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Monday, June 5
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Early Registration (5PM - 8PM) (5:00pm - 5:15pm) |
Tuesday, June 6
| 8:00am |
Continental Breakfast (8AM - 10AM on Laguna Terrace) (8:00am - 8:15am)Delegate Lounge (8AM - 5PM) (8:00am - 5:00pm) |
| 8:15am |
Registration (8AM - 6PM) (8:15am - 8:30am) |
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Speed Networking (9:00am - 10:00am)Sponsored by:  Dana 4 These networking sessions are designed for you to meet many like-minded potential partners in a short, speed-dating style. Speed Networking is open to all Realscreen West delegates and is NOT a pitch session. Access to Speed Networking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is filled |
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The Pitching Mindset (10:00am - 10:45am)Dana 5-8 Welcome to Realscreen West!! Get fired up!! But the question is... are you ready to pitch?? Dave Noll has sold 200+ shows to just about every network in the past 20 years. In this hour, Dave will walk you through the pitching mindset. How a young Stephen King teaches us that in pitching... there is NO fear. How Oprah faced down every type of "No." And a pitching story about Walt Disney that Dave heard from Walt's own nephew, Roy Disney. Before you pitch... let's all get in the perfect headspace. Not to be missed! Featuring:
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| 10:45am |
Networking Coffee Break (10:45am - 11:00am) |
| 11:00am |
In Conversation With: Heather Olander, The CW (11:00am - 12:00pm)Dana 5-8 Earlier this year, veteran television executive Heather Olander – previously EVP of alternative development and programming for NBCUniversal’s USA Network, Syfy and Peacock – was named as the head of unscripted programming at The CW, a newly created position that signals an important shift in the strategy for the U.S. broadcast network. In this keynote conversation, Heather Olander will outline her plans for ramping up unscripted at The CW, and share her thoughts on the challenges and opportunities ahead for the genre. Featuring:
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| 12:30pm |
Delegate Lunch (12:30PM - 1:45PM on Laguna Terrace)Lunch With (12:30pm - 1:45pm)Capistrano Advance sign-up was required - You may reserve to meet one (1) Lunch With host. Attendees who secured a spot in advance for Lunch With should arrive at the session room 15-20 minutes prior to the session start time to check in with the room monitor and get processed. Showing up late may result in losing your spot.
If you did not secure a spot in advance, we recommend showing up to the session room 20-30 minutes early to join the wait line.
An informal networking opportunity for delegates to meet with commissioning and development execs over lunch. These are NOT pitch sessions — just a fantastic networking opportunity. Sign-ups opened Wednesday, May 10th at 11:00 am ET and closed Friday, June 2nd at 5:00 pm ET. Featuring:
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Teri KennedyHead, Lifestyle Programming & Daytime Originals Home.Made.Nation (A+E Networks) 
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In Conversation With: CJ Yu, Amazon Studios (2:00pm - 3:00pm)Dana 5-8 As part of his current role as Head of Unscripted Development, Global Formats, CJ Yu leads a team that oversees unscripted slates for newer Prime Video territories such as Australia, Canada, Middle East, and supports the development of unscripted originals across Europe, Asia, Africa and Latam. He drives the expansion of hit original franchises around the world, such as All Or Nothing, LOL: Last One Laughing, Luxe Listings, and Wild and Free. In this keynote conversation, CJ Yu will discuss what he and his team are looking to achieve with their producing partners on the local originals front, their strategy around global unscripted formats, and provide perspective on the kind of series they’re looking to put into the development pipeline. Featuring:
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| 3:00pm |
Networking Coffee Break (3:00pm - 3:15pm) |
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The Power Of Black Content In Unscripted: Moving Towards Growth (3:15pm - 4:00pm)Sponsored by:  Dana 5-8 This session follows up on the discussion held at the Realscreen Summit regarding the power of Black content in the current unscripted climate with a focus on growth. We will discuss the ever shifting landscape and identify specific ways network partners and content creators are collaborating and can continue to work together to grow audiences for and further monetize Black content -- pathways that have impact on both our industry and society at large. We will explore questions such as what is considered "Black content" in 2023, and should that definition change? How can opportunities for Black producers and content creators grow into new unscripted genres -- genres in which Black producers are currently underrepresented? And how can the priorities for buyers and sellers of programming in the current climate align with the need -- and desire from audiences -- for more inclusive content? Featuring:
Ri-Karlo HandyFounder and Chief Executive Officer, Sunwise Media and Senior Vice President, Unscripted, Blink49 Studios The Handy Foundation 
