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Brothers in Rhythm

Music, street art, and social media now move to the same rhythm. In this session, Raphaël and Aurélien Froissart explore how sound and digital culture have reshaped the identity of modern street art. From viral murals to collaborative digital experiences, they reveal how artists are using rhythm, visuals, and platforms to turn city walls into global stages.

Setting Standards for Responsible Storytelling

In an age where stories shape how people think, act, and vote, storytellers hold unprecedented power, and responsibility. A 2024 APA survey found 63% of U.S. college students concerned about misinformation spreading among peers on social media, underscoring a growing crisis of trust. How can platforms, publishers, and policymakers build shared standards to keep storytelling honest, inclusive, and accountable?

The End of Media's Philanthropic Whiplash

For decades, media funding has surged and collapsed in cycles, spiking around elections or crises, then evaporating when attention fades. The result is a fragile ecosystem where vital storytelling depends on the mood swings of philanthropy. In this session, H.R.H. Princess Lamia Bint Majed Saud AlSaud joins Matthew Bishop to explore how the media industry can break free from this pattern. Drawing from her leadership at the intersection of business, media, and philanthropy, Princess Lamia offers insights on building sustainable, purpose-driven media ecosystems, where long-term investment, inclusion, and impact take precedence over fleeting attention.

AI as a Creative Collaborator, Not Just a Tool

AI is evolving from an automation tool into a creative collaborator across art, music, and film. Artists are painting alongside algorithms and blending machine-generated visuals with human storytelling, redefining authorship. At the same time, a revival of handcrafted work, from the BBC’s claymation Women’s Euros campaign to Coldplay’s stop-motion videos, shows that human touch still moves audiences. In this session, we will explore how artists can work with AI while preserving creativity, ethics, and craft?

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e.l.f. 1: Formula for the Fearless

Join Kory Marchisotto for a fast-paced journey behind e.l.f. Beauty’s billion-dollar rise and unstoppable momentum. Fearless meets heartful at full speed. Discover how e.l.f.’s thoughtful, culture-driven approach — where bold disruption meets kind-hearted purpose — has powered 27 consecutive quarters of growth, fueled deep community connection, and proven that purpose-led, results-driven courage is the ultimate formula for building brands that move at the speed of culture.