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2025 Keynote Speakers Include:

Daniel Ives

Managing Director, Global Head of Technology Research
Wedbush Securities

2025 Speakers Include:

Daisy Stall

EVP & Group Head, Entertainment Finance
California Bank & Trust

Fran Helms

Senior Client Partner & Sector Leader, Media and Entertainment Practice, North America
Korn Ferry

Hemal Thaker

Managing Director, Global Head of Gaming Investment Banking
Goldman Sachs

Jay Tucker

Executive Director, Center for Media, Entertainment & Sports
UCLA Anderson School of Management

Kalon Gutierrez

Managing Director, Manatt Ventures Consulting
Manatt, Phelps & Phillps, LLP

Michael Grecco

Founder & Board Member
The American Society for Collective Rights Licensing, Inc.

Ned Sherman

Chief Business Affairs & Legal Officer
Skybound

Founder
Digital Media Wire

Nika Nour

SVP, International Business Development
Savvy Games Group

Paul Sweeting

Co-Founder
RightsTech Project

Founder & Principal
Concurrent Media Strategies

2025 Agenda:

Welcome & Opening remarks

9:30 AM - 9:40 AM PT
Palisades Ballroom
Speakers:
Ned Sherman, Chief Business Affairs & Legal Officer, Skybound
Jay Tucker, Executive Director, Center for Media, Entertainment & Sports, UCLA Anderson School of Management
Ned Sherman
Chief Business Affairs & Legal Officer
Skybound
Jay Tucker
Executive Director, Center for Media, Entertainment & Sports
UCLA Anderson School of Management

GENERAL SESSION: THE POWER OF PEOPLE: BUILDING & RETAINING HIGH-PERFORMING TEAMS IN DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT

9:40 AM - 10:10 AM PT
Palisades Ballroom
In today’s rapidly evolving media, entertainment, and technology industries, the race for top talent is more complex than ever. As AI transforms workflows, content creation, and audience engagement, companies are grappling with a critical question: do we have the right people—and the right skills—for what’s next? This timely panel brings together senior talent and hiring leaders from across digital entertainment to discuss the challenges of attracting and retaining employees with future-ready skill sets. From reimagining workplace culture to navigating skills gaps and employee well-being, this panel will explore the real-world challenges and forward-thinking solutions shaping the future of team building for companies in digital entertainment.

Speakers:
Kalon Gutierrez, Managing Director, Manatt Ventures Consulting, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
Simone Heard, Sr. Director, Recruiting, Jam City
Fran Helms, Senior Client Partner & Sector Leader, Media and Entertainment Practice, NA, Korn Ferry

Moderator:
Ned Sherman, Chief Business Affairs & Legal Officer, Skybound
Kalon Gutierrez
Managing Director, Manatt Ventures Consulting
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
Simone Heard
Sr. Director, Recruiting
Jam City
Fran Helms
Sr. Client Partner & Sector Leader, Media and Entertainment Practice, NA
 Korn Ferry
Ned Sherman
Chief Business Affairs & Legal Officer
Skybound

GENERAL SESSION: VIEW FROM THE TOP: FUNDING THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM PT
Palisades Ballroom
This panel of industry leaders explores the current trends shaping investment strategies in gaming, digital media, and entertainment. Panelists will discuss where venture capital, private equity, and institutional investors are directing their funds, how evolving consumer behaviors are influencing these decisions, and the types of projects and companies that are attracting attention. Learn how macroeconomic shifts and emerging technologies like AI and Web3 are impacting funding priorities.

