THE FUTURE OF LICENSING: XTRACKS EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
Fresh Research, Masterclasses, and Panels Curated for Senior Licensing & Toy Executives to Explore AI, Future Commerce, Cutting-Edge Technol
Entertainment X-Tracks
The Future Of Licensing Executive Summit
Thursday, September 12, 2024 -
United Talent Agency Theater - 9336 Civic Center Dr., Beverly Hills
AGENDA
MORNING PROGRAMMING
8:00 - 9:00 am Check-in, Breakfast and Networking
9:00 - 9:05 am Welcome to X-Tracks - Steven Ekstract
9:05 - 9:25 am UTA Study: AI Takes Center Stage.
The Real-Time Impact of AI on Creative Media and Marketing
Joe Kessler, Global Head of UTA IQ - United Talent Agency
9:25 - 9:50 am AI is the Ultimate Wingman: how AI can be a fantastic business partner
Moderator: Ted Larkins, SVP Global Licensing - Octane 5
Robin Zucker, Founder - The CMO Practice and Business Insider CMO-To-Watch
Matt Edelman, President - Super League
9:55 - 10:20 am Pioneer or Pirate? Legal Implications of AI
David Schnider, Co-Managing Partner - Nolan Heiman
Morvareed Salehpour, Founder - Salehpour Legal
Mark Humphrey, Partner - Mitchell Silberberg
Hemu Nigam, Partner - Venable
10:25 - 10:45 am The Magic Behind Toys “R” Us, The World's First AI Brand Film & Future of Production
Moderator: Lesley Silverman, Head of Tech - United Talent Agency
Kim Miller - Global Chief Marketing Officer and President, Toys “R” Us Studios
Nik Kleverov, Chief Creative Officer - Native Foreign10:45 - 11:00 am Coffee Break
11:00 - 11:30 am Gaming or Shopping? Turning Digital Rewards into Phygital Goods in Roblox & Beyond
Moderator: J. Eatedali, Head of Advisory, Gaming and Esports - United Talent Agency
Sharon Weisman, U.S CEO - PowerStation Studios
John Gaudiosi, President - Moonrock
Howard Beech, Chief Revenue Officer - Scuti
Jason Bischoff, VP of Licensing & Business Development - FUNKO
11:35 - 12:00 am Shiny New Tools - Smart Technology Driving E-Commerce & Advertising
Moderator: Sid Kaufman, Co-Host of X-Tracks and Licensing at United Talent Agency
Cory Grenier, CEO & Co-Founder - Geenee Holding
David Fisch, CEO - Panorama AI
12:05 - 12:50 pm Unleashing the Power of AI Workshop with 7 Essential Keys
Mark Onufer, Vice President Accounts - Trend Hunter
1:00pm - 2:00 pm Lunch
The Power of Reinvention with Kathi Sharpe-Ross, CEO - The Sharpe Alliance
AFTERNOON PROGRAMMING
2:00 - 2:25 pm The Next Wave of Mega-Franchises Come from Digital
Moderator: Elie Dekel, Owner – Dekel Brands
Bruce Gersh, President & COO - Paris Hilton’s 11:11 Media
Adam Goodman,CEO & Founder - Inviz for Skibidi Toilet
James Zahn, Editor in Chief - The Toy Book
2:25 - 2:45 pm WINNING OFF THE FIELD: (The Business of Name Image and Likeness)
Daniel Siegel, VP of Sponsorship & Licensing - Brandr Group
2:45 - 3:10 pm Everyone Watches Women's Sports
Moderator: Chantal Romain, VP Communications - Klutch Sports Group
Kari Fleischauer, Head of Strategy & Chief of Staff - Angel City
Regina Seidman Miller, President - RMG
Justine Brown, VP Creative Development & Talent Relations - Togethxr
3:15 - 3:45 pm The Industry Making Impact - Tapping Talent and Profits Tied to Purpose
Moderator: Marlene Sharp, Executive Producer - Pink Poodle Productions
Britton Payne, VP of Business & Legal Affairs - Paramount
Judi Uttal, Founder - Autism in Entertainment
Malia Wright, DEIA Integration & Embodiment Specialist - Milt Wright & Associates Inc.
Nancy Weintraub, Chief Advancement Officer - Easterseals Disability Services
Rick Woods, Senior Business Development - Impact Parks
3:45 - 4:10 pm Engaging the Consumer IRL- The Growth of Experiential
Moderator: Steven Ekstract, Entertainment X Tracks
Stacy Moscatelli, CEO - Original X Production
Veronica Hart, Chief Commercial Officer - HARTstring Entertainment
Meredith Norrie, VP, Global Licensing & Consumer Product Partnerships - Mattel
4:10 - 4:35 pm Some like it Hot: Food and Beverage Licensing Gets Supersized
Moderator: Allie Brodsky Demeter, Director of Client Strategy (Ventures) - UTA
Stu Seltzer, President - Seltzer Licensing Group
Ross Misher, CEO - Brand Central
4:35 - 5:00 pm Unlocking Japanese IP from Fashion to Toys and more
Ed LaBay, EVP GMM Merchandise, Marketing, Licensing & PD- Hot Topic
Anna Songco Adamian, VP of Global Consumer Products - Crunchyroll
Laura Takaragawa, VP of Consumer Products & Promotion - Viz Media
5:00-5:30 pm Fireside chat with Walmart Entertainment Counsel:
Activating Entertainment-Driven Merch in Every Aisle
Ned Ward, Associate Director, Marketing Planning & Strategy - Walmart Entertainment Counsel
Genna Rosenberg, CEO - GennComm
Please join us for Cocktails, Hor’dourves & Networking in the Courtyard,
presented by Easterseals Disability Services
Full program and Speakers are here: https://www.entertainmentxtracks.com/event
Fresh Research, Masterclasses, and Panels Curated for Senior Licensing & Toy Executives to Explore AI, Future Commerce, Cutting-Edge Technol
Entertainment X-Tracks
The Future Of Licensing Executive Summit
Thursday, September 12, 2024 -
United Talent Agency Theater - 9336 Civic Center Dr., Beverly Hills
AGENDA
MORNING PROGRAMMING
8:00 - 9:00 am Check-in, Breakfast and Networking
9:00 - 9:05 am Welcome to X-Tracks - Steven Ekstract
9:05 - 9:25 am UTA Study: AI Takes Center Stage.
