisa Huang, COO and Co-Founder – Toonstar
Moderated by Ana Mangal
Panel 2: The Convergence of Tech and Storytelling
Join our panel for an insightful discussion exploring the dynamic intersection of technology and storytelling within the entertainment industry. Discover how the fusion of creative narratives with cutting-edge technology is reshaping the landscape of entertainment businesses. Gain valuable insights into how companies can leverage this fusion to drive innovation and achieve success in today's digital age.
Andrea Berry, Head of Business Development - Theta Labs
Matthew Snider, President & Co-Founder - Block 3 Strategy Group
Jonathan Moore, Investor, Crypto - The Chernin Group
John Attanasio, CEO and Co-Founder – Toonstar
Moderated by Justin Trevor Winters
Keynote - Fireside Chat: Creative Horizons: The Evolution of Entertainment in the Age of AI
Delve into the transformative influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the creative processes of the entertainment industry. This session will unravel how AI is reshaping the landscape of storytelling, collaboration, and artistic expression, offering a glimpse into the boundless possibilities and challenges in the modern creative workplace.
Michael Keithly, Chief Information Officer - United Talent Agency
Bedabrata Pain - Producer/Director
Moderated by Rosanne Korenberg - Film Producer/Clinical Professor - LMU School of Film and Television
Agenda
| 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Networking Breakfast |
| 9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. |
Welcome Remarks - LMU School of Film and Television Dean Joanne Moore |
| 9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | Morning Keynote - Fireside Chat: Digital Transformation and Business in Entertainment |
| 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Panel 1 - Digital Disruption in Film and Entertainment |
| 11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | Transition - Break - Networking |
| 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Panel 2 - The Convergence of Tech and Storytelling |
| 12:00 p.m. | Provost's Address: LMU Executive Vice President and Provost Thomas Poon |
| 12:10 p.m. - 12:40 p.m. | Afternoon Keynote - Fireside Chat: Creative Horizons: The Evolution of Entertainment in the Age of AI |
| 12:40 p.m. | Concluding Remarks - LMU College of Business Administration Dean Dayle M. Smith |
| 12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Close - Networking Lunch |
About the 2024 Innovation Symposium
The entertainment industry is confronted with foundational change as traditional theatrical, broadcast, and cable media are being transformed in ways which were unimaginable just a few short years ago. The third annual Innovation Symposium: Disruption and Innovation in Entertainment takes a deep dive into the most pressing issues of the industry’s technological shift. Leading industry and academics will address some of the most pressing topics, including the digital transformation to the industry’s business models, the convergence of technology and its impact on storytelling, and the importance of monetizing creativity in the digital age.
Revisit previous symposia:
2023 Innovation Symposium: Disruptive Technologies and Education
2022 Innovation Symposium: Transforming Business in the Digital Age
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Getting Here
The Playa Vista Campus is located at The Brickyard complex in the Playa Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles. A free shuttle service from the LMU Westchester campus is open to the public, and is a convenient option for people commuting between campuses. You can board the shuttle at the University Hall flagpoles, or at Lawton Plaza, just opposite the library. The campus is located on the second floor, and is accessible via Elevator Lobby 1 on the east side of the building, opposite Playa Vista Central Park and above Sweat Yoga. The pedestrian entrance is just west of the corner of S. Lake Center Drive and W. Waterfront Drive.
Free parking will be available at the venue for symposium attendees. Please keep your ticket and bring it with you to the registration table. Public entrances to the parking structure are located on W. Waterfront Drive and S. Lake Center Drive. Free street parking is available around the complex, but may be limited at peak times.