ContentMakers

The one for the creators

As technology evolves, viewing habits diversify and the attention economy continues to be stretched. But the human love of storytelling and escape remains. How will the rise of new platforms, devices and on-demand content discovery change the way industries create?

ContentMakers unites those creators that dominate our free-time and shape our viewing, gaming and audio needs, with the leaders of the platforms that amplify their voices.

Vanessa Sanches, Co-founder & Managing Editor, Bantumen
Vanessa Sanches
Co-founder & Managing Editor
Bantumen

What's happening?

We’re exploring the future of content creation at ContentMakers with four curated content streams. That’s not all, either. Your ticket gives you access to all ContentMakers sessions, as well as to roundtables, masterclasses and all 25-plus tracks at Web Summit.

Martins Imhangbe, Actor, Bridgerton on Contentmakers stage during day three of Web Summit 2022 at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal
Gaming and mobile

The games market is worth US$300 billion – more than the value of the film, book and music industries combined. From consoles to PCs to mobile apps, interest in all types of gaming has accelerated over the last two years. What are the new games, formats, technologies and franchises that are going to dominate?

Storytelling

New technologies are changing the way we tell stories. Short-form video, long-form podcasting, immersive experiences with AR and VR, generative AI… The options are plentiful and increasing. Learn from content creators about which platforms and technologies will dominate into the future, and how each of them can help us express ourselves.

Streaming: The next phase

RV stations, streaming services, film studios, broadcasters and social media apps are fighting hard for your attention. Traditional ways of distributing and consuming content have changed forever, and there’s no going back. How will the creation, distribution and consumption of entertainment play out in the era of streaming wars?

Special effects?

Is this the real world? Is this just good FX? From monsters and aliens to realistic historic recreations and artificial battle scenes, motion pictures and video games are becoming more immersive, more lifelike and more engaging. Learn from the experts in visual and special effects as they demonstrate the future of entertainment.

Meet some of our content creator speakers

Ryan Reynolds
Ryan Reynolds
Ryan Reynolds
Actor, & OwnerMint Mobile
Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow
Founder & CEOgoop
Mark Ruffalo
Mark Ruffalo
Mark Ruffalo
Co-founderThe Solutions Project
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman
Actor & Producer
Blake Chandlee
Blake Chandlee
Blake Chandlee
President of Global Business SolutionsTikTok
Dawn Ostroff
Dawn Ostroff
Dawn Ostroff
Chief Content & Advertising Business OfficerSpotify
Jason Citron
Jason Citron
Jason Citron
CEODiscord
Greg Peters
Greg Peters
Greg Peters
Chief Product OfficerNetflix
Nancy Dubuc
Nancy Dubuc
Nancy Dubuc
CEOVice Media
Linda Yaccarino
Linda Yaccarino
Linda Yaccarino
CEOX
Kevin Hart
Kevin Hart
Kevin Hart
Actor & Comedian, Founder & CEOHartbeat Productions
Laura Miele
Laura Miele
Laura Miele
COOElectronic Arts
Eva Longoria
Eva Longoria
Eva Longoria
Actress & Producer; FounderEva Longoria Foundation
Kate Swanborg
Kate Swanborg
Kate Swanborg
SVP of Technology CommunicationsDreamWorks Animation
Daniel Alegre
Daniel Alegre
Daniel Alegre
President & COOActivision Blizzard

Companies that attend

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"Everyone just wants to feel heard, and wants to feel seen."

Loren Gray, Social Media Personality & Songwriter, on Centre Stage during day one of Web Summit 2023 at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal.

Loren Gray, Social Media Personality & Songwriter

"Fans are no longer posing with posters. They're actually talking and dancing with their favourite characters."

Jia Shen, CEO, AKA Virtual, on Centre Stage during day two of Web Summit 2023 at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal

Jia Shen, CEO, AKA Virtual

“VR is the beginning of a new era. There are no physical constraints.”

Jean-Michel Jarre, right, and Sasha Tityanko, Sensorium Galaxy, on Contentmakers Stage during day three of Web Summit 2021 at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal

 

Jean-Michel Jarre, Musician

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