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In today’s fast-moving creator economy, earning early is key to long-term success. Platforms like Patreon pay out over $24.5 million monthly, while creators also leverage affiliate tools, brand deals, and ticketed virtual events. What practical strategies, from subscriptions to digital products, can creators adopt now to start generating real revenue?
Central Stage - Media Workshop 9 December 11:30AM - 12:00PM
Micro-Learning in a TikTok World
As digital habits shift and attention spans shrink, microlearning, delivering content in short, focused bursts, has emerged as a powerful tool in modern education. A 2025 survey by the Higher Education Policy Institute found that 82% of UK undergraduates, including media students, reported greater engagement and retention with microlearning modules. 67% said the format better suited their digital-first habits. How can educators harness this approach to deliver instruction that remains both meaningful and academically rigorous?
Workshop Room 3 - Marketing Panel 9 December 9:30 - 10:00AM
Culture as the Bridge of Understanding
Defined by fragmentation, culture remains the thread that connects humanity. Through music, film, design, and storytelling, it shapes how we see ourselves, and one another. This session explores how cultural understanding has become a strategic asset for nations, brands, and creators alike, fostering empathy where politics and economics fall short. As the world grows more divided, how can we harness culture not just to entertain, but to unify?
Explore by Instagram - Technology Panel 8 December 1:25 - 1:45PM
The Invisible Rules of the Internet
Social media platforms shape public discourse through curation and moderation. During COVID-19, content moderation, inclusive of removals and downranking, raised concerns about silencing marginalized voices. A 2020 Anti-Defamation League survey found that 36% of U.S. adults faced online harassment, with 20% of those cases linked to political views, underscoring the difficulty of managing polarizing content. As algorithms dictate what’s seen or suppressed, how can we build digital spaces that protect expression and integrity?
Forum Stage - Media Keynote 8 December 1:00 - 1:15PM
A New Era of Movement with Hypershell Exoskeletons
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Impact Stage - Music Workshop 9 December 10:00AM - 12:00PM
How We Design Music That Moves the World 1\2
Day 1 — How We Create Music Heard Around the World Day 1 focuses on the role of music in building the identity of global brands, films, and games. Includes case studies such as Wonder Woman and League of Legends. Features a hands-on activity to design a sonic concept for a brand.
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