MediaSphere Agenda

Mediasphere 2026

Introduction & Announcements

Learn about the mission of ICVM, upcoming events, and special announcements. This year’s theme is “For a Future and a Hope”. 

Co-Hosts: Marc Harper (Board Member) and
Grace Heller (MediaSphere Producer)

  • 9:30am-10:00am EST (New York)
  • 8:30am-9:00am CST (Chicago)
  • 6:30am-7:00am PST (Los Angeles)
  • 2:30pm-3:00pm WAT (West Africa Time)

Morning Keynote Presentations

Todd Komarnicki (Writer, Producer, & Director, Founder of Guy Walking Into a Bar)
Jared Geesey (Executive Vice President of International, Angel Studios)
Moderated by Dan Rupple (CEO of MasterMedia)

  • 10:00am-11:00am EST (New York)
  • 9:00am-10:00am CST (Chicago)
  • 7:00am-8:00am PST (Los Angeles)
  • 2:30pm-3:00pm WAT (West Africa Time)

Devotional Presentation

Nick Vujicic, Evangelist, Speaker, & Author

  • 11:00am-11:30am EST (New York)
  • 10:00am-10:30am CST (Chicago)
  • 8:00am-8:30am PST (Los Angeles)
  • 4:00pm-4:30pm WAT (West Africa Time)

"Meet 5 People" Networking Session

Get ready to meet new people! We open up time for you to network with our international audience.

  • 11:30am-12:00pm EST (New York)
  • 10:30am-11:00am CST (Chicago)
  • 8:30am-9:00am PST (Los Angeles)
  • 4:30pm-5:00pm WAT (West Africa Time)

Workshop Sessions

  1. Raising Funding & Distribution – Tiffany FitzHenry
  2. Artificial Intelligence – Nancy Hamilton
  3. Independent Film Production – Jed Burdick & Duncan Smith
  4. Global Expansion – Marc Harper & Rex Nwakamma
  5. Gaming – Travis Coombs

(45 min. presentations and 15 min. Q&A)

  • 12:00pm-1:00pm EST (New York)
  • 11:00am-12:00pm CST (Chicago)
  • 9:00am-10:00am PST (Los Angeles)
  • 5:00pm-6:00pm WAT (West Africa Time)

Break

15-minute break
Special announcements and a thank you to our sponsors

  • 1:00pm-1:15pm EST (New York)
  • 12:00pm-12:15pm CST (Chicago)
  • 10:00am-10:15am PST (Los Angeles)
  • 6:00pm-6:15pm WAT (West Africa Time)

Venture Capital Pitch Session

Film & Media companies take the virtual stage to showcase their investor pitch with Q&A from our judges panel. Learn from investor insights beneficial to anyone looking to raise capital and grow their business. 

  1. En’val Entertainment – Gloria Stella
  2. Y+X Entertainment (LumaView) – Vivian Yin
  3. David Franchise – Jonathan Lee Smith & Thomas Darnell
  • 1:15pm-2:15pm EST (New York)
  • 12:15pm-1:15pm CST (Chicago)
  • 10:15am-11:15am PST (Los Angeles)
  • 6:15pm-7:15pm WAT (West Africa Time)

Virtual Exhibits

Networking time during virtual exhibit hall

  1. &Associates (A. Larry Ross Communications)
  2. FrontGate Media
  3. FilmMerge
  4. Golden Eagle AI
  5. Kingdom Forge
  6. MediaSphere Africa
  7. Parable Media
  8. Unbelievable Movie
  9. FilmLauncher.com
  • 2:30pm-4:30pm EST (New York)
  • 1:30pm-3:30pm CST (Chicago)
  • 11:30am-1:30pm PST (Los Angeles)
  • 7:30pm-9:30pm WAT (West Africa Time)

Afternoon Keynote Presentations

Vivian Yin (Founder Y+X Entertainment)
Larry Ross (Founder, A. Larry Ross Communications)
Moderated by Dan Rupple (CEO of MasterMedia)

  • 4:30pm-5:30pm EST (New York)
  • 3:30pm-4:30pm CST (Chicago)
  • 1:30pm-2:30pm PST (Los Angeles)
  • 9:30pm-10:30pm WAT (West Africa Time)

Closing & Final Announcements

  • 5:30pm-6:00pm EST (New York)
  • 4:30pm-5:00pm CST (Chicago)
  • 2:30pm-3:00pm PST (Los Angeles)
  • 10:30pm-11:00pm WAT (West Africa Time)

Register

Register today to secure your spot for an inspiring value-packed event to learn and engage with international storytellers. 

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Sponsor

Elevate your brand at MediaSphere 2026. Learn more about how you can spotlight your company to our virtual audience.

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Exhibit

Host a virtual exhibit at MediaSphere to showcase your brand and spark conversations that form meaningful business relationships.

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