Conference sessions subject to change.
Saturday, May 31, 2025
8:00 AM
Registration & Networking Coffee
9:15 AM
Opening Remarks
followed by
From Pitch to Screen
Sponsored by NETFLIX
Join Executive Producers, Co-Creators and Writers Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne for an exclusive deep dive into the making of the critically acclaimed Netflix limited series ADOLESCENCE. Graham and Thorne will reveal their creative process behind the storytelling and social commentary the series has sparked. Then the Executive Producer/Showrunner, Creator, Writer and Director of Netflix’s global juggernaut SQUID GAME, Hwang Dong-hyuk, will share his approach to creating the series and look ahead to the highly anticipated season 3 conclusion.
followed by
The Fine Print of AI: Protecting Yourself & Your Production
As AI-powered tools become increasingly embedded in content creation, producers are being asked to contract with vendors whose technologies can be both powerful and legally complex. This conversation examines the evolving landscape of working with AI service providers and the real-world pain points such as: What red flags should producers watch for in contracts? Who bears responsibility when AI-generated content risks copyright infringement? How should producers evaluate an AI vendor’s offering in order to responsibly protect their intellectual property? The session will open with a brief overview of what’s changed in the past year—including shifting terminology—to ground attendees in the current state of AI in production.
11:15 AM
Networking Break
11:45 AM
How are the producers behind some of the most talked about film and television productions getting things made in today’s market as they focus on building strong teams and keeping their creative visions alive? Join them for an unfiltered discussion on the mindset needed to break through.
12:45 PM
Networking Lunch
2:00 PM
Financing the Future: New Models Reshaping Production
Being a successful producer running a company also means being a smart entrepreneur. Industry veterans lend their perspectives during a thoughtful exploration of the future of producing, but through the lens of finance. It’s where creative and commercial instincts must align, adaptability is essential, and forward-thinking strategies will shape the next generation of storytelling.
3:00 PM
Networking Break
3:30 PM
Join producers and innovators leading the charge to explore how AI is being used today across studio films, indie projects, and production infrastructure. They’ll share what’s working, what’s not, and how to apply AI tools to your process while building creative and technical fluency for today’s evolving landscape.
followed by
Join Producers Guild leadership for our closing session to talk about the road ahead.
followed by
Closing Remarks
5:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Networking Party co-hosted by Universal Production Services & the PGA
Special Event
8:45 AM - 3:00 PM
The StudioPost tour offers an exclusive look at our Conference host, Universal Production Services, latest state-of-the-art post-production Stage 5 & the Hitchcock Mix Stage! Inclusive of mixing stages with the latest technological equipment, editorial rooms, color bays and meeting spaces which create a collaborative atmosphere for all! Conference attendees can sign up for a slot through our “Know Before You Go” email.