Summary

Participants will explore the forces reshaping the global unscripted industry, from evolving audience expectations and changing commissioning models to AI, digital platforms, and the creator economy. Through practical case studies and discussions with internationally recognized executives, producers, and commissioners, they will examine the future of formats, production, audience engagement, monetization, and international collaboration. The Module also considers how innovation and cross-platform thinking are redefining the role of today's unscripted executive.

Schedule Overview

Tuesday, February 23rd

Welcome dinner for all participants to connect informally before sessions begin.

Wednesday, February 24th: The DNA of Breakthrough Unscripted Formats.

Topics include: Building global adaptability into formats, international co-development and documentary co-production mechanics, designing social impact, marketing, and distribution models…

Thursday, February 25th: Storytelling and the use of AI in the unscripted world, how to build a narrative arc that resonates internationally, what are the AI tools available for unscripted programs, and how to identify, prevent, and fix potential flaws.

Friday, February 26th: Today and Tomorrow in the Unscripted space. Using analytics to refine marketing angles, managing chaos during production, and how to future proof your career within your company.