The Real-Time Impact of AI on Creative Media and Marketing
Joe Kessler, Global Head of UTA IQ - United Talent Agency
9:25 - 9:50 am AI is the Ultimate Wingman: how AI can be a fantastic business partner
Moderator: Ted Larkins, SVP Global Licensing - Octane 5
Robin Zucker, Founder - The CMO Practice and Business Insider CMO-To-Watch
Matt Edelman, President - Super League
9:55 - 10:20 am Pioneer or Pirate? Legal Implications of AI
David Schnider, Co-Managing Partner - Nolan Heiman
Morvareed Salehpour, Founder - Salehpour Legal
Mark Humphrey, Partner - Mitchell Silberberg
Hemu Nigam, Partner - Venable
10:25 - 10:45 am The Magic Behind Toys “R” Us, The World's First AI Brand Film & Future of Production
Moderator: Lesley Silverman, Head of Tech - United Talent Agency
Kim Miller - Global Chief Marketing Officer and President, Toys “R” Us Studios
Nik Kleverov, Chief Creative Officer - Native Foreign10:45 - 11:00 am Coffee Break
11:00 - 11:30 am Gaming or Shopping? Turning Digital Rewards into Phygital Goods in Roblox & Beyond
Moderator: J. Eatedali, Head of Advisory, Gaming and Esports - United Talent Agency
Sharon Weisman, U.S CEO - PowerStation Studios
John Gaudiosi, President - Moonrock
Howard Beech, Chief Revenue Officer - Scuti
Jason Bischoff, VP of Licensing & Business Development - FUNKO
11:35 - 12:00 am Shiny New Tools - Smart Technology Driving E-Commerce & Advertising
Moderator: Sid Kaufman, Co-Host of X-Tracks and Licensing at United Talent Agency
Cory Grenier, CEO & Co-Founder - Geenee Holding
David Fisch, CEO - Panorama AI
12:05 - 12:50 pm Unleashing the Power of AI Workshop with 7 Essential Keys
Mark Onufer, Vice President Accounts - Trend Hunter
1:00pm - 2:00 pm Lunch
The Power of Reinvention with Kathi Sharpe-Ross, CEO - The Sharpe Alliance
AFTERNOON PROGRAMMING
2:00 - 2:25 pm The Next Wave of Mega-Franchises Come from Digital
Moderator: Elie Dekel, Owner – Dekel Brands
Bruce Gersh, President & COO - Paris Hilton’s 11:11 Media
Adam Goodman,CEO & Founder - Inviz for Skibidi Toilet
James Zahn, Editor in Chief - The Toy Book
2:25 - 2:45 pm WINNING OFF THE FIELD: (The Business of Name Image and Likeness)
Daniel Siegel, VP of Sponsorship & Licensing - Brandr Group
2:45 - 3:10 pm Everyone Watches Women's Sports
Moderator: Chantal Romain, VP Communications - Klutch Sports Group
Kari Fleischauer, Head of Strategy & Chief of Staff - Angel City
Regina Seidman Miller, President - RMG
Justine Brown, VP Creative Development & Talent Relations - Togethxr
3:15 - 3:45 pm The Industry Making Impact - Tapping Talent and Profits Tied to Purpose
Moderator: Marlene Sharp, Executive Producer - Pink Poodle Productions
Britton Payne, VP of Business & Legal Affairs - Paramount
Judi Uttal, Founder - Autism in Entertainment
Malia Wright, DEIA Integration & Embodiment Specialist - Milt Wright & Associates Inc.
Nancy Weintraub, Chief Advancement Officer - Easterseals Disability Services
Rick Woods, Senior Business Development - Impact Parks
3:45 - 4:10 pm Engaging the Consumer IRL- The Growth of Experiential
Moderator: Steven Ekstract, Entertainment X Tracks
Stacy Moscatelli, CEO - Original X Production
Veronica Hart, Chief Commercial Officer - HARTstring Entertainment
Meredith Norrie, VP, Global Licensing & Consumer Product Partnerships - Mattel
4:10 - 4:35 pm Some like it Hot: Food and Beverage Licensing Gets Supersized
Moderator: Allie Brodsky Demeter, Director of Client Strategy (Ventures) - UTA
Stu Seltzer, President - Seltzer Licensing Group
Ross Misher, CEO - Brand Central
4:35 - 5:00 pm Unlocking Japanese IP from Fashion to Toys and more
Ed LaBay, EVP GMM Merchandise, Marketing, Licensing & PD- Hot Topic
Anna Songco Adamian, VP of Global Consumer Products - Crunchyroll
Laura Takaragawa, VP of Consumer Products & Promotion - Viz Media
5:00-5:30 pm Fireside chat with Walmart Entertainment Counsel:
Activating Entertainment-Driven Merch in Every Aisle
Ned Ward, Associate Director, Marketing Planning & Strategy - Walmart Entertainment Counsel
Genna Rosenberg, CEO - GennComm
Please join us for Cocktails, Hor’dourves & Networking in the Courtyard,
presented by Easterseals Disability Services
Full program and Speakers are here: https://www.entertainmentxtracks.com/event