Business of Entertainment Summit
September 23-24, 2026
Consolidation Meets Creativity
In-Person & Digital | 1 Hotel West Hollywood, California | #FTEntertainment
Where creativity meets business
Hollywood is once again rewriting its own script. The industry is emerging from a period of labor unrest and rapid disruption, navigating 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. Disruption is no longer the challenge; it’s the opportunity. The question now is: who will define what comes next?
The FT Business of Entertainment Summit will once again convene the industry’s most influential executives, creators, and strategists for two days of 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
Rebound & expansion of live & non-digital experiences
Despite the digital surge, live and in-person entertainment remains fundamental, blending with digital enhancements and immersive activations to keep audiences engaged.
Gaming & interactive media as growth pillars
Gaming is the fastest-growing and most profitable corner of the entertainment industry - why is interactive media the industry's growth engine?
Immersive & interactive storytelling: VR/AR & beyond
With virtual and augmented reality adoption climbing, creators are experimenting with new forms of interactive storytelling, allowing audiences to step inside stories.
Creator-led platforms & the rise of independent ecosystems
How are independent creators reshaping the entertainment landscape through direct-to-audience channels, subscription communities, merchandise, and live activations?
Generative AI in creation: Artistry, ethics, and workflow
As adoption of genAI accelerates, so do debates about authorship, ethics, and the future of human creativity.
AI-powered advertising & hyper-personalization
How is AI transforming advertising across connected TV, gaming, and live sports, balancing between hyper-personalization and consumer trust?
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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