Speakers:
Moritz Baier-Lentz, Partner & Head of Gaming, Lightspeed Venture Partners
Daisy Stall, EVP & Group Head, Entertainment Finance, California Bank & Trust
Hemal Thaker, Managing Director, Global Head of Gaming Investment Banking, Goldman Sachs

Moderator:
Andrew Wallenstein, President & Chief Media Analyst, Variety Intelligence Platform & Luminate
Moritz Baier- Lentz
Partner & Head of Gaming
Lightspeed Venture Partners
Daisy Stall
EVP & Group Head, Entertainment Finance
California Bank & Trust
Hemal Thaker
Managing Director, Global Head of Gaming Investment Banking
Goldman Sachs
Andrew Wallenstein
President & Chief Media Analyst
Variety Intelligence Platform & Luminate

MORNING BREAK: SPONSORED BY VENABLE

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM PT
Palisades Ballroom
Break sponsored by: Venable LLP

GENERAL SESSION: KEYNOTE CONVERSATION WITH Haiyan Zhang, xbox

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM PT
Palisades Ballroom
Join us for a keynote with Haiyan Zhang of Xbox.

Keynote Speaker:
Haiyan Zhang, GM, AI Innovation & Science, Xbox

Interviewer:
Joanna Popper, Media & Technology Executive, Laurel Beach
Haiyan Zhang
GM, AI Innovation & Science
Xbox
Joanna Popper
Media & Technology Executive
Laurel Beach

INVESTMENT, DEALMAKING AND M&A: INVEsting in artificial intelligence for digital entertainment 

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM PT
Palisades Ballroom
There is a lot of excitement around the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to bring about generational change in the games, digital media and entertainment industries, enhancing productivity, benefiting work flow processes and opening up new business models. The reality, however, may be the “peak of inflated expectations” according to IT research firm Gartner. This panel of experts will provide a reality check and discuss the opportunity in the context of the challenges of implementing AI in games, digital media and entertainment businesses today. Where should companies be focusing? Where are investors placing the biggest bets? What will it take for AI to emerge with tangible benefits for businesses in digital entertainment?

Speakers:
Kayla Comalli, Co- Founder & CEO, Lovelace Studio
Seth Hallen, Founder & Managing Partner, Hallstone Ventures
CK Chang Kim, Co-Founder & CEO, Saywise
Katja Reitemeyer, Director, Data Science and AI, Media & Entertainment, NVIDIA

Moderator:
Jamil Moledina, Strategic Advisor, XP Consulting
Kayla Comalli
Co-Founder & CEO
Lovelace Studio
Seth Hallen
Founder & Managing Partner
Hallstone Ventures
CK Chang Kim
Co-Founder & CEO
Saywise
Katja Reitemeyer
Director, Data Science and AI, Media & Entertainment
NVIDIA
Jamil Moledina
Strategic Advisor
XP Consulting

BRANDs & CREATORS:  THE FUTURE OF MEASUREMENT: UNLOCKING GROWTH WITH AI-DRIVEN INSIGHTS 

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM PT
Hermosa Room
The creator economy is entering a new growth phase that demands sophisticated data and analytics infrastructure to support globally-scaled programs. In this first-of-its-kind conversation, senior leaders from (CreatorIQ, Traackr, and Grin) the platforms shaping enterprise creator marketing will join Steph Money, SVP, Edelman AI, for a candid, industry-focused discussion. From AI-powered planning to cross-platform coordination and investment strategy, this session focuses on the state of the industry and what it will take to build robust creator marketing ecosystems.

Speakers:
Jacob Clarke, VP, Customer Success, Aspire IQ
Nate Harris, VP, Product Innovation, CreatorIQ
Olivia McNaughten, Sr. Director, Product Marketing & Partnerships, GRIN
Taylor Rodriguez, Global Vice President, Customer Experience, Traackr
Bill Stanton, Head of Enterprise and Affiliate, Later

Moderator:
Steph Money, SVP, Client Development, AI, Edelman
Jacob Clarke
VP, Customer Success
Aspire IQ
Nate Harris
VP, Product Innovation
CreatorIQ
Olivia McNaughten
Sr. Director, Product Marketing & Partnerships
Grin
Taylor Rodriguez
Global VP, Customer Experience
Traackr
Bill Stanton
Head of Enterprise & Affiliate
Later
Steph Money
SVP, Client Development, AI
Edelman

RIGHTSTECH: AI IN TRAINING: BUYING AND SELLING DATA

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM PT
Venice Room
Lawsuits continue to fly over the use of copyrighted works to train generative AI models, but a market is also developing around training data and datasets across text, music, images and video. Who is buying and who is selling? What patterns and lessons can be gleaned from their early experiences?