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| 3:30pm |
Masterclass: Production Risk (3:30pm - 4:15pm)Pacific Learning Ctr No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. These 45-minute sessions are informal opportunities to connect, learn & grow for all career levels. Featuring top experts in various sectors of the unscripted space. Hosts will share practical information and inspiration to help you do your job better, and participate in live Q&A. Seating is limited to 60 delegates Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
Speed Pitching (3:30pm - 4:30pm)Laguna Advance sign-up was required - A total of (3) Speed Pitching spots could be reserved at sign-up time. Attendees who secured a spot in advance for Speed Pitching should arrive at the session room 15-20 minutes prior to the session start time to check in with the room monitor and get processed. Showing up late will result in losing your spot. If you did not secure a spot in advance, we recommend showing up to the session room 20-30 minutes early to join the wait line. Programming execs, each at their own table, will take one-on-one, three-minute pitches. Get coveted one-on-one time with executives who have the power to steer your project to a greenlight. Sign-ups opened Wednesday, May 24th at 11:00 am ET and closed Friday, June 2nd at 5:00 pm ET. Featuring:
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| 4:00pm |
30 Minutes With: Laura Crowson (Discovery Channel, TNT &TBS) (4:00pm - 4:30pm)Dana 1 No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate & interactive (and off the record) session. Seating is limited to 50 delegates Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
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| 4:15pm |
The Big Questions … And Some Answers (4:15pm - 5:00pm)Dana 5-8 How might a potential writers strike impact the unscripted business? What is the prognosis for linear networks in the near future? What are the opportunities for original content in the ever-evolving streaming world? And how can buyers and sellers of unscripted content best prepare for the twists and turns ahead? All these questions, and perhaps more, will be tackled by our team of top executives from across the industry in this “can’t miss” session. Featuring:
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| 4:30pm |
30 Minutes With: Nicole Silveira, Disney+ (4:30pm - 5:00pm)Pacific Learning Ctr No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate & interactive (and off the record) session. Seating is limited to 50 delegates Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
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| 5:00pm |
Opening Night Cocktail (Vue Lawn) (5:00pm - 6:00pm)Connect with partners or friends old and new while taking in stunning ocean views. |
Wednesday, June 7
| 8:00am |
Continental Breakfast (8AM - 10AM on Laguna Terrace) (8:00am - 8:15am)Delegate Lounge (8AM - 6PM) (8:00am - 6:00pm) |
| 8:15am |
Registration (8AM - 6PM) (8:15am - 8:30am) |
| 9:00am |
After the Reset: Challenges and Opportunities for Content Creators (9:00am - 9:45am)Pacific Learning Ctr 2022 saw myriad pivotal shifts in the screen content business. The metrics for success shifted substantially for streaming, with profitability usurping subscription numbers. Mergers of major legacy media companies led to cutbacks and uncertainty for content buyers and sellers alike. And while the changes aren’t over yet, the dust might be clearing enough to get a clearer picture of the trends that will shape the industry in the near future. Join Parrot Analytics’ Monica Trujillo-Jamison as she explores the outlook for the screen content business, with a focus on the challenges and opportunities ahead for the unscripted sector. Featuring:
Speed Networking (9:00am - 10:00am)Sponsored by: Dana 4 These networking sessions are designed for you to meet many like-minded potential partners in a short, speed-dating style. Speed Networking is open to all Realscreen West delegates and is NOT a pitch session. Access to Speed Networking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is filled |
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In Conversation With: Arthur Smith (10:00am - 11:00am)Dana 5-8 Join us for a conversation with the founder of A. Smith & Co. and chairman of Tinopolis USA, as he reflects on 30+ years in the unscripted television business. Smith's keynote conversation will also come directly on the heels of the launch of his non-fiction book, Reach (Blackstone Publishing), which chronicles his career in television thus far and takes the reader behind the scenes of dozens of pivotal moments in sports and television history. Join Arthur for a special book signing in the Foyer immediately following the keynote conversation Featuring:
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| 11:00am |
Book Signing: Arthur Smith (In Foyer) (11:00am - 11:30am)Dana 5-8 Immediately following his featured Keynote Conversation, legendary producer Arthur Smith will be signing copies of his newly released book Reach (Blackstone Publishing), which chronicles his career in television thus far and takes the reader behind the scenes of dozens of pivotal moments in sports and television history.
