Peace Leaders in Media Circle - Global Online Edition

​Media, AI, Power & the Future of Humanity

​Peace Leaders in Media Circle

​📅 March 3, 2026

​📍Online: Davos Worldwide Platform

​🔗 Register Here on Zoom to attend event. Limited virtual seats to keep the conversation interactive.

​🎥 Recorded LIVE and shared with leading mainstream media outlets to be a teaser for creating multiple content streaming series and become an established positive media initiative.

​📣 Presented by: The Peace Train

​In collaboration with New Moon Films and hosted by Davos Worldwide

​Media shapes billions of minds every day — what happens when the people creating it decide to shape a more peaceful and prosperous world?

​The Peace Leaders in Media Circle convenes filmmakers, media executives, streaming platforms, producers, creators, and cultural leaders who believe storytelling can help shape a thriving future for humanity.

​This curated global conversation launches a new initiative exploring how media can evolve beyond entertainment into a powerful force for peace, prosperity, and human flourishing.

​🎙 Speakers and Program below.

​🔗 Register Here on Zoom to attend event. Limited virtual seats to keep the conversation interactive.

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​🌟 The Big Idea 🌟

​A growing group of leaders is exploring a simple but transformative proposal:

​🌟 What if media platforms committed just 2% of their content budgets to uplifting, world-positive storytelling?

​Stories that elevate humanity.
Stories that inspire cooperation.
Stories that make peace entertaining!

​✨…and what if those stories were distributed to all of humanity?

​Across platforms

​Across continents

​Across cultures

​🌟 What if media platforms have the unique ability to unite humanity in stories that inspire and engage a shared human experience?

​A new media moment, ie the “Overview Effect” of the moon landing

​A new biblical story of our time, ie the “Now Testament.”

​A new platform that showcases and engages positive people, stories and community into a global shared experience.

​… imagine what is possible. ✨✨✨

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​🎬 What to Expect

​• Visionary conversations with leaders across media, film, television, and streaming
• Introduction to the Peace Media 2% Pledge
• New collaborations between creators, studios, and platforms
• A preview of emerging metanarratives — including The Peace Train

​This is designed as a curated global conversation, creating space for meaningful dialogue and unexpected partnerships.

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​🎥 Part of a Global Series

​This gathering launches a three-part initiative to catalyze the circle by bringing media leaders together across key cultural moments:

​March 3 (Online) — Global Convening and Introduction of Peace Leaders in Media

​SXSW (Austin) — Peace Leaders in Media Showcase

​May (Los Angeles) — Invitation-Only Peace Leaders in Media Summit

​Together, these gatherings aim to spark collaborations, inspire commitments, and elevate storytelling that supports a thriving world.

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​👑 Who Should Join

• ​Media & studio executives

• ​Streaming platform leaders

• ​Producers and filmmakers

• ​Creators shaping global culture

• ​Investors and cultural innovators

​If you believe stories shape the future, this circle is for you.

​💫Curated global audience
💫Speakers announced soon

​🚂✌️💫 All aboard the Peace Train.

​Let’s lead the story of our time — together.

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​🎬 PROGRAM RUN OF SHOW:

​4:00- 4:25pm EST: FIRESIDE CHAT

​TOPIC: Miami Uniting America: Facing Existential Threats while Leading the Media, Technology & Resiliency Evolution

​An #OurStory of our time: “Think Global, Act Local: From Miami to the World.”

​Moderated by: Maryn Ryan Soref, The Peace Train

​Speakers:

• ​Chairman Elijah Bowdre: Policy Leader, Miami-Dade Cryptocurrency Chairman & Digital Commission Executive Director

• ​Silvio Pupo-Casco: Founder, Logos Capital; Economics Appointee, City of Miami Climate Resilience Committee

​4:30- 4:55pm EST: FIRESIDE CHAT

​TOPIC: What if allocating 2% of Content Budgets could create World Peace?

​Introducing the PEACE LEADERS IN MEDIA CIRCLE and sharing THE PEACE PLEDGE invitation for Media Platforms to make the world a better place.

​Emcee: Ben Droz, The Peace Train

​Moderated by: Anand Singh, Davos Worldwide

​Speakers:

• ​Maryn Ryan Soref, The Peace Train

• ​William Deuchler, The Peace Pledge Foundation

• ​Melissa Lahti, New Moon Films

​5:00 - 5:55pm EST: PANEL DISCUSSION

​TOPIC: Introducing Global Communities & MetaNarratives for Peace, Prosperity & Purpose

​Emcee: Ben Droz, The Peace Train

​Overview context on meta-narratives and framing this unique global moment - with astrological, religious, social, geo-political and media influences - converging for global unity and World Peace.

​Moderator: Melissa Lahti, New Moon Films

​Speakers:

• ​Maryn Ryan Soref: The Peace Train

• ​Lucian Tarnowski: United Planet

• ​Joyce Chow: Tokenize

• ​Jorge Cortes Restrepo: BitBasel

• ​Springna Zhao: Absolutely Amazing

• ​David Townshend: Biohack Yourself

​6:00 - 6:55pm EST: PANEL DISCUSSION

​TOPIC: AI FOR PEACE MEDIA: How AI in Media can accelerate, trendcast and foster positive engagement in support of international peace and prosperity.

​Moderated by: Maryn Ryan Soref, The Peace Train

​Speakers:

• ​Bleu Blakslee: Founder, Quantum Philanthropy Partners

• ​De Kai: Author of Raising AI; AI Expert & Global Leader; Creator of LLM for Google Translate and translation software

• ​Kunal Sood: Founder of AudacityAI & We the Future

• ​Bryan Talebi: Founder of Ahura AI & Future of Humanity Summit

• ​James Dykstra: Ex-Microsoft AI strategy leader and serial entrepreneur

• ​Steven Nerayoff: Inventor & 45+ Patent Holder for original Blockchain & AI infrastructure; Ethereum Founding Team

​7:00- 7:25pm EST: FIRESIDE CHAT

​TOPIC: How Global Leadership Communities Leverage Media x AI to Empower Peace (Government), Prosperity (Investment) & Purpose (Making the World a Better Place).

​Moderated by: Melissa Lahti, New Moon Films

​Speakers:

• ​Anand Singh: Founder, Davos Worldwide

• ​Dr. Steven Melnik: Founder, United World Leaders - Lives Amplified

• ​Maryn Ryan Soref: Founder, The Peace Train

​7:30-7:55pm EST: FIRESIDE CHAT

​TOPIC: How YouTube is leading the Creator Economy by Empowering Creators and Social Impact Initiatives with Media, AI and Global Distribution.

​Moderated by: Maryn Ryan Soref, The Peace Train

​Invited Speaker: Kevin Ferguson, YouTube Influencer Network