Event Schedule
Venue Opens/Breakfast: 8 a.m.
Opening Remarks/Sessions Begin: 9 a.m.
Networking Break: 10:45 a.m.
Conference Sessions Resume: 11:15 a.m.
Networking Reception: 1 p.m.
Conference Sessions:
9 – 9:15 a.m
Opening Remarks
Hollie Choi, Managing Director, EIDR
9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Aligned and Informed: The Evolution of Media in the Digital Age
This opening session sets the stage for the day’s conversations by introducing the 2024 EIDR Board of Directors. Our panelists explore their vision for the organization’s future internationally as part of an evolving ecosystem of connected applications. The Board will share their focus on authenticity and provenance as well as work toward data standardization across the industry.
Moderator: Hollie Choi, Managing Director, EIDR
Greg Geier, Senior Vice President Digital Media Supply Chain Strategy and Operations, Digital Media Supply Chain, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Ellen Goodridge, Head of WW Media Management & Distribution, Amazon MGM Studios
Ronda Haralson, Senior Director, Title & Library Governance Strategy, NBC Universal
Sarah Nix, Vice President Title Registration & Governance, Paramount Global
Mike Palmer, AVP Media Management / Advanced Technology, Sinclair
Genevieve Standing, VP, Global Production, Delivery, & Metadata Governance, Warner Bros. Discovery
Chris Steck, Senior Director, Technology Strategy & Standards, XPERI
Ilana Vachani, Product Partnerships, Google
Andrew Wahlquist, Director, Total Quality Management, Disney
Audio is unavailable per the presenters’ request
10:15 – 10:30 a.m.
PBS’s Metadata Makeover: Harnessing EIDR for Quality Content Delivery
With continued partnership, PBS has embraced EIDR’s robust metadata model, seamlessly integrating it into internal metadata management. PBS is excited to showcase a selection of case studies highlighting EIDR’s profound impact on internal workflows. These studies underscore how EIDR has significantly enhanced the data quality of PBS shows, ensuring they meet the highest standards before reaching PBS audiences.
Gaya King, Content Discovery Business Analyst, PBS
Poonam Singh, Product Manager Media Systems, PBS
10:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Navigating the Future: Implementing MovieLabs 2030 in Entertainment
Industry experts explore the practical application of MovieLabs 2030 vision in the entertainment sector. Discover how these forward-looking strategies can drive innovation and thought leadership, reshaping content creation, distribution, and audience engagement practices. Gain actionable insights to effectively implement MovieLabs 2030 principles and position your organization as a leader in industry evolution.
Greg Geier, Senior Vice President Digital Media Supply Chain Strategy and Operations, Digital Media Supply Chain, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Mark Turner, President, Entertainment Technologists
10:45 – 11:15 a.m. NETWORKING BREAK
11:15 – 11:30 a.m.
Bridging Human and Digital Worlds: Exploring the HAND ID
Discover the transformative potential of the Human and Digital Identifier (HAND ID). Learn how EIDR is collaborating with the HAND team to ensure interoperability and seamless identity management across diverse platforms. Join us as we navigate the evolving landscape of identity in the digital age, exploring innovative approaches to harmonize human and digital identifiers.
Gabriel Berger, Senior Advisor & Growth Officer, HAND
11:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Increasing Utility of EIDR IDs within Gracenote Services
Gracenote is the content data business unit of Nielsen, providing entertainment metadata that enables advanced content navigation and discovery capabilities to the TV shows, movies, music and sports that viewers love. Gracenote will share and discuss its initial explorations and plans to increase utilization of EIDR IDs within Gracenote services.
Jeremy Justice, Vice President of Product Management Video, Gracenote
11:45 – 11:55 a.m.
Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workforce
Discover actionable insights and strategies for creating inclusive environments that harness the unique strengths of all employees, driving innovation and fostering belonging. Gain valuable perspectives on championing diversity and inclusion initiatives within your organization.
Rebecca Beam, Chief Executive Officer, Zavikon
Hilary Kokenda, Chief Operating Officer, Zavikon
Richard Kroon, Director of Technical Operations, EIDR
11:55 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
Enhancing Content Metadata with Red Bee Media’s Partnership with EIDR
“Red Bee Media will discuss how their partnership with EIDR enhances content
metadata by highlighting how their mapping solution improves metadata accuracy
and completeness, leading to enhanced content discovery and organization.
Additionally, Red Bee will reveal its long-term plans with EIDR.”
Jason Marchese, Head of Sales, Market Area Americas, RedBee Media
12:10 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Hollie Choi, Managing Director EIDR
