2024 OTT.X Summit to be Held September 25-26, 2024
Information provided below currently reflects 2023 Summit.

Presentation | Data Transparency: Executive Q&A

Speakers
Mark Moeder, CEO, SymphonyAI
Steve Apple, Executive Vice president, Sales, OTT.X

Keynote Conversation | Theatres and Streaming Working Together to Serve the Consumer

Speaker
David Herrin, Founder, The Quorum

Interviewed By: Scott Mendelson, Film Reporter, The Wrap

Utilizing Short-Form video in FAST

Moderator
Johnny O'Neill, Director of Customer Success, VideoElephant

Panelists
Andrew Jacobson,, President, Navio Networks
Damian Pelliccione,, Co-Founder & CEO, Revry TV
Chris Yates,, Chief Commercial Officer, Mansa

Panel | Monetizing Content Across Distribution Models

Moderator
Thomas K. Arnold, Publisher and Editorial Director, Media Play News

Panelists
Michele Edelman, Head of Growth, Premiere Digital Services
Stephen L Hodge, CEO, OTTera
Yolanda Macias, Chief Content Officer, Cineverse
Richard Wolff, CEO, Breaking Glass Pictures

Presentation | Driving FAST Engagement.

Speaker
Angel Merced, VP Global Metadata Operations and Business Development, Xperi

OTT.X Trivia Challenge

Networking Lunch

FAST Track

1:30 PM | Panel | Programming Best Practices

Moderator
Kirby Grines, CEO, 43Twenty

Panelists
Jonathon Barbato, Co-CEO, BestEverChannels
David Di Lorenzo, SVP Kids & Family, Future Today
Jill Goldfarb, Senior VP, Streaming, Trusted Media Brands

2:30 PM | Panel | Balancing Content Depth With Ease of Discovery

Moderator
Kirby Grines, CEO, 43Twenty

Panelists
Bill Condon, Vice President of Enterprise Sales & Partnerships, Xumo
Melody Fowler, Associate Director, Content Acquisitions, VIZIO
Craig Heiting, Head of Corporate Strategy, Wurl
Scott Olechowski, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer

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Advertising Track

1:30 PM | Panel | Moving the Ad Spend from Cable to FAST

Moderator
Craig Heiting, Head of Corporate Strategy, Wurl

Panelists
Jennifer D'Alessandro, Head of Ad Sales and Marketing, Future Today
Matt Montemayor, SVP of Sales & Partner, Canela Media
Darren Olive, President, National Advertising Sales & Strategy, Crackle Connex

Content Track

1:30 PM | Panel | What Will FAST Content Look Like in the Future

Moderator
Bill Sondheim, President & CEO, Greenfield Media

Panelists
Bryan Crocker, COO, Multicom Entertainment Group
Michael Maponga, CEO, AfroLand TV
Gene Pao, EVP, Strategy and Digital, Shout! Factory

Solutions Track

1:30 PM | Optimizing OTT Streaming Technologies to Manage Costs, and Optimize Return

The promise of delivering content via OTT streaming channels and platforms is enticing for many distributors; the world is clearly in the midst of a technology revolution, and no one wants to be left behind. At the same time, the business, technical, and operational options for getting started or growing a streaming business can be confusing and often overwhelming; pitfalls abound that can quickly tap resources without meaningful results. This discussion amongst end-to-end streaming providers, shines a light on the technologies, processes, and tactical truths facing streaming businesses when leveraging OTT to distribute content to help maximize efficiencies when leveraging OTT technologies.

Moderator
Kenesha Luney, Sr. Director, Digital Operations, Digital Distribution, NBCUniversal

Panelists
Phil Abbenante, Sr. Account Director-Advanced Solutions Consultant, Lumen
Tony Huidor, Chief Operations Officer, Cineverse
James Miller, Vice President Operations, Frequency

2:30 PM | Expanding Market Opportunities and Increasing Viewer Engagement with Dubs and Subs

Viewers are increasingly watching content with subtitles on. According to one study, as many as 80% of respondents 18-25 say they watch TV (on any device) with subtitles on "some or most of the time." At the same time, making content available for viewers and multiple languages optimizes the return on popular titles and increases the potential return for a catalog of content. This session amongst leaders from top subtitle and dubbing companies provides insights about how, where and why content distributors can optimize their inventory and minimize costs by making smart decisions about including subtitles and dubs with their content.

Moderator
Doug Higgins, SVP, WW Dubbing & Audio, Pixelogic Media

Panelists
Garrett Goodman, VP, Sales, Papercup
Josh Miller, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, 3Play Media
Josh Pine, Chief Revenue Officer, XL8.ai

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MISC Track

2:30 PM | Reaching Women with OTT Programming and Marketing

Presented by the OTT.X Women in OTT Affinity Group. When audiences can see themselves reflected in entertainment, deeper engagement with the programming and more affinity for the platform can result. In this session, an esteemed line-up of women in OTT will talk about how they program and/or market to women and how this differs from content focused on reaching other genders.

Moderator
Yolanda Macias, Chief Content Officer, Cineverse

Speakers
Halleh Kianfar, Vice President, Product Management, Gracenote
Lise Romanoff, Owner & CEO, Vision Films
Paige Sherman, Director, Digital Video Programming, Shout! Studios

2:30 PM | Panel | Reaching the Consumer Outside of the Home 

Moderator
Michele Edelman, Head of Growth, Premiere Digital Services

Panelists
Lynnwood Bibbens, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Reach TV
Darren Olive, President, National Advertising Sales & Strategy, Crackle Connex

Roundtable | Building Stronger Independent Streaming Services for the Long Haul

Moderator
David Bloom, Senior Contributor, Forbes

Panelists
Evan Bregman, General Manager, Streaming, Tastemade
Jill Goldfarb, Senior VP, Streaming, Trusted Media Brands
Damian Pelliccione, Co-Founder & CEO, Revry TV

Research Roundup

BB Media
Tomas Gennari, CEO, BB Media

Pepperdine University
Nelson Granados, Academic Director, Executive Doctorate in Business Administration, Pepperdine University

Screen Engine/ASI
Mark Orne, EVP, Cross Platform Group, Screen Engine/ASI