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Daniel Mac went from a $50k finance job to earning seven figures a year armed with nothing more than an iPhone and the same question he asks supercar owners on Rodeo Drive: “What do you do for a living?” In this session, Daniel breaks down the exact turning point that made him quit corporate America, how he monetized millions of views without ever feeling salesy, the brand-deal framework that now pays him for posting on social media, why he launched a podcast to convert viral viewers into lifelong fans, and the quiet strategies he’s using to make sure the “Daniel Mac” brand outlives TikTok and other social media. If you have ever wondered how to turn pure curiosity and a repeatable hook into a real business, this is the blueprint.
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Grammy-winning artist Wyclef Jean and creator-economy pioneer Jaeson Ma break down how artists can finally take control in a system that hasn’t kept up. They’ll talk frankly about the broken economics of streaming, why the future belongs to those who own their fan relationships, and the tools that put creators back in charge of monetization and community.
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IMI Academy - Picture Workshop 9 December 10:00AM - 12:00PM
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- Technology Presentation 8 December 2:20 - 2:30PM
Building Bridges Between Physical and Digital Worlds
As the boundaries between the physical and digital blur, realism is no longer the destination—it’s the starting point. Hao Li, CEO of Pinscreen and Associate Professor at MBZUAI, reveals how advances in generative AI, facial synthesis, and neural rendering are enabling lifelike avatars, real-time communication, and new dimensions of creative expression. From film and gaming to education and social interaction, he shows how these technologies can bridge not only worlds but also people, turning pixels into presence and transforming how we connect, collaborate, and trust in an increasingly virtual age.
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- Gaming Fireside 9 December 5:05 - 5:20PM
The Game That Plays You
We think we play games. But what if games are the ones playing us? This session dives into how modern games learn your behavior, control emotion, and predict your next move. It’s a wake-up call for creators and players who live inside systems that know them better than they know themselves.
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