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VideoNext Theater.
Elevate Your Craft.
Debuting at the 2026 NAB Show, the VideoNext Theater featured a lineup of practitioners, creators and technologists focused on advancing visual storytelling through practical, tactical sessions. The program delivered creative inspiration alongside hands-on techniques to enhance visual impact and production efficiency. The DPP — a global leader in media and technology insights — also led featured sessions.
Enterprise Video Strategies
New in 2026, the Enterprise Video Strategies series explored how enterprise organizations are adopting media and entertainment technologies to power storytelling, communications and engagement.
2026 Conference Sessions
Explore the full lineup of 2026 sessions from the VideoNext Theater, including the Enterprise Video Strategies series and sessions produced in partnership with the DPP, an international association for media and technology. Topics ranged from immersive technologies and AI-assisted editing to optimizing content for digital platforms and interactive delivery.
2 – 2:30 p.m.
W2457: VideoNext Theater
2026 Conference Speakers
Kevin Lingley
EVP AI
Fremantle
Jim Helman
CTO
MovieLabs
Lydia Smyers
VP Sales – Telco, Media, & Gaming
Microsoft
Carl Burkhard
Vice President, AI Partnerships
Dailymotion
Natalie Wade
Vice President, Member Relations and Awards Administration
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Justin Webster
Founder/CEO
The Cargo Cult
Rachel Rose
Co-Chair, Scientific and Technical Awards Executive Committee
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Darin Grant
Co-Chair, Scientific and Technical Awards Executive Committee
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Annie Chang
Chair, Science and Technology Council
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
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Robyn Goldman
VP of Business Solutions
AMC Networks
Sandeep Singh
Senior Vice President and General Manager, Enterprise Storage
NetApp
Alex Chen
GM of Global Strategic Account, VP, Alibaba Cloud International
Alibaba Cloud
Danny Hollingsworth
Senior Director of Product Marketing
AVID
Scott Mann
CEO
Flawless
Maryann Simmons
Scientific and Awards Honoree, 2021
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