Playing in the Sandbox Alongside Replacement, Automation, and Enhancement

In this keynote, Peabody-nominated and Emmy Award-winning director Michaela Ternasky-Holland draws on her performance experience in theme parks and her pioneering work across the XR, AI, and storytelling industries. She will explore the critical role of the immersive experience industry within a rapidly expanding synthetic media landscape, and explore how to utilize technology to enhance, rather than replace, human connection.

During this keynote, there will be an interactive portion to discuss both concern and excitement for the future, and to collectively brainstorm how the industry can lead the charge in transparency, audience consent, and content verification.