Mobilising Capital for a Future Media Ecosystem

The Economics of Attention

Attention is scarce, and expensive. Where does it flow, how is it priced, and who captures the surplus? A session focused on mapping today’s attention market, new measurement standards, and what debut platforms must do to earn, hold, and monetize time

Cinema That Sees You

The next evolution of cinema won’t just be watched; it will watch us. As AI, sensors, and emotional data enter storytelling, films can now react to our expressions, attention, and feelings in real time. This session explores how directors become designers of living stories that adapt to each viewer, blurring the line between creator, audience, and machine consciousness.

Safe Digital Spaces and Powering Youth’s Rise in Global Media

As young people become creators, storytellers, and digital citizens at unprecedented scale, the responsibility on media leaders and platforms grows just as quickly. This session explores how safe, trusted, and culturally grounded digital spaces can unlock youth creativity and empower the next generation to shape global media. From building future-ready ecosystems and fostering responsible innovation to developing talent pipelines that prepare young people for leadership, the conversation examines what it takes to protect youth while enabling them to thrive—and ultimately rise—as influential voices in the world’s media landscape.

Gen Z, Gen Give: Philanthropy Through Youth and Story

Generation Z is reshaping philanthropy, blending personal storytelling with the reach of digital platforms to drive meaningful change. Rather than relying solely on donations, they use tools like TikTok and Instagram to amplify causes, build communities, and spark grassroots action. How might this shift toward participatory and transparent giving redefine the future of social impact?

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Finding Your Voice in a Very Competitive Film Market 1\2

Day 1 — Understanding Your Voice The workshop focuses on helping participants discover their unique creative voice and clarify tone, genre, and style. Includes practical exercises, case studies, and feedback on initial project ideas.