5 Stars Headline Variety Summit

The Variety Entertainment & Technology Summit has announced its lineup of speakers, featuring Owen Thiele, Este Haim, Kate Berlant, Lisa Gilroy, and Joel Kim Booster. The summit will take place on September 17 in Los Angeles.

The five speakers will headline the 'Storytelling Vanguards' panel, which will explore the creative processes driving today's most dynamic storytellers. They will share their perspectives on the future of film, television, music, podcasting, and more.

In addition to the 'Storytelling Vanguards' panel, the summit will feature a fireside chat titled 'Behind the Business: Netflix Comedy and the Return of ‘A Different World’' with Tracey Pakosta and Felicia Pride. Jeremy Helfand, Global VP, head of Prime Video Advertising at Amazon, will join the 'The New Era of the TV Business' panel.

Other industry leaders who will speak at the summit include Nancy Hall, U.S. CEO of WPP Media, and Liz Jenkins, chief business officer of NBCUniversal Entertainment. Marie Marks, SVP, global experiences at Paramount, and Darren Abbott, president of Hallmark Media, will also participate in the discussions.

## Why it matters The Entertainment & Technology Summit is a significant event in the media and entertainment industry, bringing together leaders and innovators to discuss the latest trends and developments. The summit will provide a platform for speakers to share their insights and perspectives on the future of the industry, and for attendees to learn from their experiences. With a lineup of distinguished speakers, the summit promises to be an informative and engaging event.

The summit is presented by EY and will include a discussion titled 'When Stories Speak: Reaching Audiences in the Next Era of Entertainment' with Nancy Hall and Tom McKenna. The event will take place on September 17 in Los Angeles, and is expected to attract a wide range of industry professionals and enthusiasts.