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The 2026 Leadership + AI Summit Is a Wrap!
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Harvard Club of New York City on September 30 for an inspiring afternoon of leadership, insights, and meaningful conversations about the future of digital media.
The Summit brought together CEOs, founders, industry executives, and thought leaders to explore the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, evolving business models, and a rapidly transforming industry.
A special thank you to Kira Pollack, whose opening keynote set the stage for the afternoon, and to our outstanding panelists, moderators, and roundtable leaders who generously shared their expertise and perspectives. We are especially grateful to Google, our Lead Sponsor, whose support helped make this gathering possible, and to all our sponsors and participants.
The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with attendees giving the Summit high marks for the quality of its content, speakers, and discussions. Just as encouraging was the strong interest in continuing these leadership-focused gatherings.
We're listening—and looking forward to building on the conversations, connections, and ideas that emerged.
Thank you for helping shape the future of digital media. Together.
DMLA Keeps Members Informed about Evolving Industry Dynamics
Whether you're involved in media production, distribution, licensing, or cater to professionals in these fields, DMLA is your dedicated ally. Our impact is felt through robust advocacy efforts on both national and international stages, addressing crucial industry issues. We remain at the forefront of industry trends, consistently providing our members with insights from leading experts to ensure they stay ahead in this competitive landscape.
DMLA is Your Voice.
The benefits of membership go beyond education and networking. As a member of the DMLA, you'll also have a powerful voice in shaping the future of our industry. Through our advocacy efforts and policy initiatives, we work to ensure that the interests of our members are represented and protected at all levels of government.
DMLA has now created two working groups:
1) the AI & Copyright Working Group, with a specific focus to work to ensure that copyright is protected and that we speak out on the importance of ethical standards in the training and use of generative artificial intelligence. The group’s first action was to respond to the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Request for Information on AI Action Plan.
Go HERE to read DMLA’s response.
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2) the SEO and AI Search Working Group, which has been created to focus on the evolving Search landscape (i.e.; GEO, AIO)
If you are a DMLA member, and are interested in joining a committee or working group, reach out to admin@dmla.org
DMLA = Education, Advocacy and Connectivity.
The Digital Media Licensing Association (DMLA) has been the united voice of the media production, distribution and licensing industry for nearly 75 years. We focus on advocacy, education and connectivity. By joining DMLA, you and your company will gain access to a powerful network of industry professionals.
Whether you're a creator, distributor, licensor, legal or technology professional supporting the industry, our organization is dedicated to connecting you with the information, resources and people needed to succeed.
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