How AI Is Rewriting the Creative Industries

​What does AI mean for the business of entertainment? This dynamic fireside chat will explore how AI is transforming film, immersive media, and the creative industries by redefining authorship, labor, workflows, and market dynamics. Stay for a thought-provoking conversation about the future of creativity, what risks lie ahead, and how to stay relevant in an industry that's being rescripted in real time. Whether you're an entrepreneur, technologist, or industry maven, you'll take away real-world examples and forward-looking insights. Bring your questions and experience to join in.

​Special guests:

​Elizabeth Strickler: Director of Media Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Creative Media Industries Institute at Georgia State University

​Alexandria de Aranzeta: Host, The Culture of Machines - a Responsible AI podcast. CEO, Accessity

​This free event will be a discussion over a provided lunch.

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​With a career rooted in digital media, entrepreneurship, and immersive technology, Elizabeth Strickler brings over two decades of experience guiding students, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders through the evolving landscapes of media production, blockchain, and generative AI. She currently serves as a Senior Lecturer and Director of Media Entrepreneurship Programs at Georgia State University. As a faculty lead for the Innovation Studio and Blockchain Lab, Elizabeth empowers students to explore disruptive technologies and transform ideas into actionable solutions. Her work is grounded in a commitment to inclusive education, preparing the next generation to thrive in the digital economy. Additionally, Elizabeth is an international speaker, a sought-after consultant in the realms of Web3, AI, and the Metaverse, and a prolific contributor to global conversations on technology and innovation. During her time at Georgia State University, she created the Window Project, the Cross Stitch Project and was Co-Principal Investigator on numerous grants, through innovative uses of media technology and experience design. Her documentaries, short films, and new media work have received national and international awards including PBS POV award and the Southern Circuit tour.

Alex de Aranzeta, JD is a former founder, ex-regulator, strategic operator and systems builder who helps AI leaders cut through complexity. With deep expertise across startups and policy, she advises companies at Atlanta Tech Village and alums of MIT Venture Studio, hosts “The Culture of Machines”—a Responsible AI podcast, and has been a featured speaker at GeorgiaTech, Women in Product Conference, and SF TechWeek.