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- Media Fireside 8 December 4:15 - 4:30PM
Stories with an Agenda
Storytelling has long helped societies navigate power, policy, and crisis, informing, connecting, and challenging. Yet today, narratives are increasingly weaponized: 62% of Americans, according to a 2020 Pew study, cite social media as a major source of false information. How can we reclaim storytelling as a force for trust, inclusion, and impact, while guarding against manipulation?
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- Music Fireside 10 December 10:50 - 11:05AM
Building the Future of Artist Independence
After two decades producing some of the biggest pop hits from Sabrina Carpenter to Teddy Swims and One-Direction, Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer Julian Bunetta has witnessed both the magic and the business pressures behind the music industry’s biggest Artists. In this intimate fireside conversation, he shares how those experiences inspired him to launch Notebook, a private space where artists can connect directly with their superfans, own their creative journey, and build lasting, independent careers.
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- Picture Speech 8 December 3:00 - 3:10PM
The Future of Streaming Monetization Models
As audiences fragment and attention becomes the ultimate currency, streaming platforms are rethinking how value is created and shared. This session explores the next phase of digital entertainment—from evolving subscription models and ad-supported hybrids to strategic partnerships between tech, media, and creators. What will define profitability in an era where engagement, not just viewership, drives growth?
Central Stage - Technology Presentation 10 December 10:20 - 10:50AM
How To Tell Your Best Stories Ever
What happens when the ancient craft of storytelling collides with the most powerful creative tools ever built? A KAIRO Talk powered by Google, this presentation shows how AI expands creative possibilities while keeping storytelling fundamentally human. Through an AI-generated short film and a behind-the-scenes breakdown, the speakers show how ideas move from insight to strategy to fully realized worlds using today’s AI tools. Mood boards, characters, storyboards, and cinematic choices can now be created in minutes, yet still depend on human taste and imagination.
Academy Stage - Creator Economy Fireside 8 December 5:15 - 5:30PM
Can Creators Save Hollywood?
A new wave of creators is blurring the line between cinema, design, and storytelling and Max Reisinger is at the forefront. In this session and exclusive Camps Studio showcase, Max explores how cinematic thinking drives the next evolution of the creator economy, where visuals carry emotion, stories build brands, and creators design entire worlds around their vision. Through the lens of Camps Studio, he reveals how film-inspired storytelling can transform creativity into culture and community.
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- Media Workshop 10 December 11:25AM - 12:05PM
The Future of News: Social Media Journalism
The workshop explores how social media is reshaping journalism, changing how news is reported, shared, and consumed. It examines the challenges of accuracy, credibility, and speed in the digital era while offering strategies to engage audiences and tell impactful stories across social platforms. Trainer: Fatima Mahmoud, The National
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