Join industry colleagues for an engaging exploration of today's hottest topics. Day one will delve into crucial issues such as safeguarding images in the era of AI and the intersection of creativity and commercial photography.
Our day will conclude at 3:30pm, providing ample time for networking and meetings to foster valuable connections. DMLA will be setting up a Networking Lounge where attendees will be able to meet and engage.
Monday evening promises an intimate affair as we organize exclusive, hosted dinners. Share insights and build relationships in a cozy setting, joined by 10-15 peers for a genuine get-to-know-you experience.
Please note: The schedule is subject to change as sessions and panelists are finalized.
Monday, October 21
9:00 - President’s Welcome - Joe Naylor, ImageRights
9:30 - Keynote Speaker - Ashish Jaiman, Product Leader, Bing Multimedia (Microsoft)
Join Ashish Jaiman, Bing Multimedia, to explore the future and where innovation meets opportunity - the progress of AI over the next year - the possibilities and risks, and how Microsoft and Bing are addressing these. Learn about the potential to monetize content in the age of AI, new licensing platforms and ways to monetize content via Bing.
10:20 - Building Trust in the Age of AI: Protecting Content Integrity
Join industry leaders from Adobe & the Content Authenticity Initiative, Getty Images, Orange Logic, and Google as they explore the intersection of AI, content integrity, and consumer trust. In an era where AI-generated content is both a powerful tool and a source of skepticism, how can we ensure authenticity and maintain trust in the digital media environment? This panel will delve into the operational challenges, ethical considerations, and innovative solutions that are shaping the future of content. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from experts on the frontlines of AI and content authenticity, and gain actionable insights to ensure the content you create and distribute is authentic and ethically produced.
Joe Naylor, CEO Imagerights - Moderator
Tristen Norman. Director Creative, Getty Images
Andy Parsons, Senior Director, CAI
Misti Vogt, Executive, Orange Logic, Adjunct Instructor DAM and Artificial Intelligence, Rutgers
Clement Wolf, Director, Information Quality & AI Strategy, Google
11:10 - Networking coffee break
11:30 - Creativity and Commercial Content (in the age of AI)
Join this panel of experts in production, distribution and licensing to explore the intersection of creativity and commercial content today, with a dose of technology thrown in. Let’s explore creativity and what makes great commercial content today? Is the opportunity growing / shrinking? How is it changing? What are the creative and practical issues, particularly in the age of AI? Are there and what are the new business models? And how do we create opportunity and embrace change in this rapidly changing world.
Leslie Hughes, CEO, iSPY Technologies, Executive Director, DMLA - Moderator
Kevin Bassett, Creative Director, Avanade Creative Lab
DeSean Brown, Co-founder, Chief Relationship Officer, pocstock,
Stewart Cohen, SC Pictures, CEO/Co-owner Superstock
Shannon Fagan, Lifestyle Photographer, Shannon Fagan Photography, Subject Matter Expert BWG Strategy
12:20 - Lunch
1:30 - Hot Topics in Marketing
In a world of market disruptions, rapidly advancing AI, and ever-evolving customer needs, effective marketing is more crucial for success than ever. Join our panel of marketing experts as they discuss branding, the evolution of search, market trends in the media licensing space, the impact of AI (and how the lack of AI in a product can be a selling point), the rise of personalized marketing, emerging marketing technologies, and more.
Thomas Smith, CEO, Gado Images - Moderator
James Allsworth, Head of Content, Alamy
Jared Bauman , CEO, 201 Creative
Randal Cumming, CEO, CGI.Backgrounds
Noelle Kim, Chief Marketing Officer, Envato
2:30 -Digital Twins, Clone Me
First came Gen AI and simple, 2D synthetic outputs. Digital twins are the next wave. Join us to learn everything about this amazing technology from the experts!
Stacey Tyrell, Head of Business Development, COVISION - Moderator
John Engstrom, Founder and CEO, FLUG 3D
Shawn Landgraf, Co-Founder and CEO, HOLOVSN
Elena Piech, Account Director, ZeroSpace
3:30 - 6:30 - Networking - Join conference attendees in the DMLA Lounge - Join us Monday, October 21st, from 3:30-6:30pm at the Sunset Terrace at Sky Rink, Pier 61 for light bites, drinks, and an incredible opportunity to network with peers.
Optional Monday Evening Dine-arounds - Sign up here for these intimate, get-to-know you evenings.
DMLA will be organizing dine-arounds of 10 to 15 people per group at various restaurants throughout NYC. Once you sign up, you will be added to the list and put in a group. This is a great way to meet new people and get re-acquainted with old friends. The dine-arounds will be user pay. An email will go out at least a week before the conference confirming the cost which must be paid in advance.