(as of April 9, 2024 and subject to change)
Event Schedule: (all times PT)
12 p.m.: Venue Opens
12:30 p.m.: Welcome/General Sessions Begin
2:15 – 2:45 p.m.: Networking Break
3:15 p.m.: Sessions Resume
5:00 p.m.: Closing/Networking Reception
Conference Sessions:
12:45 – 1 p.m
CPS Kickoff and Opening Remarks: WHERE SECURITY AND AI COME TOGETHER!
Our leadership team offers thoughts on the day’s programming that dives deeper into how Security and AI is dramatically affecting our global M+E industry.
Richard Atkinson: President & Chairman Emeritus, CDSA
Guy Finley: Executive Director, CDSA
1 – 1:30 p.m
Empowering Action: Navigating GenAI Use Cases with Google’s SAIF Framework
In this session, we explore the organizational and enterprise changes necessary for successfully integrating GenAI into your workflows. We’ll delve into the actionable realm of Generative AI (GenAI) by examining Google’s recommended approach to identifying use cases. We can filter these insights through a Responsible AI Framework, known as SAIF, to ensure ethical and responsible adoption.
Additionally, we discuss the top attack vectors for Generative AI and strategies to mitigate these risks. Join us to discover the specific services and frameworks offered by Google that can assist you in navigating the complexities of GenAI while maintaining ethical standards and mitigating potential risks.
Toby Scales, M+E Lead, Office of the Chief Information Security Officer, Google Cloud
1:30 – 1:45 p.m
AI Innovations for Revenue Generation
Whether you are in the business of creating content or engaged in converting passive archives to active libraries, you are looking at Artificial Intelligence to enable increased creativity, efficiency, and, most importantly, revenue generation. At the NAB Show, Prime Focus Technologies (PFT) is demonstrating their prowess in Artificial Intelligence with CLEAR® AI and are spotlighting their breakthrough innovations across content management, content creation, and content marketing to propel global monetization opportunities across all of your distribution channels.
Rohan Warey, Vice-President, Pre-Sales, Prime Focus Technologies
1:45 – 2 p.m
An Update on the Legal and Moral Challenges of AI!
As discussed during our December CPS, the speed of the development, training, and leveraging of AI is leading many people to raise significant concerns over some of the legal and moral implications of using the technology. As even more questions arise around who owns the rights to the materials which AI engines are being trained on and what is real or fake. As the use of AI or AI/ML derivative technologies becomes increasingly pervasive we need to try to find some answers. This session updates our community on the latest cases, and continues to explore this evolving technology landscape, and provides perspectives on how to weigh up the opportunities vs. the risks.
Nick Matlach, President, ioLiberum
Evelynn Glausman, General Manager, ioLiberum
2 – 2:15 p.m
The Only Constant is Change
Chris and members of his team review how security has changed and evolved over the past 15 years since MESA’s inception, they will discuss the current challenges and future roadmap of security in Media and Entertainment.
JT Gaietto, Chief of Staff, Digital Silence
Chris Johnson, CEO and President, Convergent Risks
2:15 – 2:45 p.m.
NETWORKING BREAK
2:45 – 3:15 p.m.
CREATIVE KEYNOTE: Pushing AI Boundaries with CDSA’s “Creative in Residence”
Back by popular demand, industry luminary Jerry Rees returns as CDSA’s Creative-in-Residence to showcase the cutting-edge advancements shaping the creative landscape of film making, interactive media, and autonomous robots. As an industry pioneer, animator, Disney Imagineer, and feature film director, Jerry always brings a wealth of experience and will again offer a glimpse into the future of creative expression. Join us for an exclusive look at the latest innovations driving these fields forward and discover how technology is revolutionizing storytelling. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain inspiration from one of the industry’s leading visionaries and learn how these innovations are reshaping the creative spectrum.
Jerry Rees, Disney Imagineer/Director/Animator
3:15 – 3:35 p.m.
SECURITY KEYNOTE: Navigating the Nexus, A chat about AI Automation Integration and Security
In this fireside chat, we will delve into the dynamic intersection of AI, automation, and integration and how it can effect innovation and growth, as well as its cyber security implications. As businesses increasingly adopt AI technologies to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and gain competitive advantages, it becomes imperative to address the intricate security challenges that accompany this new paradigm. We will take a look at the horizon for how AI is effecting workflows while prioritizing security as it evolves, as well as how it can impact brand reputation in a fast changing media environment. From threat detection and risk mitigation to data privacy and compliance, we’ll discuss key strategies and best practices to fortify your environment against misuse and cyber-threats. Join us as we unravel the complexities of AI, automation, integration, and unlock the potential for secure, transformative business processes.
Michael Smiley, Director Systems Engineering, Fortinet
3:35 – 3:45 p.m.
The Power of Collaboration: An Update on CDSA’s Working Groups
This session delves into the pivotal role that working groups play in CDSA that also helps shape the culture and membership of the Association. We’ll explore how these groups foster collaboration, innovation, and engagement among members, driving the association’s mission forward. You’ll also get a preview into the upcoming “Member Day” as our working groups enhance the value proposition for members, strengthen the association’s sense of community, and drive organizational success.
Richard Atkinson, President & Chairman Emeritus, CDSA
3:45 – 4:05 p.m.
Facilitating Best Practice for Production Identity
This working group which comprises the identity practice leaders from the major streamers and studios, has focused on developing common best practice for Production Identity. This has had an immediate impact on helping streamline the Onboarding and Offboarding of crew and vendors, creating the principles for managing consistent roles and permissions across the most popular stack of applications and giving control of changes to core media assets through the creative lifecycle. The group will discuss projects that will save them millions of dollars a year and allow agility in an area that has historically been a production delay.
Moderator: Ben Schofield, Technical Director, CDSA
Keith Ritlop, Consultant, Former Disney/Amazon/NBCU
4:05 – 4:20 p.m.
Using Blockchain Fabric to Securely Deliver Streaming Content
The future of secure content delivery is available NOW! Join us to discover how blockchain fabric is reshaping the streaming industry, providing unprecedented security and transparency. This session highlights how a blockchain-based solution can, and does, deliver streaming assets, SECURELY!
Serban Simu, President & Co-Founder, Eluv.io
4:20 – 4:30 p.m.
CDSA’s AI Working Group
CDSA’s monthly AI Working Group is dedicated to exploring the latest technology trends, news, and security developments in AI that are impacting our industry (and business in general!). This session provides an introduction to the group from its participants, where expert-led discussions cover a wide range of topics outside of security, including AI-driven content creation, personalized recommendations, audience analytics, and more. Working group participants gain valuable insights into how AI is transforming the M&E landscape, and how they can leverage these innovations to improve security while driving business unit success. Join us and be part of the conversation that is shaping the future of our industry.
John Canning, Director Developer Relations, AMD
Todd Burke, Principal Solutions Engineer, Adobe
4:30 – 5 p.m.
The Future through the Lens of Creativity
In this final session of the day, hear from one of CDSA’s longest-standing participants and a stalwart of our M&E Community to talk about the evolution of the M&E industry.
John Canning, AMD
Moderator: Guy Finley, Executive Director, CDSA
5 – 6 p.m.
Closing Remarks and NETWORKING RECEPTION
