Benedict Evans will deliver the Day 1 Keynote presentation, ‘Navigating a changing media landscape: AI and Everything Else,’ at this year’s IBC Conference, illustrating how disruption has become the new normal in today’s media and entertainment ecosystem.
Evans will discuss how the convergence of immersive technologies, AI, connectivity, and personalised content experiences is shaping an era where the industry has the potential to not only capture attention but shape a new media landscape in a world driven by constant change.
Evans began his career in equity research before moving to roles in strategy within media and telecom companies, and eventually, venture capital in Silicon Valley. For the past five years, he has been an independent analyst focussing on how technology changes industries.
Evans describes himself as someone who constantly seeks out the interesting in the industries he examines. He explains...
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