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Tuesday, June 4
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Trendwatch: Interactive Unscripted (11:15am - 12:15pm)Sponsored by:  Wedgewood Ballroom Unscripted programming has led the charge in bringing the audience into the action, since the days of American Idol's call-in voting. Now, broadcasters and SVOD services are experimenting with interactivity in earnest, ranging from "choose your own adventure"-style content to social media-driven game play. Has tech finally caught up to creative ambition in order to bring us truly interactively unscripted? Hear from producers embracing the interactivity challenge, and learn first hand about the risks and rewards of this brave new world. Featuring:
   
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| 1:45pm |
Power Lawyers Roundtable (1:45pm - 2:45pm)Wedgewood Ballroom The unscripted industry, like the entertainment business in general, is undergoing rapid change, with new buyers emerging in higher numbers, new deal terms and types being negotiated and new ways of approaching the workplace itself all part of the shift. Here, you'll meet top entertainment lawyers who will offer their perspectives on the changes, how the industry is handling them, and how they will impact your business. Featuring:
Matthew LevyPartner Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren, Richman, Rush,Kaller & Gallman LLP 
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The New Breed of Digital Players (3:00pm - 4:00pm)Sponsored by: Wedgewood Ballroom It seems that every corner of the Internet is being taken over by a new content platform, with brands, publishing companies and other businesses continuing to try their luck as content creators or curators. But of these nascent channels and studio outfits, which ones are actively buying or partnering with producers? What do they want, and what do the deals look like? Get the lowdown on all this and more from companies entering the unscripted arena, and learn how to work with this expanding segment of the content marketplace. Featuring:
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Wednesday, June 5
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Trendwatch: Kinder, Gentler TV (10:00am - 11:00am)Wedgewood Ballroom Family friendly formats are enjoying a resurgence, as linear TV and VOD platforms alike search for co-viewable content, and a wider range of networks, including kids entertainment nets, move deeper into unscripted programming. From "junior" versions of much loved classics, to original formats with massive demographic reach, this session will explore what's working now, how to develop in the space, and the growing opportunities that exist for kinder, gentler formats. Featuring:
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| 11:15am |
Bringing Talent to the Table (11:15am - 12:15pm)Sponsored by:  Wedgewood Ballroom Having talent attached to an unscripted project is increasingly a prerequisite for moving it ahead in an incredibly competitive marketplace. But in a multiplatform media landscape, bankable talent can come from many avenues. Here, you'll learn about where producers and networks are turning to discover the next generation of experts and stars… from social media influencers to podcast producers and beyond. Featuring:
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The Twists and Turns of Fast Turnaround TV (1:45pm - 2:45pm)Sponsored by:  Wedgewood Ballroom The ongoing success of such fast turnaround formats as Big Brother, The Voice and America's Got Talent illustrates that this unscripted sub-genre has plenty of momentum. As networks battle for content that classifies as appointment viewing that engages audiences, and streamers begin to wade into these waters, what are the current risks and rewards in taking on such projects? Is production tech making it easier to handle the challenges of fast turnaround TV, or are there new challenges arising? Here, you'll hear from seasoned production pros behind some of the top fast turnaround hits and learn what it takes to pull it all off. Featuring:
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| 3:00pm |
Case Study: The Masked Singer (3:00pm - 4:00pm)Wedgewood Ballroom With unscripted formats, the onus is always on finding the all-important twist that will separate your show from the pack. Fox's smash hit The Masked Singer delivers that, and then some. Adapted from a South Korean format, the U.S. version is one of the biggest unscripted successes in years. Here, you'll hear from the team behind the hit about the challenges of bringing the format to America and adapting the show for U.S. audiences, and get the scoop on how the right twist can turn into must see TV. Featuring:
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Thursday, June 6
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The Numbers Game - Which Metrics Matter the Most (11:15am - 12:15pm)Sponsored by:  Wedgewood Ballroom In television, the old maxim about living and dying by the ratings remains intact. But in our post-DVR, binge viewing, big data and social media driven world, what are the numbers that matter most? If overnights are truly over, which metrics – or what combination of metrics – should drive the decision-making? This session will explore the methodologies used, and the ones that are on the way, to more accurately measure who’s watching what, when, and how – with an eye towards how the new moves in measurement will impact your business. Featuring:
Christian DrobnykEVP Programming Disney Branded Television & National Geographic National Geographic 
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The Incredible Expanding Production Company (1:45pm - 2:45pm)Sponsored by: .png) Wedgewood Ballroom It's no secret that producers are under more pressure than ever in a hyper-competitive marketplace that is in the midst of significant transformation. But rather than relying on the traditional ways of running their businesses, some producers are looking at a range of areas that used to be handled by their network partners - from marketing and PR to casting and podcasts, and from social media to establishing their own streaming services. Here, you'll meet several of these intrepid, enterprising producers who are embracing the "do it yourself" mentality, broadening their capabilities, and reaping the rewards in an increasingly unpredictable business climate. Featuring:
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Pitch, Greenlight, Premiere: How We Got On Air (3:00pm - 4:00pm)Wedgewood Ballroom While it's true that the ongoing transformation of the content industry is having considerable impact on buyers and producers of unscripted television, there are still plenty of success stories in the making, via up and coming production companies that are building their businesses with their first major greenlights.Here, you'll meet several producers who are getting their first big on air credits, and gain inspiration as you learn how they navigated the many challenges presented to producers making their way in the current climate. Featuring:
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Diversity and Inclusion: Where We Are, Where We Need to Go (4:15pm - 5:15pm)Sponsored by: .png) Wedgewood Ballroom The good news is that discussion about diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry has been front and center for several years now. But what progress is being made behind the camera, in the C-suite, and on set when it comes to ensuring diverse and inclusive environments? This session will feature a range of execs from various sectors of the screen content business who will share their experiences as well as their ambitions to create an industry that truly reflects the diverse audiences it serves. Featuring:
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