Networking Coffee Break (11:00am - 11:15am) |
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Masterclass: Casting for Unscripted (11:15am - 12:00pm)Pacific Learning Ctr No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. These 45-minute sessions are informal opportunities to connect, learn & grow for all career levels. Featuring top experts in various sectors of the unscripted space. Hosts will share practical information and inspiration to help you do your job better, and participate in live Q&A. Seating is limited to 60 delegates Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
Jacqui PitmanCEO, Casting Director & Executive Producer Pitman Casting Inc/Partypit Productions Inc. |
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THE FRAPA SESSIONS: East Meets West: The Route To Success? (11:45am - 12:30pm)Sponsored by:  Dana 5-8 There’s no doubt that when it comes to formats, Asian territories have been in the forefront of marrying innovation and entertainment, creating wildly inventive global hits in the process. And increasingly, production companies in the West are collaborating with Eastern format powerhouses to craft content for wider audiences. Hear from top format executives from the East and West to learn more about how to foster such partnerships, and what each side can bring to the table. Featuring:
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| 12:00pm |
30 Minutes With: Sean Olsen, Game Show Network (12:00pm - 12:30pm)Dana 1 No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate & interactive (and off the record) session. Seating is limited to 50 delegates Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
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| 12:30pm |
Delegate Lunch (12:30PM - 1:45PM on Laguna Terrace)Meet A Distributor (12:30pm - 1:45pm)Capistrano Advance sign-up was required - You may reserve to meet with one (1) Distributor. Attendees who secured a spot in advance for Meet a Distributor should arrive at the session room 15-20 minutes prior to the session start time to check in with the room monitor and get processed. Showing up late may result in losing your spot.
If you did not secure a spot in advance, we recommend showing up to the session room 20-30 minutes early to join the wait line.
We’ve assembled some of the top distributors in unscripted and non-fiction entertainment and made them available for you to meet with. Sign up to find out what these industry experts can offer you and your production. Featuring:
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| 1:45pm |
AI AI OH! (1:45pm - 2:45pm)Dana 5-8 Everyone is talking about AI, and most agree that it will transform practically every aspect of entertainment. But it’s not just the scripted world that will be impacted – there are myriad opportunities to integrate these evolving technologies into your processes and your productions. This session will serve as a “show and tell” in which you’ll see what’s happening now in AI and how it can impact your storytelling, while also offering a glimpse of what’s just around the corner. Featuring:
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THE FRAPA SESSIONS: A Masterclass on Formats and Protecting Your IP (1:45pm - 2:30pm)Sponsored by: Pacific Learning Ctr No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. These 45-minute sessions are informal opportunities to connect, learn & grow for all career levels. Featuring top experts in various sectors of the unscripted space. Hosts Seating is limited to 60 delegates Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Moderating:
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| 2:15pm |
30 Minutes With: Lynn Sadofsky, Food Network (2:15pm - 2:45pm)Dana 1 No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate & interactive (and off the record) session. Seating is limited to 50 delegates Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
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| 2:45pm |
Networking Coffee Break (2:45pm - 3:00pm) |
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What We’ll Be Watching: Trends In Unscripted (3:00pm - 3:45pm)Dana 5-8 Unscripted programming is a truly versatile genre – not only is it capable of truly reflecting the times in which it’s made, but it can also provide escapist entertainment that can transform into cultural phenomena. In this session, you’ll hear from top programming and production executives about the trends they expect to impact unscripted programming for the near future, and the content they’ll be looking to entertain audiences with. Featuring:
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30 Minutes With: Havva Eisenbaum, OWN (3:00pm - 3:30pm)Dana 1 No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate & interactive (and off the record) session. Seating is limited to 50 delegates Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 Minutes With: Max Micallef, HISTORY (3:00pm - 3:30pm)Pacific Learning Ctr No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate & interactive (and off the record) session. Seating is limited to 50 delegates Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
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| 3:30pm |
Slow Pitching (3:30pm - 4:30pm)Laguna Advance sign-up was required - A total of (3) Slow Pitching spots could be reserved at sign-up time. Attendees who secured a spot in advance for Slow Pitching should arrive at the session room 15-20 minutes prior to the session start time to check in with the room monitor and get processed. Showing up late will result in losing your spot. If you did not secure a spot in advance, we recommend showing up to the session room 20-30 minutes early to join the wait line. Programming execs, each at their own table, will take one-on-one, eight-minute pitches. Get coveted one-on-one time with executives who have the power to steer your project to a greenlight. Sign-ups opened Wednesday, May 24th at 11:00 am ET and closed Friday, June 2nd at 5:00 pm ET. Featuring:
Andrew LessnerSr. Manager, Development and Production Tentpoles, Events and Live Discovery, TBS, TNT, SCI, APL, Tru Warner Bros. Discovery 