What role does data transparency play in the debate? A panel of leading licensing, copyright and AI executives will discuss the latest developments around AI licensing and litigation, and where the respective industries go from here.

Speakers:
Jake Beaumont-Nesbitt, Director, Innovation & Education, International Music Managers Forum
Virginie Berger, Chief Business Development & Rights Officer, MatchTune
Dave Davis, GM, Protege Media, Protege
Andrew Harding, Co-Founder & CEO, SourceAudio

Moderator:
Paul Sweeting, Co-Founder, RightsTech Project
Jake Beaumont-Nesbitt
Director, Innovation & Education
International Music Managers Forum
Virginie Berger
Chief Business Development & Rights Officer
MatchTune
Dave Davis
GM, Protege Media
Protege
Andrew Harding
Co-Founder & CEO
SourceAudio
Paul Sweeting
Co-Founder
RightsTech Project

LUNCH BREAK

12:45 PM - 2:00 PM PT
Palisades Ballroom

INVESTMENT, DEALMAKING AND M&A: FUELING THE FUTURE: INVESTING IN THE CREATOR ECOSYSTEM

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM PT
Palisades Ballroom
The creator economy is transforming industries, reshaping how content is produced, distributed, and consumed. As creators build businesses around their personal brands, platforms evolve, and enabling technologies flourish, investors are finding new opportunities to drive growth in this dynamic space. This panel brings together industry leaders, venture capitalists, and successful entrepreneurs to discuss the unique challenges and immense potential of investing in the creator ecosystem. Topics will include evaluating companies that empower creators, spotting trends in creator-centric technologies, navigating platform dependency risks, and understanding the shifting dynamics of monetization and intellectual property in this vibrant economy.

Speakers:
Sean Atkins, CEO, Dhar Mann Studios
Alessandra Catanese, CEO, Smosh
Chris M. Williams, Founder & CEO, pocket.watch

Moderator:
David Bloom, Co-Founder, Next TMT
Sean Atkins
CEO
Dhar Mann Studios
Alessandra Catanese
CEO
Smosh
Chris M. Williams
Founder & CEO
pocket.watch
David Bloom
Co-Founder
Next TMT

BRANDS & CREATORS: APPLES TO APPLES: DEFINING THE B2B BACKBONE OF THE CREATOR ECONOMY

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM PT
Hermosa Room
As the creator economy matures, the spotlight shifts from individual talent to the need for scale. Behind every successful creator campaign is a growing ecosystem of platforms, tools, and services but understanding what these companies do and how they’re differentiated remains a challenge. That’s where Apples to Apples comes in. Developed by East Wind Advisors, Creator Playground, and Creator Vision, Apples to Apples is the first framework designed to clarify the B2B layer of the creator economy. Whether you’re a brand choosing partners, an agency architecting strategy, or an investor mapping the landscape, this session will highlight emerging B2B partners and solutions. The creator economy doesn’t scale without infrastructure. This is your guide to the companies building it and how to understand their value.

Speakers:
Jason Birke, Managing Director, East Wind Advisors
Joey Chowaiki, Co-Founder & COO, Open Influence
Ethan Fassett, Co-Founder & CEO, Glystn

Moderator:
Jamie Gutfreund, Founder, Creator Vision
Jason Birke
Managing Director
East Wind Advisors
Joey Chowaiki
Co-Founder & COO
Open Influence
Ethan Fassett
Co-Founder & CEO
Glystn
Jamie Gutfreund
Founder
Creator Vision

RIGHTSTECH: OPTING IN, OPTING OUT (OF AI TRAINING)

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM PT
Venice Room
Many creators and rights owners would like to exclude their works from AI training datasets. But simply stating a preference probably is not sufficient given the vast, automated scale at which AI systems operate. Other rights owners are looking to license their archives for training but need to be able to track their use. Startups and content management companies are developing strategies and machine-readable tools to automate the process of opting out, and of opting in. But how effective are they? What are the strengths and limitations of each? Most importantly, will policymakers settle on an opt-in or opt-out standard for the use of copyrighted works in AI, and how should rights owners and developers respond?

