November 17–18 executive conference brings together leaders from across the streaming ecosystem to address AI, sports, advertising, content discovery, and new business models
Parks Associates today announced the speaker lineup for Future of Video: Business of Streaming, taking place November 17-18, Marina del Rey Marriott, Marina del Rey, California. Event sponsors include Adeia, InterDigital, OTT.X, Streaming Women in Media, and TheDesk.net.
The event brings together executives from Roku, Google, Tubi, LG Electronics, Sony Pictures Network, Warner Bros. Discovery, Optimum, Verizon, The Trade Desk, Gracenote, FloSports, and other leading media and technology companies to discuss the business strategies shaping the next generation of streaming entertainment.
Parks Associates' latest consumer research:
- 91% of US internet households subscribe to streaming services, 71% have a smart TV, and 44% have a streaming media player.
- 39% watch live events or sports through on-demand streaming services.
- 25% use free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) services to watch live video.
- 46% regularly use FAST services to watch long-form video content.
- Roku accounts for 28% of connected TV operating systems.
“Streaming is entering a new phase of competition, where success depends on profitability, audience engagement, and the ability to make content easier to find and access,” said Jennifer Kent, SVP, Principal Analyst, Parks Associates. “Future of Video brings together executives to discuss what is working, where the market is headed, and how companies can create sustainable growth.”
- Gil Fuchsberg, President, Subscriptions, Partnerships & Corporate Development, Roku
- Adam Zacks, SVP, Sales & Strategic Partnerships, Sky Connect
- Ajinkya “Jinx” Joglekar, CMO, Optimum
- Yvonne Abt, Head of Video for Entertainment, Consumer Electronics and Automotive, Google
- Chris Ambrozic, VP/GM, Discovery, TiVo
- Josh Arensberg, Global MD Sports, Media & Technology, Verizon
- Griff Ault, VP, Global Business Intelligence, FreeWheel
- Tyler Bell, SVP, Product, Gracenote
- Dave Bernath, CEO, Wurl
- Carolyn Bisson, Executive Director, Content Licensing Research US/Global, Warner Bros. Discovery
- Jay Blumenfield, CEO, Jay & Tony Show Vertical Studios
- Renato Bonomini, VP, Sales Engineering, ContentWise
- Shane Cannon, President, Vidgo
- Yoko Chen, Executive Producer, GoodShort
- Geoff Clark, CEO/Founder, acTVe, Documentary+, Free Live Sports
- Jason Cohen, CEO, MyBundle.TV
- Jason Damata, CEO, Fabric Media
- Serhad Doken, Chief Technology Officer, Adeia
- Daniel Druger, VP, Product, Universal Ads
- Matthew Durgin, VP North America Content and Services, LG Electronics
- Natalie Gabathuler-Scully, EVP of Revenue Distribution and Data Operations, Vevo
- Ken Gerstein, VP of Sales, Streaming Security, NAGRAVISON
- Jill Goldfarb, SVP, Streaming TV at Jukin Media, TMB (Trusted Media Brands)
- Toni Gray, Head of Production, Dhar Mann Studios
- Samuel Harowitz, SVP, Content Acquisitions & Partnerships, Tubi
- Jaideep Janakiram, EVP – Head of International Business, Sony Pictures Network
- Matthew Keys, Founder and Editor, TheDesk.net
- JY Kim, Sr. Director, Content Distribution, Roku
- Aaron Kroger, Director, Product Marketing, Dalet
- Mike Levy, SVP, Global Rights Acquisition, FloSports
- Stuart McLean, CEO, FAST Studios
- Johnny Miles, SVP, Content Distribution and Strategy, FEVA TV
- Jonathan Moffie, VP, Agentic, Magnite
- Jen Mutchnik, Head of Native Advertising, JustWatch
- Chris Packard, Global Live Operations Lead, LinkedIn
- Michael Page, SVP, Digital Sales, FOX Television Stations
- Gene Pao, President and GM, North America, FUEL TV
- Chris Peterson, VP, Business Development, Red Seat Ventures
- Dana Protsyshak, Founder, Vert-I-Go Media & LA Vertical Drama Market
- Marc Rashba, President, StreamingMethod LLC
- Salman Raza, Product Lead – Monetization on Ventura TV OS, The Trade Desk
- Greg Reitman, Executive Director / Founder, Blue Water Institute
- Liz Riemersma, VP, Strategy & Business Development & International, DISH & Sling TV
- Mike Rizkalla, Co-Founder & CEO, Snorble
- Karla Rodriguez, Head of Talent Relations & Brand Partnerships, GoodShort
- Luv Saxena, VP, Fantasy & Emerging Markets, Pocket FM
- Daniel Schnider, Head of Business Development & Distribution Partnerships, Revry (PrimRiot)
- Lori Schwartz, CEO & Principal, StoryTech
- Steve Shannon, Founder and CEO, Swerve TV
- Vipul Sharma, Head of TV, Sports, and Music Content Business Development, LG Electronics
- Shelly Soriano, President, Spy Ninjas
- Ryan Steelberg, President & CEO, Veritone
- Giles Tongue, VP, Marketing, Bango
- Jared Widman, President, Indoor Football League
- Mark Young, Managing Partner, MY Advisor, LLC
Executive sessions will examine the opportunities and challenges facing the video industry:
- Streaming monetization
- Sports and live programming
- AI and content discovery
- Connected TV platforms
- New entertainment formats
- Advertising innovation
Future of Video: Business of Streaming takes place November 17–18, 2026, at the Marina del Rey Marriott in California. For more information, including registration, sponsorship opportunities, the agenda, and the full speaker lineup, visit the Future of Video event website.
For more information or to speak with an analyst, contact Mindi Sue Sternblitz-Rubenstein.
About Future of Video: Business of Streaming
Future of Video brings together senior leaders to share insights on new trends in the video and connected entertainment industries, with insights on consumer adoption, churn, and spending. The event provides insight into successful OTT strategy deployments, challenges for pay-TV providers, the role of connected CE in the growth of video viewing, new content formats, and the overall impact to the video market.
Parks Associates will host the ninth annual Future of Video at the Marina del Ray Marriott in California, November 17-18. www.futureofvideo.us