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30 Minutes With: Jessica Winchell, Magnolia Network (4:00pm - 4:30pm)Pacific Learning Ctr No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate & interactive (and off the record) session. Seating is limited to 50 delegates Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 Minutes With: Loren Ruch, HGTV (4:00pm - 4:30pm)Dana 1 No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate & interactive (and off the record) session. Seating is limited to 50 delegates Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
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| 5:00pm |
Formagination (5:00pm - 6:15pm)Dana 5-8 For over 10 years, FORMAGINATION has served as a unique format competition and a launching pad for international creativity with previous entries going on to become hit international format brands. Three prizes are up for grabs at the live presentation of FORMAGINATION at Realscreen West including the Audience Choice award. Join us to cheer on your favorite pitch contestant! Featuring:
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Sitarah PendeltonHead of Unscripted Series Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios |
Thursday, June 8
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| 8:15am |
Registration (8AM - 4PM) (8:15am - 8:30am) |
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Town Hall: The Power Of The Pivot – A Survivor’s Guide To The Next Few Years (10:00am - 10:45am)Sponsored by:  Dana 5-8 Yes, these are challenging times. But there are innumerable instances of executives in the unscripted business who have reinvented themselves in times of disruption, and through a mix of creativity, courage and “can do” spirit, have pivoted into exciting new chapters of their professional lives, propelling the industry forward in the process. This session brings together such execs who will share their stories, including their tips on how to make transformative transitions that will take you, and your business, to new heights. Featuring:
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| 11:00am |
Networking Coffee Break (11:00am - 11:15am) |
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Masterclass: Climate Change & Sustainability in Unscripted (11:15am - 12:00pm)Pacific Learning Ctr No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. These 45-minute sessions are informal opportunities to connect, learn & grow for all career levels. Featuring top experts in various sectors of the unscripted space. Hosts will share practical information and inspiration to help you do your job better, and participate in live Q&A. Seating is limited to 60 delegates Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
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| 11:30am |
Pitching Partners (11:30am - 12:30pm)Laguna Advance sign-up was required - A total of (3) Pitching Partner spots could be reserved at sign-up time. Attendees who secured a spot in advance for Pitching Partners should arrive at the session room 15-20 minutes prior to the session start time to check in with the room monitor and get processed. Showing up late will result in losing your spot. If you did not secure a spot in advance, we recommend showing up to the session room 20-30 minutes early to join the wait line. Production execs, each at their own tables, will take one-on-one, three-minute pitches from potential production partners. Sign-ups opened Wednesday, May 24th at 11:00 am ET and closed Friday, June 2nd at 5:00 pm ET. Featuring:
Harry GamsuVP, Creative, Format, Development and Sales Warner Bros. International Television Production 
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Time For Change: Representing Latinx Communities In Unscripted (11:45am - 12:30pm)Dana 5-8 A study conducted last September by non-profit The Latino Donor Collective found that while Latinx communities make up close to 19% of the U.S. population – a number that will surely grow in the years ahead – the number of Latino leads in unscripted programming came in at a mere 0.9%, and Latino showrunners at 0.4%. This session brings together NBCUniversal executives as well as showrunners and producers from top-rated unscripted series to share their process in bringing a modern lens to Latinx representation in front and behind the camera on lifestyle/documentary series. They will discuss their approach to producing nuanced stories, the often overlooked spaces behind-the-camera where increased representation will make for more captivating storytelling, and the specific examples of how Latinx inclusion benefitted their shows. Featuring:
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| 12:00pm |
30 Minutes With: Betsy Slenzak, The CW Network (12:00pm - 12:30pm)Dana 1 No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate & interactive (and off the record) session. Seating is limited to 50 delegates Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
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30 Minutes With: Angela Molloy, Allblk/WEtv (2:00pm - 2:30pm)Dana 1 No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate & interactive (and off the record) session. Seating is limited to 50 delegates Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
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| 2:15pm |
Global Visions, International Insights (2:15pm - 3:00pm)Dana 5-8 From networks to streamers to production companies, everyone is looking at ways to maximize the reach – and hopefully, the success – of content. What might have been seen as a hit in a local market in years past now has the potential to become a global smash. But in such an environment, understanding the evolution of the international unscripted market – including the needs and business processes of the platforms driving it – is key. This session will provide an overview of how content is traveling across borders in today’s media landscape, what content is connecting with global audiences, and how to establish international partnerships at a time when they might be more relevant than ever. Featuring:
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| 2:45pm |
Closing Cocktail (on Laguna Terrace) (2:45pm - 3:45pm)Toast with us as we wrap another great Realscreen West. |