Speakers:
Tamay Aykut, CEO & Founder, Sureel.ai
Jonas Lee, Chief Commercial Officer, ProRata.ai
Leonard Rosenthal, PDF Architect & Sr. Principal Scientist, Adobe Systems, Inc.

Moderator:
Jay Tucker, Executive Director, Center for Media, Entertainment & Sports, UCLA Anderson School of Management
Tamay Aykut
CEO & Founder
Sureel.ai
Jonas Lee
Chief Commercial Officer
ProRata.ai
Leonard Rosenthol
PDF Architect & Sr. Principal Scientist
Adobe Systems, Inc.
Jay Tucker
Executive Director, Center for Media, Entertainment & Sports
UCLA Anderson School of Management

 INVESTMENT, DEALMAKING AND M&A: LEVELING UP: INVESTING IN GAMES AND INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT

2:45 PM - 3:30 PM PT
Palisades Ballroom
The games and interactive entertainment industry is booming, driven by advancements in technology, evolving consumer behaviors, and innovative monetization models. From AAA game studios and indie developers to virtual worlds, esports, AI, web3 and interactive storytelling platforms, the sector offers diverse investment opportunities with global reach. This panel features leading investors, gaming entrepreneurs, and industry strategists exploring the dynamics of investing in this high-growth space. Topics include identifying emerging trends, evaluating the potential of gaming platforms and ecosystems, understanding user acquisition and retention strategies, and navigating challenges such as IP ownership and market competition.

Speakers:
Dan Bunting, Venture Partner, 1AM Gaming
Derek Douglas, Head of Video Games, CAA
Jeonghee Jin, CEO, NC America, COO, NC West

Moderator:
Josh Gutfreund, General Partner, GOAL Ventures

Dan Bunting
Venture Partner
1AM Gaming
Derek Douglas
Head of Video Games
CAA
Jeonghee Jin
CEO
NC America
COO
NC West
Josh Gutfreund
General Partner
GOAL Ventures

BRANDS & CREATORS: The rise of the independent studio

2:45 PM - 3:30 PM PT
Hermosa Room
Rise of the studios. As the lines between social media and entertainment blur, a new generation of creators and producers is redefining what it means to build IP, community, and fandom from the ground up. Join Mad Realities, Almost Friday Media, and London Alley for a conversation about the rise of social-first storytelling—from democratized casting and participatory formats to viral series that live across TikTok, YouTube, and beyond. This panel will explore how these companies are creating hit shows without traditional gatekeepers, turning internet-native concepts into franchises, and setting a new blueprint for the future of entertainment

Speakers:
Ryan Horrigan, President, London Alley
Andrew Kenward, President & COO, Almost Friday Media
Alice Ma, CEO & Co-Founder, Mad Realities

Moderator:
Matthew Dysart, Partner, Greenberg Glusker LLP
Ryan Horrigan
President
London Alley
Andrew Kenward
President & COO
Almost Friday Media
Alice Ma
CEO & Co-Founder
Mad Realities
Matthew Dysart
Partner
Greenberg Glusker LLP

RIGHTSTECH: DEEPFAKES, IDENTITY MANAGEMENT AND CONTENT ID

2:45 PM - 3:30 PM PT
Venice Room
AI-generated deepfakes are the scourge of celebrities and politicians. But the ability to license your image or voice, or create your own digital avatar, could provide new monetization opportunities for artists and performers. Can AI-manipulated content reliably be identified? How can artists and performers protect and manage their name, image, likeness and voice? What is the status of legislation to establish and protect NILV rights?

