Global Conference 2026

The Next Act: Creativity, Disruption, and the Future of Entertainment

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The entertainment industry is entering a highly uncertain phase, as rapid technological change, economic pressures, and shifting audience expectations transform every part of the creative ecosystem. The rise of AI—both production tool and disruptive force—has intensified questions about authorship, creative integrity, and the future of work in the wake of historic labor strikes and job losses across film, television, and digital media. At the same time, platform consolidation, volatile streaming economics, and changing distribution models are forcing studios, creators, and investors to rethink longstanding strategies. Despite instability, however, opportunities are emerging through global market expansion, creator-driven distribution, data-informed production, and new storytelling formats. In this session industry leaders will explain how innovation, policy, and human-centered design can reshape entertainment for a more resilient future. 

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    Moderator

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    Julia Boorstin

    Senior Media and Technology Correspondent, CNBC

    Speakers

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    Ravi Ahuja

    President and CEO, Sony Pictures Entertainment
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    Mara Brock Akil

    Showrunner, Writer, and Producer
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    Paul Cheesbrough

    CEO, Tubi Media Group
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    Neal Mohan

    CEO, YouTube
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    Teddy Schwarzman

    CEO, Black Bear Pictures