Steve Kazanjian Steve Kazanjian

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Opening Keynote: The Work Didn’t End. It Shifted
Pillar: Anchor
An honest kickoff exploring how the entertainment industry has evolved and what that means for marketers in transition. We’ll reframe the narrative from loss to opportunity and set the tone for the day’s sessions.

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Steve Kazanjian Steve Kazanjian

10:15 AM – 11:00 AM (option 1)

Workshop: You Are Not Your Last Title
Pillar: Anchor
This foundational session helps you reconnect with your professional identity. You’ll reshape how you talk about yourself, your experience, and your value, no matter where you’re headed next.

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Steve Kazanjian Steve Kazanjian

10:15 AM – 11:00 AM (option 2)

Story Lab: Still Creative. Just in Career Transition.
Pillar: Anchor
A guided storytelling experience to help you rediscover the creative voice behind your career. You’ll share with peers, listen deeply, and begin to see your own journey in a new light.

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Steve Kazanjian Steve Kazanjian

11:15 AM – 12:00 PM (option 1)

Workshop: Packaging Your Experience for New Industries
Pillar: Align
Translate your entertainment experience into language and formats that resonate with tech, gaming, experiential, and brand-side roles. Learn how to reposition your skillset without starting from scratch.

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Steve Kazanjian Steve Kazanjian

11:15 AM – 12:00 PM (option 2)

Panel: The Crossover Pitch: How to Talk to Tech, Gaming & Beyond
Pillar: Align
Learn how to speak the language of emerging industries. This panel breaks down how to adjust your pitch for recruiters and hiring managers outside entertainment without watering down your strengths.

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Steve Kazanjian Steve Kazanjian

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Networking Lunch + Table Labs
Pillar: Align
Join informal roundtables grouped by themes like Freelance Futures, Exploring Tech, and Brand-Side Breakthroughs. Facilitated peer discussions help you connect through shared curiosity and ambition.

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Steve Kazanjian Steve Kazanjian

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM

Main Panel: Where the Work Went And Where It’s Going
Pillar: Align
A cross-industry panel of creative leaders explores how the nature of work has changed and where opportunity is emerging. From startups to sports, streaming to social impact, this is your market map for what’s next.

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Steve Kazanjian Steve Kazanjian

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM (option 1)

Workshop: The Ask: Pitch Yourself with Confidence
Pillar: Advance
Learn how to ask for intros, referrals, and opportunities without awkwardness. This interactive session helps you craft and practice your “ask” with feedback in a supportive, low-pressure environment.

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Steve Kazanjian Steve Kazanjian

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM (option 2)

Collab Session: Live Co-Creation Lab
Pillar: Advance
Team up with other attendees to solve a creative or strategic brief in real time. A chance to collaborate, show your skills, and spark real partnerships in the process.

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Steve Kazanjian Steve Kazanjian

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Career Toolkit Zone: Headshots, Resume Reviews, LinkedIn Lab
Pillar: Advance
Get practical, hands-on help: professional headshots, live LinkedIn audits, and resume feedback from hiring pros. Drop in, level up, and leave with tools you can use immediately

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Steve Kazanjian Steve Kazanjian

4:45 PM – 5:30 PM

Closing Session: Your Next [next] Is Already in the Room
Pillar: Advance
We’ll wrap the day by surfacing key insights, sharing takeaways, and highlighting what’s possible moving forward. You’ll leave with clear next steps and a stronger network to help you get there.

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Steve Kazanjian Steve Kazanjian

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Happy Hour (and a Half!)
Drinks. Bites. Big ideas. Join us to unwind, share stories, and connect with the kind of people who get it. You never know who you’ll meet or what doors it might open.

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