Speakers:
Gabriel Berger, Strategic Growth Advisor, HAND
Ken Gerstein, VP, Sales, Nagravision
Phil Quist, Music & Strategic Development Agent, CAA

Moderator:
David Fink, Partner, Venable LLP
Gabriel Berger
Strategic Growth Advisor
HAND
Ken Gerstein
VP, Sales
Nagravision
Phil Quist
Music & Strategic Development Agent
CAA
David Fink
Partner
Venable LLP

INVESTMENT, DEALMAKING AND M&A: INVESTING IN CONTENT: BUILDING THE FUTURE OF MULTI-PLATFORM

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM PT
Palisades Ballroom
As audiences consume content across an expanding array of platforms—from streaming services and social media to gaming and virtual worlds—the entertainment industry is undergoing a profound transformation. Building the future of multi-platform entertainment requires innovation, adaptability, and a deep understanding of audience behavior. This panel brings together creative visionaries, tech innovators, and business leaders to explore how content creators and companies are navigating this complex ecosystem. Topics will include crafting stories that resonate across platforms, leveraging emerging technologies like AI and VR, and creating sustainable business models in a fragmented media landscape. How is the convergence of storytelling, technology, and interactivity reshaping the entertainment experience for a new generation?

Speakers:
Jeff Clanagan, President & Chief Distribution Officer, HARTBEAT
Rachel Webber, Chief Commercial & Chief Brand Officer, 11:11 Media
Sharon Tal Yguado, Founder & CEO, Astrid Entertainment

Moderator:
Elaine Low, Staff Writer, The Ankler
Jeff Clanagan
President & Chief Distribution Officer
HARTBEAT
Rachel Webber
Chief Commercial & Chief Brand Officer
11:11 Media
Sharon Tal Yguado
Founder & CEO
Astrid Entertainment
Elaine Low
Staff Writer
The Ankler

BRANDS & CREATORS: rights, deals and the creator economy: navigating ownership in the digital era

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM PT
Hermosa Room
The explosion of creator content has brought complex questions about ownership, licensing, and negotiation to the forefront. This panel will examine the evolving landscape of rights management in the creator economy, from securing proper usage agreements to negotiating brand deals and content licensing. Experts will discuss how platforms, creators, and brands can strike fair deals while protecting intellectual property, and what new tools are emerging to simplify these processes.

Speakers:
James Creech, Founder, Quartermast Advisors
Matthew Gielen, CEO, Silver Berry Studios
Jess Hunichen, Co-Founder, Shine Talent Group

Moderator:
Joe Anderson, Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
James Creech
Founder
Quartermast Advisors
Matthew Gielen
CEO
Silver Berry Studios
Jess Hunichen
Co-Founder
Shine Talent Group
Joe Anderson
Partner
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

RIGHTSTECH: COLLECTIVE RIGHTS MANAGEMENT IN THE AGE OF AI

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM PT
Venice Room
Collective management and licensing has played a vital role in many rights-based industries over the decades. But AI presents unique challenges, from attribution to allocation of royalties. What role, if any, will collective rights management play in the age of AI. Are current CMOs up to the task? What systems need to be in place to manage rights at AI scale?

Speakers:
Jacqueline Charlesworth, Partner, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
Michael Eames, President & Co-Founder, PEN Music Group, Inc.
Michael Grecco, Founder & Board Member, American Society of Collective Rights Licensing
Roanie Levy, Licensing & Legal Advisor, Copyright Clearance Center

Moderator:
Paul Sweeting, Co-Founder, RightsTech Project
Jacqueline Charlesworth
Partner
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
Michael Eames
President & Co-Founder
PEN Music Group, Inc.
Michael Grecco
Founder & Board Member
American Society of Collective Rights Licensing
Roanie Levy
Licensing & Legal Advisor
Copyright Clearance Center
Paul Sweeting
Co-Founder
RightsTech Project

AFTERNOON BREAK: Sponsored by venable

4:15 PM -4:45 PM PT
Palisades Ballroom
Break sponsored by Venable LLP

GENERAL SESSION: VIEW FROM THE TOP: THE POWER PLAY: M&A AND CONSOLIDATION IN DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT 

