A one-on-one conversation between SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and Tristan Harris, Co-Founder of the Center of Humane Technology, about the attention economy, humane technology and the future of work.

Missed CES this year? We've got you covered with this quick look at 10 game changers that will shape the future of entertainment technology. 

Presented by SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Rebecca Damon and SAG-AFTRA National Innovation & New Technology Committee Members: Aubrey Mozino, Dileep Rao and Ben Whitehair.

We’ll discuss the shift to working from home, organizing from home and how games and streaming have been a source of comfort during the pandemic. Our guests will also delve into how and why VO performers who have traditionally worked in video games and animation have found new opportunities in dubbing due to organizing efforts and the 2019 Netflix Agreement.

Moderator: David Errigo, Jr.

Panelists: Sarah Elmaleh & Xander Mobus

What are deepfakes and why should you care? This update from Danielle Van Lier, SAG-AFTRA Assistant General Counsel, will provide a brief introduction to deepfakes technology and current legal efforts to address some of its potential harms.

Technology is changing the entertainment landscape at a rapid pace, with holograms and digital humans more prevalent than ever. In this discussion, we’ll explore how volumetric video technology is being used today and possible future use cases; how it can enable performers to secure more earnings and continued work; and the ethics and legalities surrounding use of digital name and likenesses.

The expansion of the streaming audience due to the pandemic simply accelerated a trend in the making: Jeffrey Cole, Director of the Center for the Digital Future at USC observed that the last Emmy Awards nominees featured all streaming content followed, soon after, by the launch of Disney’s streaming service which has now gone global. Cole and National Executive Director David White will grapple with the central question: What does the future of streaming hold for the aspirations of talent?

During the 3rd Annual Labor and Technology Summit, SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director David White delivers a keynote address analyzing the HBO-Warner Brothers deal that shattered conventional film distribution models and its potential impact on the industry. 

Moderator: Ron Butler, Audiobook Narrator

Special Guests: 
Vikas Adam, Audiobook Narrator
Kyla Garcia, Audiobook Narrator
January LaVoy, Audiobook Narrator
Emily Woo Zeller, Audiobook Narrator
Dan Zitt, SVP, Content Production, Penguin Random House Audio

Moderated by SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local President Charles Andrew Gardner, the panel will explore Chicago production with a panel of renowned entertainment professionals. The panel will discuss an inside the industry view about thriving in the local market and the many hats career performers wear.

Special Guests:

• Christal Karge, Casting Director
• James Vincent Meredith, Actor (Fargo, Chicago Med) 
• Courtney Rioux, Actor (Chicago Med)
• Marisa Ross, Casting Director
• Sam Samuelson, Agent