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- Media Fireside 8 December 3:00 - 3:20PM
Media’s New Centers of Gravity
Legacy media no longer holds a monopoly on narrative; rather, independent voices and creators now drive global conversation, often amplified and suppressed by the platforms themselves. According to the 2025 Reuters Institute Digital News Report, social media is a primary news source in many of the 48 markets studied across six continents. But this shift is fueling digital colonialism, where dominant cultures shape local stories, identities, and economies from afar. How can communities reclaim digital sovereignty and ensure their voices remain central to their unique media futures?
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Glow-Up Your Storytelling
From boardrooms to campfires, storytelling is how humans make sense of everything. It is the critical bridge between an idea and its impact. In just 60 minutes, we’ll help you find your spark, shape your message, and deliver it with clarity and confidence. Perfect for anyone ready to level up how they share what matters. Delivered by Ignite Talks, the fast-paced speaker series recently at TEDNext. OBJECTIVES: • Learn a repeatable framework for high-impact, big idea presentations. • Practice storytelling under constraint to improve clarity and delivery. • Leave with the confidence to develop your own talk.
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- Creator Economy Fireside 8 December 4:25 - 4:45PM
Bizarre Foods With Andrew Zimmern
Before the rise of bite-sized content and algorithm-driven storytelling, some creators built influence the long way, through deep curiosity, lived experience, and long-form craft. In this intergenerational conversation, award-winning chef and storyteller Andrew Zimmern reflects on how he went from kitchens to global screens, using food as a bridge to culture, identity, and understanding. Joining him is a new-generation creator who ascended through digital platforms, bringing a fresh perspective shaped by real-time audiences and algorithmic winds. Together, they explore what has changed, and what hasn’t, when it comes to building trust, telling human stories, and connecting across cultures. What can today’s creators learn from the depth and patience of pre-social-media storytelling? And how can legacy storytellers adapt to a world moving at the speed of the scroll while keeping meaning at the center?
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- Marketing Panel 9 December 10:10 - 10:40AM
How Athletes and Celebrities Drive Attention, Influence, and Investment
How athlete investors are reshaping the future of gaming, sports-tech, and fan experiences, and why athlete-owned media is the next power center.
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- Technology Panel 8 December 2:40 - 3:10PM
Intellectual Property at the Edge of Innovation
AI, blockchain, and immersive digital worlds are testing intellectual property rights. As industries rethink ownership, rights, and value, this session examines how to protect creativity and ownership while enabling the breakthroughs that will define the next decade of innovation.
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- Meetup Meetup 10 December 1:30 - 2:30PM
Content Business Meetup
A space for media and content entrepreneurs to meet investors, exchange ideas, and explore opportunities within today’s evolving content economy. This session fosters open networking and meaningful conversation, creating room for early connections and future collaborations.
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