4:45 PM - 5:15 PM PT
Palisades Ballroom
In a landscape defined by convergence and competition, mergers and acquisitions are reshaping the entertainment, media, and technology industries. This panel will explore the forces driving consolidation, from the pursuit of scale and content dominance to the integration of innovative technologies.Key topics will include: Strategies for aligning creative and technological assets to maximize deal value; the evolving role of content as a competitive advantage in an era of streaming wars and platform proliferation; navigating regulatory hurdles and antitrust concerns in high-stakes transactions; and how new technologies like AI, blockchain, and VR are influencing M&A strategies. Join top executives, dealmakers, and analysts for an in-depth discussion on how consolidation is shaping the future of these intersecting industries—and what it means for players of all sizes.

Speakers:
Jamie Howard, Managing Director, Perella Weinberg
Michael Metzger, Managing Partner, Drake Star
Nika Nour, SVP, International Business Development, Savvy Games Group

Moderator:
Richard McDerby, Partner, Manatt Phelps & Phillips, LLP
Jamie Howard
Managing Director
Perella Weinberg
Michael Metzger
Managing Partner
Drake Star
Nika Nour
SVP, International Business Development
Savvy Games Group
Richard McDerby
Partner
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

GENERAL SESSION: KEYNOTE CONVERSATION with dan ives & michael Pachter, wedbush securities

5:15 PM - 5:45 PM PT
Palisades Ballroom
Join us for a keynote with Daniel Ives and Michael Pachter of Wedbush Securities.

Keynote Speakers:
Daniel Ives, Managing Director, Global Head of Technology Research, Wedbush Securities
Michael Pachter, Managing Director, Equity Research, Wedbush Securities

Interviewer:
Sarah Parvini, Technology Writer, The Associated Press
Daniel Ives
Managing Director, Global Head of Technology Research
Wedbush Securities
Michael Pachter
Managing Director, Equity Research
Wedbush Securities
Sarah Parvini
Technology Writer
The Associated Press

