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- Creator Economy Panel 8 December 3:40 - 4:10PM
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Stories live beyond the screen, they take shape in the environments where they are made, encountered, and felt. From intimate, character-driven sketches to raw, on-the-ground journeys and cross-regional media, the spaces around storytelling influence how people find meaning and belonging. This conversation explores how creative contexts, from digital platforms to real-world settings, create resonance, and how craft and distribution can turn storytelling into a shared space where people feel seen and connected across cultures.
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- Technology Workshop 10 December 3:30 - 4:10PM
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Gen Z, Gen Give: Philanthropy Through Youth and Story
Generation Z is reshaping philanthropy, blending personal storytelling with the reach of digital platforms to drive meaningful change. Rather than relying solely on donations, they use tools like TikTok and Instagram to amplify causes, build communities, and spark grassroots action. How might this shift toward participatory and transparent giving redefine the future of social impact?
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- Creator Economy Fireside 9 December 10:00 - 10:15AM
The Price of Influence in a Platform World
In an era where algorithms amplify some voices and overlook others, creativity is both enabled and constrained. This session looks at these shifts from inside the industry. That is, how platform ecosystems are evolving, the new pressures and possibilities shaping content creation, and the trade-offs brands and creators face in an AI-driven environment. Participants will come away with a better understanding of how human imagination continues to influence culture and drive growth despite technological and structural limits, and how creators, brands, and platforms can work together to build a healthier and more sustainable creative ecosystem.
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How AI Is Rewriting the Newsroom
With news now published in more than 50 languages in real time, AI is reshaping how media organizations operate and connect with audiences worldwide. This session explores how to expand these capabilities responsibly while navigating the risks of rapid change. It looks at data integrity, escalating operational costs, and the growing need to prepare teams to collaborate with intelligent systems, ensuring that innovation reinforces journalism’s mission rather than stretching it thin.
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