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DEG’s Speaker Lineup for EnTech Fest &
Summer Symposium Is Looking Smart!
| | Join us for a day packed with panels, presentations, and keynotes. | | | | |
The Changing Landscape of Digital Entertainment
Michael Burns, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Vice Chairman
with
Ron Schwartz, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group President and COO
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Unlocking Accessibility to Expand Your Audience
Heather Dowdy, Netflix
Director Product Accessibility
with
Josh Miller, 3Play Media Co-Founder and Co-CEO
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Media’s Evolution: What the Data Says about the Journey from Today’s Reality to Tomorrow’s Future
Tom Lesinski, National CineMedia CEO
with
David Bloom, Forbes Senior Contributor
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The Macro Forces Reshaping
the Future of Media...and
Everything Else
John Dick, CivicScience
Founder and CEO
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AI XR and the Future of Entertainment
Amy Jupiter, By Jove: A Collective of Perspective Founder and CEO
and Eric Shamlin, SecretLevel CEO
with
Barbara Ford Grant, Industry Advisor and Filmmaker
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TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2025
Skirball Cultural Center | Los Angeles
EnTech Fest and Summer Symposium 2025
is free for DEG members.
If your company's a DEG member, you're a DEG member!
REGISTER HERE
Non-members can attend for $695.
Half of the proceeds from all non-member tickets will be donated by DEG to fire relief efforts.
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EXTRACTING VALUE FROM LEGACY CONTENT WITH AI
Many content owners are considering monetizing their legacy libraries by licensing them as generative AI training data, or are already doing so. This has significant implications for the way content and rights holders think about managing and valuing their assets.
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Ian McPherson
Global Strategy Leader for Media Supply Chain
AWS
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Gray Ainsworth
EVP, Technical Operations
& Delivery
Lionsgate Entertainment
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Soyoung Lee
Co-Founder & Head of GTM
TwelveLabs
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PRACTICAL AI FOR SPEED AND SAVINGS IN LOCALIZATION
Localization is at the forefront of practical and responsible uses of AI to help bring content to global markets with increased speed and efficiency. This panel will discuss AI practices in localization, covering topics such as QC, artwork, compliance, project management, and more.
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Silviu Epure
SVP, Content Globalization
Blu Digital Group
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Chris Carey
EVP, Americas Operations
Iyuno
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Kelly Summers
Head of Global Marketing & Strategic Partnerships
The Sherlock Company
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Teresa Phillips
CEO & Co-Founder
Spherex
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Duncan Wain
COO
Zoo Digital
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Joe Rice
SVP of Product - Media, Engagement
& Experience Platform
Disney Entertainment and ESPN
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Vikram Arumilli
SVP & GM, Streaming &
Consumer Technology
IMAX
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Kristin Glushon
Executive Producer
Nexus Studios
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Rick Hack
VP, Media & Entertainment
Perpetual Intelligence
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MANAGING METADATA TO IMPROVE THE SEARCH
AND DISCOVERY EXPERIENCE
This panel of TV & Connected Devices committee members will focus on the various search & discovery methods for streaming content and the metadata that support these as well as highlight the opportunities and challenges in this space that the committee is working to address.
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Matt Durgin
VP North America
Content & Services
LG Electronics
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Scott Olechowski
Co-Founder &
Chief Product Officer
Plex
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David Sanderson
Founder & CEO
Reelgood
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PRESENTATION | STRENGTHENING CONTENT SECURITY THROUGH INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
Terri Davies, Trusted Partner Network
President
Hear the latest trends in industry security incidents, explore their root causes and what can be done about it. This session emphasizes the shared responsibility of safeguarding content, highlighting how collaboration across the supply chain can strengthen global content security. Together, we can build a safer future for all stakeholders.
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INSIGHTS PRESENTATION | THE SUBSCRIPTION STATE OF PLAY: KEY US TRENDS FOR 2025
Luisa Muneratti, Bango
Chief Commercial Officer
Get exclusive early access to the latest findings from the 2025 USA Subscriber Report. This session unveils key insights into how American consumers navigate the evolving subscription landscape—from the dominance of entertainment and lifestyle bundles to emerging niche categories and indirect subscriptions. Learn what’s driving subscriber loyalty, the financial impact of bundling, and the rising demand for a unified subscription hub. Gain actionable takeaways to shape your 2025 strategy.
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INSIGHTS PRESENTATION | BEYOND THE GREAT RE-BUNDLING
John Buffone, Circana
VP, Industry Advisor
This session will quantify awareness, uptake, and interest in SVOD bundles. We’ll explore what truly appeals to viewers and identify areas of concern that impede their adoption. Successful bundling will come down to packaging the right service pairings within and beyond streaming. As such, we’ll explore the value of partnerships with other subscriptions and membership services such as mobile, music, grocery, fashion, ride share, food delivery and more.
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INSIGHTS PRESENTATION | OPTIMIZING CONTENT PERFORMANCE WITH AI
Darren Lepke, SymphonyAI
VP, Product Management
Content owners are looking to AI for greater insight into content performance and revenue metrics. This session explores best practices and use cases for AI-driven content analysis across FAST, AVOD, and TVOD distribution models.
| | 2025 SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS INCLUDE: | | Please email Andi Elliott (Andi@degonline.org) for sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities. | | | | |
