The Future of Hollywood Conference, hosted by The Capitol Forum, is a comprehensive, full-day event that brings together a diverse group of stakeholders, including federal and state antitrust enforcers, policymakers, industry executives, labor representatives, economists, and legal experts. The conference aims to examine the evolving landscape of the entertainment industry, focusing on consolidation, platform power, and innovation across the sector.
Key topics addressed during the conference include the competitive and regulatory outlook for major streaming and studio consolidation, the implications of artificial intelligence for copyright and content creation, the impact of technology platform dominance on the entertainment ecosystem, emerging competition risks posed by Big Tech, and policy priorities for fostering a healthy and sustainable television and film market. Perspectives from artists and labor organizations on consolidation and market structure are also explored.
The event features a series of panels and keynote addresses from notable figures such as Rob Bonta, Attorney General of California; Makan Delrahim, Chief Legal Officer of Paramount Skydance Corporation; Rohit Chopra, former FTC Commissioner and CFPB Director; and Tammy Brandt, Deputy General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Creative Artists Agency. Attendees have the opportunity to engage in discussions, gain insights into regulatory evaluations of major industry transactions, and network with professionals across government, industry, labor, and academia.
This conference is particularly beneficial for policymakers, legal professionals, industry executives, labor representatives, economists, and academics who are interested in understanding and influencing the future dynamics of the entertainment industry. It provides a platform for in-depth analysis, discussion, and networking, essential for those aiming to navigate and shape the evolving landscape of Hollywood.
Speakers(27)
Aaron Teitelbaum
Kressin Powers
Aaron Teitelbaum is associated with Kressin Powers and engaged in discussions on competition law in the media sector.
Catherine Simonsen
Simonsen Sussman LLP
Catherine Simonsen is part of Simonsen Sussman LLP and participated in discussions on the future of creative rights.
Daniel Ambar
California Department of Justice
Daniel Ambar is associated with the California Department of Justice and participated in panels on power dynamics in the new studio system.
Daniel Sokol
University of Southern California
Daniel Sokol is a faculty member at the University of Southern California, focusing on antitrust law and policy.
David Dayen
Executive Editor at The American Prospect
David Dayen is the Executive Editor of The American Prospect, covering economic policy and corporate power.
Doha Mekki
Former Acting Assistant Attorney General at U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division
Doha Mekki is the former Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, where she played a key role in shaping antitrust enforcement policies.
Elaine Low
Staff Writer at The Ankler
Elaine Low is a staff writer at The Ankler, covering the evolution of Hollywood’s business model and work culture in the streaming age.
Ethan Litwin
Shinder Cantor Lerner
Ethan Litwin is affiliated with Shinder Cantor Lerner and contributed to panels on antitrust issues in the entertainment industry.
Jackie Brenneman
President & CEO at Independent Film & Television Alliance
Jackie Brenneman is the President & CEO of the Independent Film & Television Alliance, advocating for independent film and television creators.
Jessica Gonzalez
Free Press
Jessica Gonzalez is affiliated with Free Press and contributed to discussions on authorship and the future of creative rights.
Jonathan Handel
Feig Finkel LLP
Jonathan Handel is affiliated with Feig Finkel LLP and contributed to panels on policy, labor, and sustainability in the entertainment industry.
Kim Masters
Editor-at-Large at Puck News
Kim Masters is the Editor-at-Large at Puck News, reporting on the entertainment industry and its key players.
Lee Hepner
American Economic Liberties Project
Lee Hepner is associated with the American Economic Liberties Project and engaged in discussions on balancing the industry.
Makan Delrahim
Chief Legal Officer at Paramount Skydance Corporation
Makan Delrahim serves as the Chief Legal Officer of Paramount Skydance Corporation, overseeing legal affairs and compliance for the company.
Michael Hartman
DIRECTV
Michael Hartman is associated with DIRECTV and participated in discussions on antitrust outlook for streaming and studio consolidation.
Nate Soderstrom
General Counsel and Senior Editor at The Capitol Forum
Nate Soderstrom is the General Counsel and Senior Editor at The Capitol Forum, moderating panels on antitrust outlook in streaming.
Rahul Rao
White & Case
Rahul Rao is part of White & Case and participated in panels on policy and labor in Hollywood.
Rebecca Kern
Senior Correspondent at The Capitol Forum
Rebecca Kern is a Senior Correspondent at The Capitol Forum, moderating panels on power dynamics in the new studio system.
Rob Bonta
Attorney General at State of California
Rob Bonta serves as the 34th Attorney General of California, leading the California Department of Justice and overseeing enforcement of state laws to protect consumers, promote competition, and hold corporations accountable.
Rohit Chopra
Former FTC Commissioner and CFPB Director
Rohit Chopra is a former Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission and Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, known for his work in consumer protection and competition policy.
Rohit Nath
Susman Godfrey
Rohit Nath is associated with Susman Godfrey and engaged in panels on AI's impact on creative industries.
Sacha Sloan
Senior Correspondent at The Capitol Forum
Sacha Sloan is a Senior Correspondent at The Capitol Forum, moderating discussions on AI and creative rights.
Tammy Brandt
Deputy General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Creative Artists Agency
Tammy Brandt is the Deputy General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Creative Artists Agency, managing legal and compliance matters for the agency.
Teddy Downey
Executive Editor at The Capitol Forum
Teddy Downey is the Executive Editor at The Capitol Forum, hosting fireside chats and moderating panels on industry policy and labor.
Tom Wellington
William Morris Endeavor
Tom Wellington is associated with William Morris Endeavor and engaged in discussions on the evolving studio system.
W. Joseph Anderson
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips
W. Joseph Anderson is part of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips and participated in panels on AI and creative rights.
Zack Stentz
Writer & Producer
Zack Stentz is a writer and producer known for his work in film and television, contributing to discussions on industry sustainability.
Event Details
- Date
- March 12, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States
- The Beverly Hills Marriott
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Policymakers, legal professionals, industry executives, labor representatives, economists, and academics interested in the entertainment industry.