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Thomas K. Arnold<\/a><\/p>\n February 25, 2026<\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n Entech Fest 2026, one of the premier events on the digital entertainment industry\u2019s annual calendar, takes place today (Feb. 25) at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n Produced by DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group, the event is expected to draw hundreds of entertainment and technology executives for discussions on the trends and issues shaping the future of content distribution, streaming, immersive storytelling and advanced media technology.<\/p>\n Register here for EnTech Fest 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The one-day event features keynote presentations from leaders such as Chris McGurk, chairman and CEO of Cineverse, and Amy Reinhard, president of advertising for Netflix, who will talk about the evolving role of advertising, monetization and platform strategy in streaming.<\/p>\n Another keynote, \u201cTelling Stories With More Power and Flexibility Through AI,\u201d will feature Kartel CEO Kevin Reilly and Empire House\u2019s Rick Hack. They will talk about how the future of advanced content creation and distribution will be built with more efficient processes for integrated workflows, intelligent systems that support content creators, and frameworks that amplify marketing.<\/p>\n Also on the AI front are a conversation with Quinn Favret of Tavus, exploring what happens when content can respond, adapt and hold a conversation; a fireside chat with entertainment lawyer Ken Ziffren, who will share his views on how the use of AI in entertainment will develop over the next five years; a panel discussion on how AI can help consumers in search and discovery;\u00a0 and a case study panel, \u201cAdding AI Layers to Modernize Legacy Product Offerings,\u201d which will explore how two companies are innovating their legacy offerings by leveraging AWS\u2019s AI Prototyping Team to help make their customers\u2019 workflows more efficient.<\/p>\n EnTech Fest 2026 also will provide plenty of opportunities for networking, including the DEG\u2019s annual reception, which prior to the pandemic was held each year in Las Vegas during CES.<\/p>\n There\u2019s also an exhibit floor with displays highlighting\u00a0emerging technologies, the consumer experience, immersive storytelling, and advanced content delivery.<\/p>\n Subscribe HERE to the FREE\u00a0Media Play News<\/em>\u00a0Daily Newsletter!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group this year moved its annual reception from CES in January to the Skirball Center on May 3. The event, which attracted upwards of 600 attendees, kicked off the home entertainment trade association’s EnTech Fest, which\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group held its second annual EnTech Fest at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles on March 29. The one-day event included exhibits, an expanded conference program and the digital entertainment trade association’s annual reception.\u00a0 (All\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\nRelated Posts<\/h3>\n
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