January 5, 2026
An In-Person Event
Digital Hollywood: A CES™ Conference Partner
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Digital Hollywood, a CES Conference Partner, An In-Person Event
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Association - Conference on the Pre-Day, Day before CES Exhibits Open
Location:
Aria Resort and Casino, Las Vegas
3730 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89158
Digital Hollywood: Entertainment, Tech & Brands
Monday, January 5th, 2026
9 – 9:40 AM: Pacific Time Zone,
ARIA, East Level 1, Joshua 9
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The Leadership Roundtable: Hollywood - Technology- Brand
The combination of Streaming, AI & Creator Economy are wholly transformative, only equaled by innovation in device, platform & consumer engagement. Welcome to 2026!
Speakers:
Beau Avril, Global Partnerships, Mr. Beast
Samira Panah Bakhtiar,
General Manager, Media & Entertainment, Games and Sports, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Elav Horwitz, EVP, Global Head of AI, Strategic Partnerships and Solutions, WPP
Kristina Shepard, Executive Vice President, Streaming and Performance Sales and Partnerships, NBCUniversal
Leslie Shannon, Vice Chair, Virtual World Society, Moderator
10 – 10:40 AM: Pacific Time Zone,
Session I, ARIA, East Level 1, Joshua 9
AI & Cinematic Creativity: Approaching its Citizen Kane Moment
Producing cinematic works in AI has arrived. Feature length, maybe not, but the possibilities are amazing. This is the story of creative expert meets tech superpower.
Speakers:
Verena Puhm, Head of Dream Lab LA, Luma AI
Jason Zada, founder, Secret Level
Rachael Appleton, Head of Media & Entertainment Strategy, Autodesk
Katya Alexander, Producer/Head of Production, Fable Studios
Larry Cutler, CTO and Co-Founder, Baobab Studios
John Canning, Director Developer Relations - Creators, AMD, Moderator
10 – 10:40 AM: Pacific Time Zone
Session II, ARIA, East Level 1, Joshua 8
Architects of the Branding & Entertainment Experience: AI - CGI – XR
Witness the stunning "Artistic Achievements" of Hollywood & the Advertising Industries, transforming imagination, devices and platforms –celebrating the creative spirit.
Speakers:
Elizabeth Kiehner, Global Chief Growth Officer, Nortal, Moderator
Nigel Tierney, Executive Creative Director, Yahoo Design Studio
Diana Caverly, Global Chief Strategy Officer, MRM
Karen Kranack, Group Director of Applied AI, DEPT Agency
Nik Kleverov, CCO, Native Foreign
Mike Anderson, Creative Lead, Nexus Studios
Dustin Callif, President, Tool of North America
11 – 11:40 AM: Pacific Time Zone
Session I: ARIA, East Level 1, Joshua 9
The Studio • The Network • The Brand • The Agency = A Global Vision
While Hollywood glamour never fades, the traditional silos of studio, networks & celebrity are being reshuffled into Global Brands, Mega Technologies & Global Agencies.
Speakers:
Keith Soljacich, EVP, Innovation, Publicis Media
Susan Schiekofer, Chief Media Officer, WPP Media, U.S.
Sheereen M. Russell, Executive Vice President, Client Partnerships, Warner Bros. Discovery
Margaret Stohl, #1 New York Times bestselling Author, Beautiful Creatures Series & CEO/co‑founder, Stone Kite
Katelyn Kroneman, Vice President of Vertical Sales, Tubi
Jim Keller, Executive Vice President of Advertising and Sponsorship Sales, FanDuel Sports Network
Sarah Buckler, Chief Executive Officer, Tangible, Moderator
11 – 11:40 AM: Pacific Time Zone
Session II: ARIA, East Level 1, Joshua 8
Monetization Matrix: Brand, Consumer, and Tech - Dynamics of Immersion
A seismic shift in “Monetization” has arrived, activated by the conversion of new technologies, innovative device platforms and unique consumer engagement strategies.
Speakers:
Jennifer Quinlan, Global Managing Partner, IBM iX
Danielle Carney, Head of Live Sports and Video Sales, Amazon Ads
Ty Roberts, CEO, FanTracks; former CTO, Universal Music Group
Albert Thompson, Managing Director, Digital Innovation, Walton Isaacson
Andrew Klein, SVP, Creative Technology, Publicis Media
Jess Shuraleff, Head of US&C ENT + SMB, Uber Advertising
Travis Cloyd, CEO, WorldwideXR & VP, CMG (Celebrity Management Group), Moderator
1 – 1:40 PM: Pacific Time Zone
Session I: ARIA, East Level 1, Joshua 9
The Creator Economy & Unique Vision: Algos, Analytics & Monetization
The “Creator Economy” has slayed the giant of “Hollywood Entertainment” with a combination of YouTube & a host of Social Media platforms. Let’s explore the Secret Sauce.
