Business of Entertainment Summit
September 24, 2026
Reshaping creative industries through consolidation and new technology
In-Person & Digital | 1 Hotel West Hollywood, California | #FTEntertainment
Where creativity meets business
The entertainment industry is navigating rapid disruption, consolidation, regulatory shifts, the rise of AI, and intensifying competition from global players. Meanwhile, audiences are demanding more diverse, personalized, and immersive storytelling than ever before. The question now is: who will seize this opportunity, and define what comes next?
The FT Business of Entertainment Summit will once again convene the industry’s most influential executives, creators, and strategists for candid debate and actionable insights. Through exclusive interviews, dynamic panels, and roundtable discussions, we’ll explore how studios and platforms are reimagining distribution models, harnessing AI for creative and commercial gain, unlocking new markets and revenue models, and building a more sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready entertainment ecosystem.
In an era defined by transformation, the leaders who thrive are those bold enough to set the agenda. Join us to shape the next chapter of global entertainment.
Key Themes
Consolidation, dealmaking & the future of scale
How M&A, regulation and shifting economics are reshaping power, risk and long-term strategy across Hollywood and global media groups.
AI, trust and hyper-personalized fan experiences
Where AI-driven personalization creates genuine value for fans — and where trust, transparency and restraint will determine adoption.
Sports, gaming and the entertainment-first economy
How sports and games are evolving into multi-platform entertainment businesses powered by media rights, fandom and brand partnerships.
Live, immersive, and human-centered experiences
The resurgence of IRL entertainment, blending immersive tech with communal experiences that put emotional connection first.
Borderless entertainment and cross-platform storytelling
The breakdown of traditional media silos as franchises span film, TV, gaming, social and immersive formats from day one.
Global cultural power shifts and Asia's creative exports
Why K-pop, anime and Bollywood are redefining the mainstream, and what Western companies can learn from fandom-led global growth.
Past speakers
Why Attend
Understand
The latest trends that are shaping the future of the entertainment industry
Build
Lasting relationships with visionary leaders from across music, TV, film and gaming
Discover
New approaches to maximizing profits and creating new revenue streams
Super early bird rate – limited time only
THE SUPER EARLY BIRD
IN-PERSON PASS
Gain access to in-person sessions and networking drinks. Network and connect with your peers.
$2,099
THE SUPER EARLY BIRD
DIGITAL PASS
Access to live talks, Q&A and video on demand. Join from the comfort of your home or office.
$279
The quality of the speakers was superb and there was a level of intimacy you do not often find with such a prestigious program. I cannot wait to attend next year's summit and having spoken to several other attendees I know they feel the same.
- Writer/Producer, Bigman Productions
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