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- Picture Panel 9 December 9:30 - 9:50AM
Foresights from a Lifetime in Cinema
Legendary filmmakers share stories of grit, reinvention, and creative survival. From the lowest to highest ranks in television, this session explores the firsthand accounts of storytelling, technology, and ambitions collision with culture; this session identifies the lessons learned across decades of hits, misses, and moments that defined the modern screen, from the first line of a script to the final cut. It’s a masterclass in creativity, resilience, and the art of staying relevant in an industry built on change.
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- Media Panel 10 December 11:45AM - 12:05PM
Blueprints for Governing Digital Speech
During COVID-19, platforms struggled to balance curbing misinformation with protecting free expression, often failing at both and eroding public trust. A 2021 Pew Research study found that 60% of U.S. adults saw social media as a major source of false information, with 43% reporting encounters with significant misinformation. These failures reveal gaps in transparency and accountability. How can policy, technology, and platform leadership work together to protect truth and rights while ensuring transparency, inclusivity, and resilience?
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- Technology Presentation 9 December 11:35 - 11:45AM
Yang Lan: The Future of Art Is Felt, Not Just Seen
Technology is transforming art from something we observe into something we experience. Through AI, immersive environments, and cross-disciplinary collaborations, a new generation of creators—especially in China—is redefining how emotion, culture, and innovation intersect. In this conversation, Yang Lan, Co-Founder and Chairperson of Sun Media Group, explores how technology is reshaping creative expression and audience connection, turning art into an emotional language that transcends medium, geography, and generation.
Forum Stage - Marketing Workshop 9 December 4:45 - 5:45PM
Reimagining Storytelling Through Video.
Video is one of the most powerful ways to capture attention and communicate ideas. In this session, we’ll explore what makes great video storytelling, and how new tools in Canva are helping teams bring ideas to life more easily and effectively. You’ll walk away with practical ways to craft videos that engage audiences, spark emotion, and drive real impact.
Workshop Room 1 - Marketing Panel 10 December 10:50 - 11:20AM
A Playbook for Persuasive Media
This session breaks down the essential mechanics of persuasive media today, from message design and audience targeting to verification, accountability, and the technology used. Audience members leave with a clear, practical framework for shaping stories that move people, inform public life, and reinforce trust in an increasingly fragmented information environment.
Academy Stage - Media Panel 9 December 5:30 - 5:50PM
Navigating Journalism in a Changing News Business
As digital platforms, AI, and new business models redefine the news industry, this conversation explores how media can sustain credibility, adapt to disruption, and continue shaping informed societies. Anchored in the tension between speed and depth, it examines how the profession can reinvent itself for a world where traditional gatekeepers are fading but the mission of truth-telling remains unchanged.
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