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The Human-Anchored Marketing
Marketing is in a moment of radical change. AI has upended old systems, blurring the line between creativity and code. Yet even as teams adopt new tools and workflows, the core challenge remains keeping humanity at the heart of every story. This conversation explores how marketers are shuffeling their operations to co-create with technology while keeping authenticity, accountability, and empathy at the center because even in an algorithmic age, creativity and humanity still move hearts, minds, and markets.
Central Stage - Media Fireside 8 December 1:10 - 1:25PM
Independent Media's Biggest Powerplayers
Real-time reporting and live, personality-driven broadcasts on platforms like X have transformed journalism and elevated independent voices into powerful forces of culture. This session explores how authenticity, speed, and direct-to-audience communications have shifted influence away from traditional institutions, reshaping credibility, trust, and the architecture of modern media.
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- Creator Economy Keynote 10 December 10:05 - 10:20AM
Building Leaders for a Changing World
In an era defined by rapid technological change, global uncertainty, and constant reinvention, leadership is no longer just about strategy, it is about the inner capacity to adapt, grow, and lead with clarity. Drawing on decades of experience scaling products, rebuilding businesses, and coaching founders and creators, Teilo Berquier explores what it truly takes to become a leader who can thrive in complexity. This session dives into the intersection of strategic thinking and personal transformation: how to overcome internal barriers, lead teams with intention, and build companies that align with purpose as well as ambition. What does it mean to be a resilient, human-centered leader in a world that refuses to stand still?
Explore by Instagram - Music Keynote 10 December 12:40 - 12:55PM
Programming Music for the Creator Economy
Music is fast becoming the programmable layer of the creator economy, shaping culture, commerce, and community all at once. Tobias Hoss, SVP Operations at Lunar X, reveals how a lean team of three built one of the fastest-growing music divisions in the industry, generating over 100 million monthly streams. Through AI-driven curation, data-led discovery, and partnerships spanning Warner Chappell to global creator IP, Lunar X turns music into an engine for storytelling and scalable influence.
Explore by Instagram - Technology Keynote 8 December 4:35 - 4:45PM
How AI is Transforming Content Consumption Behavior
A new generation is growing up with AI as their primary interface to the world. From personalized feeds to multimodal searches and generative storytelling, algorithms are no longer curators, they’re shaping what we watch, read, and believe as co-creators. This session explores how AI-native behaviours are redefining attention, creativity, and trust, and what media must do to evolve their formats, distribution, and ethics for an audience that expects intelligence to be built in.
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- Media Workshop 9 December 1:00 - 1:30PM
Digital Detox: Reclaiming Focus in the Age of Infinite Scroll
In a world saturated with short-form content and interruption, students are finding it harder than ever to focus. A 2024 study by the American Psychological Association found 70% of college students struggling to concentrate on academic tasks due to short-form social media and frequent notifications. Among heavy users, sustained attention dropped by 22% compared to peers. What are the best practices and tools for restoring focus in learning environments, without losing the benefits of technology?
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