30 Sep 2026
11:30 am - 12:10 pm
Palisades Ballroom
Business & Finance Track: The New Studio Model – Lean Teams, AI Pipelines & Global Talent
• Smaller core teams leveraging AI tools
• Outsourcing vs. in-house production
• Managing distributed global workforces
• Talent retention in an AI-assisted world
• Labor relations and creative culture
Panelists:
Stephanie Adamson King, Chief Legal Officer, Playco
Mike DeLaet, President, Ares Interactive
Andreea Enache, Chief Revenue Officer, Amber Studio
Moderator:
Scott Shane, Sr. Investment Director, Sony Ventures