Join us in the Imperial Ballroom A - Marquis level of the hotel, which can be reached via the escalators off the lobby or via the elevators to level “ML.”
9:00 – 9:30 AM — President’s Welcome - Joe Naylor, President, DMLA / CEO ImageRights International
9:30 – 10:15 AM — Keynote Address - Trust & Transparency - The Future of Journalism
In an era of deepfakes, AI-generated media, and politicized narratives, the integrity of journalism is under greater pressure than ever. How do we safeguard truth and rebuild trust in an information ecosystem overwhelmed by disinformation?
Robyn Curnow, Former CNN Anchor, host of Searching for America
10:20 – 11:10 AM — In the Trenches - Looking at the past year with working photographers
Our panel of photojournalists presents their compelling images and videos and explores the opportunities and challenges facing visual journalism today.
Moderator: Jonathan Wells, President SIPA USA
Natrice Miller, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Elijah Nouvelage, Independent Photographer
Matt Pearson, WABE Atlanta
Alyssa Pointer, Independent Photographer
Arvin Temkar, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Megan Varner, Independent Photographer
11:10 AM – 12:00 PM — How to Keep Image Workflows and Systems Safe in the Age of AI
AI is changing how the visual media industry operates: from image analysis and tagging to search, licensing, and distribution. With new capabilities come new risks. This session brings together experts in cybersecurity, media infrastructure, and AI to explore how companies can protect their systems, assets, and intellectual property in an increasingly complex digital environment. Attendees will walk away with practical insights into navigating security challenges unique to image-centric platforms and ensuring trust in the age of intelligent automation.
Moderator: Sarah Lefebvre, Vp Marketing, MediaViz AI
David Moulton, Sr. Director Content Marketing & Thought Leadership, Palo Alto Networks
William Liani, Director of Partnerships, Vista/Deposit Photos
Arturo Pérez Amores, International Sales Manager, Wesog Systems
12:00 – 1:15 PM — Lunch
1:15 – 2:05 PM — Fireside Chat - Copyright Updates
Joe Naylor, President, DMLA / CEO ImageRights International
Nancy Wolff, Partner, Cowan DeBaets Abrahams & Sheppard DMLA Counsel
2:10 – 3:00 PM — Preserving History through Content, Collaboration, and Community
This session will showcase the myriad ways organizations are safeguarding history and culture while fostering meaningful connections across communities. Panelists will share unique perspectives—from partnerships with HBCUs, to preserving news and documenting major events, to exploring and protecting cultural heritage—highlighting how these efforts ensure our collective stories endure and remain accessible for generations to come.
Moderator: Tom Smith, CEO, Gado Images
Cassandra Ilidge, VP Global Partnerships & Exec. Dir. HBCU Programs, Getty Images
Alexandru Giboi, Secretary General, EANA
3:30 – 5:30 PM — Unwind -Media Mix and Mingle
Sponsor showcase presentation
Cocktails and networking
7:30 p.m. - Dine — Arounds - Optional, user pay - sign-up required! Join small groups of attendees (~8-10) for great connection, great food and lots of fun!