Speakers:
Adrienne Lahens, CEO, Infinite Studios, former, Global Head, TikTok Creator Marketing
Julia Moonves, SVP of Commercial Revenue, pocket.watch
Brandon Bauman, Chief Strategy Officer, Loti AI
Ty Flynn, Agent, UTA Creators
Andy Yeatman, CEO, Miraculous Corp.
Joanna Popper, founder, Laurel Beach, Founder, & Co-Founder, SatireAI, Moderator
1 – 1:40 PM: Pacific Time Zone
Session II: ARIA, East Level 1, Joshua 8
AI, Cinematic Creativity, Spatial and XR: The Next Level of Innovation
It takes a lifetime of dedication to the “Joy of Discovery” that makes a “Visionary.” We welcome cutting-edge creators, from the tech industry’s best to this roundtable
Speakers:
Charlie Fink, Producer, Podcast Host, Author, Adjunct, Columnist, Covering AI, XR, Metaverse for Forbes
Leila Amirsadeghi, Principal Program Manager, Industry Solutions Engineering, Microsoft
Aaron Luber, Director, Partnerships, Google
Ted Schilowitz, Visionary & Futurist, formerly Paramount Global & 20th Century Fox
Christina Lee Storm, Governor, Television Academy Emerging Media Peer Group
Momo Wang, CEO of Bunny Galaxy, Creator of Tuzki
2 – 2:40 PM: Pacific Time Zone
Session I: ARIA, East Level 1, Joshua 9
An AI Copyright & Data Valuation Conversation: What Comes Next?
As the AI-copyright debate enters its fourth year, legal battles and legislative proposals continue, but a robust AI data marketplace is redefining the "Value of Data.”
Speakers:
Peter Csathy, Chairman, Creative Media, Moderator
Rebecca Grossman-Cohen, Chief of Staff and Head of Strategic Partnerships, New York Times
Emi Wayner, Head of GTM & Strategic Partnership, Global Programs, Google
BT, Producer, Composer, Technologist, CEO, Soundlabs.AI
Jason Henderson, Esq., Media and IP Licensing, JWL International
Dave Davis, General Manager, Protege Media, USA
2 – 2:40 PM: Pacific Time Zone
Session II: ARIA, East Level 1, Joshua 8
Conversational AI & Virtual Engagement: Text/Video/Audio Experiences
Conversational AI has arrived & Virtual Engagement Tools are Being Trained to provide a “Gateway or Interface,” establishing a new and unique connection to the consumer
Speakers:
Lori H. Schwartz, Founder & CEO, StoryTech, Moderator
Mary Hamilton, Managing Director, Technology Innovation, Americas, Accenture
Jordan Cuddy, EVP, Global Head of Experience, Monks
Kumaran Ponnambalam, Principal AI Engineer, Cisco
Jessica Berger, Senior Vice President, Innovation, Publicis Media
Cristina Lawrence, EVP, Consumer & Content Experience, Razorfish
Ben Relles, Content Strategy, Office of Reid Hoffman
3 - 3:40 PM: Pacific Time Zone
Session I: ARIA, East Level 1, Joshua 9
Streaming + The Creator Economy + Podcasts = A Media Realignment
The cord has been cut & the massive media landscape is expanding exponentially. This is about consumer choice, personalized programming, brand loyalty & amazing technology.
Speakers:
Andre Jones, Agency Relations, TikTok
Laurie Keith, Senior Vice President, Emerging Media & Technology, Ad Council
Lizzie Collins, SVP and Head of B2B Marketing, SiriusXM Media
Alexa Levine, VP, Emerging Partnerships, Pinterest
Brian Dameris, Emmy Winner, Broadcast Analyst & Executive, Dallas Mavericks
Tony Marlow, Global Chief Marketing Officer, LG Ad Solutions
Rich Sutton, Managing Partner, DMRS Advisory, LLC, Moderator
4 – 4:40 PM: Pacific Time Zone
Session I: ARIA, East Level 1, Joshua 9
Streaming Strategies: Platform Innovation, Advertising & Brand Loyalty
Millions of viewers, more than ever, are immersed 24/7 with video screens. Big Tech has teamed with media, advertising and Hollywood and a new industry has been unleashed.
Speakers:
Ira Rubenstein, Chief Digital and Marketing Officer, PBS
Adam Waltuch, EVP of Global Distribution and Streaming Partnerships, TelevisaUnivision
Courtney Howell, Head of Agency Development. Samsung Ads
Sara Livingston, Global Platform Strategy and Partnerships, Fandom
Melissa Berger, Chief Solutions Officer, Digitas
Brian Norris, Executive Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer, The E.W. Scripps Company
Mark Kapczynski, President, Storymill, Moderator
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