2025 Sponsors & Media Partners: 

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips
Manatt is a leading integrated professional services firm that represents a sophisticated client base of Fortune 500, middle-market and emerging companies across the digital and entertainment landscapes. Not only is Manatt consistently ranked among the top entertainment law practices, but it is also on the cutting edge of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Its influential digital asset regulatory and advising capabilities provide clients with strategy to successfully launch trendsetting Metaverse, cryptocurrency, NFT, tokenization, and blockchain ventures, investments and platforms. The firm’s groundbreaking approach—combining legal services, advocacy and business strategy—positions it to provide a compelling value proposition to its clients.
Visit manatt.com
Wedbush Securities
Wedbush Securities is a premier securities and investment services firm, providing financial services to individual and institutional clients for nearly seven decades. We thrive because of the dedication of approximately 900 colleagues in nearly 100 national offices making Wedbush a unique and successful firm. We possess a collective entrepreneurial spirit, are guided by ethics, and are driven to an unyielding devotion to our clients. We are focused on delivering best-in-class service with client loyalty and integrity at the forefront. Our firm continues to grow through exceptional client relationships, with an emphasis and commitment to client financial safety and success.
Visit wedbush.com
Venable
Venable is a firm of trusted advisors serving businesses, organizations, and individuals in many of the most important aspects of their work. With more than 850 professionals delivering services globally, we help clients connect quickly and effectively to the experience and insights key to achieving their most pressing objectives. We foster a diverse culture that helps ensure our ability to attract, retain, and elevate the most talented professionals in the country, who work on behalf of our clients.
Visit venable.com
Copyright Clearance Center
A pioneer in voluntary collective licensing, CCC advances copyright, accelerates knowledge, and powers innovation. With expertise in copyright, data quality, data analytics, and FAIR data implementations, CCC and its subsidiary RightsDirect collaborate with stakeholders on innovative solutions to harness the power of data and AI.
Visit copyright.com
Greenberg Glusker LLP
Greenberg Glusker is a full-service law firm in Los Angeles, California with clients that span the globe. Our unparalleled experience at the intersection of entertainment, technology, and intellectual property allows us to provide strategic legal counsel to game developers, publishers, independents and streamers, helping them navigate critical legal matters such as intellectual property protection, derivative rights licensing, entertainment transactions, privacy compliance, venture financing, and litigation. Whether guiding startups through their first agreements or advising industry leaders on high profile deals, our multidisciplinary team delivers cost-effective, practical solutions that empowers our clients to seize opportunities and mitigate risks in this fast-moving and competitive industry. Visit https://www.greenbergglusker.com/ for more information.
Visit greenbergglusker.com
GOAL Ventures
GOAL Ventures is a venture capital fund that invests in impactful digital and technology ventures that empower games, media and entertainment. We invest in ventures that are innovative, engaging, ahead of the curve and capable of capturing the cultural zeitgeist.
Visit goalventurepartners.com
CareerMAGNATE
CareerMAGNATE by Digital Media Wire is a job site exclusively focused on careers in digital media, games and entertainment from internships to the C-Suite. We provide employers with the opportunity to reach a targeted community of talent from entry level to mid-management to C-Level with cost-efficient job posting packages that won’t bust your budget. For job seekers, we provide resources, including articles and videos with tips and information, as well as a platform to create a profile and be seen by companies looking to fill positions.
Visit careermagnate.co
80 Level
80 LEVEL is an industry-leading platform for game developers, digital artists, animators, video game enthusiasts, CGI and VFX specialists. Join us to learn about new workflows, discuss new tools and share your work.
Visit 80.lv
LAVA Media
A key sector of the Los Angeles Venture Association, LAVA Media focuses on the confluence of technology advancements, business innovations, creativity and leadership which comprises the vibrant entertainment and communications marketplace of Southern California, a community justifiably regarded worldwide as the heart of the sector. All forms of video (film, television, streaming), audio, music, print, platforms (mobile, social, SaaS), tools (hardware, workflow, ad insertion), immersive experiences (AR/VR/XR), design and more are welcome.
Visit lava.org
Fusicology
Fusicology.com is a multifaceted website media entity, promoting progressive music culture through event listings and relevant content. Fusicology as a whole provides a national hub reaching trend setting multicultural urbanites. Our site and newsletter specialize in providing relevant information for early adopters that include the musically forward.
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Westside Digital Mix 
Westside Digital Mix is an informal networking group for digital media & entertainment professionals who live or work on the Westside in Los Angeles — from the South Bay to Malibu, West LA to the Pacific Ocean. These monthly ‘curated’ social/business mixers are a great way to catch up with friends, colleagues, and meet new industry insiders.
Visit Westside Digital Mix
Women in Games
Description coming soon.
Visit womeningames.org
IAEL
The IAEL was officially founded in 1977 at MIDEM, the main international trade fair of the music business held each January in Cannes. Over the past thirty years, the IAEL has come to fulfil a unique role for lawyers involved in the industry throughout the world. It has expanded enormously in terms of both the numbers of its members and the scope of its activities. Nonetheless, continuity of membership combined with the energy of its officers, past and present, mean that the Association’s style remains distinctly personal.
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Streaming Video Technology Alliance
The Streaming Video Technology Alliance is a global technical association addressing critical challenges in streaming video. By educating the industry on the technical nature of the issues, providing a neutral forum for collaboration across the video ecosystem, and publishing documentation that defines technical solutions, the SVTA is helping to improve the streaming video experience at scale. Over 100 companies including network operators, content rights holders, OTT platforms, service providers, and technology vendors – representing some of the biggest names in global streaming – participate in bi-weekly working group activities and quarterly face-to-face meetings. For more information, please visit www.svta.org.
visit svta.org
Digital LA
Digital LA is LA’s largest digital entertainment networking group, reaching more than 50,000 digital professionals weekly via our newsletter and social media. Attendees include Hollywood executives from movie studios, agencies, game companies, and labels, as well as Silicon Beach startup CEOs, VCs, investors, angels, and more.
visit digitalla.net