adminThe Business of Entertainment Summit will bring executives from games, film, television, sports and digital media together in West Hollywood in September. The announced lineup includes leaders from EA and Tencent Games, alongside representatives from Netflix, Sony Pictures, Disney and other major entertainment companies. The programme is designed to examine how business, technology and audience habits are changing the industry.
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Business of Entertainment Summit: speakers and agenda
The summit will explore the forces reshaping entertainment, with sessions planned on media dealmaking, franchise development, global cultural influence, live entertainment, artificial intelligence in fan experiences and content monetisation. These themes connect the business decisions behind entertainment with how audiences discover and engage with stories, events and franchises.
David Tinson, President and Chief Operating Officer at EA, is scheduled to join a panel on cross-medium entertainment. The discussion will also include executives from Universal Entertainment and narrative production company Madison Wells. For attendees interested in how entertainment properties can reach audiences across different formats, this session is one of the programme’s most directly relevant discussions.
Tian Xiao, Head of North American Partnerships at Tencent Games, will take part in a panel about the growing international influence of Asian cultural exports. The topic offers a business-focused perspective on how content and creative industries from the region are reaching audiences around the world.
Keynotes and participating companies
Confirmed keynote speakers include Bela Bajaria, Chief Content Officer at Netflix; Mark Shapiro, President and COO of TKO Group; Ravi Ahuja, Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures; and David Lee, CFO of Webtoon. Other announced participants include executives from Amazon Prime Video, the LA Dodgers, Disney and Regal Global Entertainment. The wider attendance list also includes representatives from EA, Pokémon, Apple, Paramount and several major talent agencies.
The range of companies represented gives the summit a cross-industry focus rather than a single-media perspective. Those planning to attend may find it useful to review the session themes in advance and identify which topics—such as franchise strategy, international markets or AI-enabled fan experiences—best match their professional interests.
Attendance options
Tickets are available for both digital and in-person attendance. The event is scheduled to take place in West Hollywood in September. Since the announcement does not specify a year or provide detailed scheduling information, prospective attendees should confirm the latest event dates, session times and access arrangements before making plans.
With speakers from gaming, streaming, film, sports and digital publishing, the Business of Entertainment Summit is set to cover several of the commercial and creative questions shaping modern entertainment. Checking the final agenda before choosing an attendance format can help participants make the most of the sessions relevant to their work.
