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The gaming industry is navigating a reset as layoffs and studio closures continue, yet Kim Nordström, CEO of PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions and the author of UP DOWN UP and Robbie Daymond, famous voice actor (Sailor Moon, Critical Role), turned video game entrepreneur as CEO of Sassy Chap Games, are building new ventures anyway. In this conversation, they share what it takes to create enduring studios amid uncertainty, how to create buzz, attract talent and funding, and why tough times can be the best moment to start again.
Central Stage - Media Fireside 9 December 10:00 - 10:20AM
Who Reports On The Reporters?
Journalists report on stories, but who reports on the reporters and the people on the ground risking everything to document war? As frontline reporting becomes more decentralized, those trying to bring the world the truth now face not only physical danger but an overwhelming information landscape where anyone with a phone can shape global narratives. With millions following real-time updates from citizen journalists on platforms like X, Instagram, and Telegram, the question is no longer just about how stories are told. It’s about who supports, verifies, and protects the people doing the reporting in an environment built on speed, fragmentation, and constant risk.
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- Music Panel 8 December 4:10 - 4:30PM
Crafting Connection For Icons Through Live Storytelling
As algorithms shape attention and screens mediate emotion, the world’s most influential artists are turning to technology to reconnect with audiences. This session brings together creative directors and producers behind shows for artists like ABBA, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift to explore how cutting edge technology can deepen human connection. Through real examples they show how innovation and intimacy can coexist and how technology can still bring people together through story.
Explore by Instagram - Media Speech 10 December 4:05 - 4:15PM
Decades of Lessons for Tomorrow’s Media Leaders
Today, stories spread so fast they can quickly change markets, politics, and public opinion before the truth even comes out. That means real leadership is not just about having a big title; rather, it is about staying steady when things get messy and everyone is watching. Anthony Scaramucci has been in the middle of such high-pressure moments in finance and crypto, the White House, and media. He’s seen how quickly a reputation can fall and be rebuilt. For young people who want to lead in a fast-moving world, his experiences offer clear lessons about staying resilient, learning from mistakes, and understanding how powerful stories can be.
Forum Stage - Media Workshop 10 December 11:25AM - 12:05PM
The Future of News: Social Media Journalism
The workshop explores how social media is reshaping journalism, changing how news is reported, shared, and consumed. It examines the challenges of accuracy, credibility, and speed in the digital era while offering strategies to engage audiences and tell impactful stories across social platforms. Trainer: Fatima Mahmoud, The National
IMI Academy - Marketing Panel 8 December 1:00 - 1:30PM
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
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