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Web Summit Vancouver · May 11 - 14, 2026

Film Summit

Will Smith has redefined what it means to be a superstar, blending creativity, resilience, and authenticity. In this conversation with Jay Shetty, Will Smith shared the lessons he’s learned, the challenges he’s overcome, and how he continues to push boundaries in entertainment, business, and life.

Redefining success in Hollywood and beyond

Multi-award-winning screenwriter, director and executive producer, Steven Knight discussed the unquestionable strength of talent in preserving authenticity and quality in story making, exploring how new technologies can be a valuable asset.

The power of people

Kate Swanborg, SVP of Technology Communications and Strategic Alliances for DreamWorks Animation explores how technology is fuelling our imaginations and creating some of the greatest productions ever known.

Using tech to create magic

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In 2025 the film industry is being reshaped by new technologies, shifting audience habits, and bold creative visions. This track explores how streaming platforms, immersive media, AI, and global distribution models are redefining the business of film while creators, studios, and audiences together shape the future of storytelling.

With streaming platforms competing for dominance, theatrical releases finding new roles, and indie creators leveraging digital tools, the business model of cinema is being rewritten. Explore how studios, investors, and creators are navigating this evolving landscape, from global distribution to new monetisation strategies.
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The economics of filmmaking

From AI-assisted scripting and editing to LED stages and real-time rendering, filmmakers are embracing powerful new tools that expand creative possibilities while cutting costs and timelines. Yet even as technology transforms the production pipeline, it’s human perspective and originality that continue to define meaningful stories. Discover how emerging tech can amplify, rather than replace, the heart of cinema.
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AI goes to Hollywood

Film is more global than ever, with streaming platforms breaking down borders and elevating new voices from every corner of the world. From Nollywood to South Korea to Latin America, discover how filmmakers are reaching international audiences, and how cultural exchange is reshaping what stories that transcend across the world.
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Global cinema and new voices

As audiences balance between theaters, streaming, and immersive formats, the very definition of cinema is evolving. From premium theatrical events to interactive, multi-platform storytelling, discover how filmmakers and studios are reimagining the film experience for a generation that craves both spectacle and intimacy.