The entertainment industry is confronted with foundational change as advancements in technology disrupt traditional business models. At LMU’s third annual innovation symposium, Disruption and Innovation in Entertainment, leading industry and academic experts will confront pressing issues and illuminate a productive path forward for this evolving sector (learn more & RSVP).
“The entertainment industry’s technological shift has sparked an opportunity for lively debate,” said Executive Vice President and Provost Thomas Poon. “At this year’s symposium, our experts will explore the symbiotic relationship between the entertainment and tech industries and how the latest innovations can and are being used for good.”
Over the course of two keynotes and two panel discussions, attendees can expect to expand their understanding of the most pressing issues found at the intersection of entertainment and international business. Panelists and moderators include LMU alum, CEO and co-founder of Toonstar John Attanasio ’94, LMU School of Film and Television Professor and film producer Rosanne Korenberg, LMU College of Business Administration Professor Rochelle Webb, Sony EVP Kim Overall, and filmmaker and scientist Badabrata Pain, among others. Together, they will encourage consideration for technology’s ability to drive creative innovation; they will help storytellers understand how to leverage technology for success; and they will offer a glimpse into the possibilities of a modern creative workplace.
LMU College of Business Administration professor Vandana (Ana) Mangal will moderate Digital Disruption in Film and Entertainment, a panel that will focus on the impact of streaming platforms, AI-driven content recommendations, and the changing dynamics of audience engagement. “The industry stands at a critical juncture, and we must focus on working together to identify positive progress,” Mangal says.
LMU School of Film and Television professor Justin Trevor Winters aligns with Mangal’s pursuit of progress. His panel, The Convergence of Tech and Storytelling, will explore how businesses and creators can leverage cutting-edge technology successfully throughout the storytelling process. The futurist and CEO of the Web3 agency, Verified Labs, cements the importance of focusing on these issues. “Technology has the power to change the way we develop, produce, distribute, and monetize stories,” he says. “It levels the playing field and democratizes access, allowing more voices and perspectives to be heard in ways never before possible.”
Presented by LMU’s College of Business Administration, Center for International Business Education, School of Film and Television, External Relations, and Theta Network Labs, LMU Innovation Symposium: Disruption and Innovation in Entertainment will take place on March 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Learn more and RSVP.