Business of Entertainment Summit
September 24, 2026
Reshaping creative industries through consolidation and new technology
In-Person & Digital | 1 Hotel West Hollywood, California | #FTEntertainment
2026 Event Brochure out now. Download the PDF here
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.
2026 confirmed speakers
Why Attend
Uncover
The latest trends transforming how entertainment is created, distributed, and monetized.
Connect
With executives across music, TV, film and gaming, including leaders from Netflix, Sony Entertainment, Tencent, Concord and 200+ more.
Discover
The next drivers of revenue, growth, and value creation across Entertainment.
Register now
THE
IN-PERSON PASS
Gain access to in-person sessions and networking drinks. Network and connect with your peers.
$3,389
THE
DIGITAL PASS
Access to live talks, Q&A and video on demand. Join from the comfort of your home or office.
$609
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Supporting Partners
Delegate Services
Joshua Goddard
joshua.goddard@ft.com
Sponsorship Opportunities
Teresa Aguilar
teresa.aguilar@ft.com
Speaking Opportunities
Molly Stemwedel
molly.stemwedel@ft.com