Roku, Google, Tubi, LG Electronics, Sony Pictures, and Many More Leading Streaming Executives to Gather in California for Parks Associates' Ninth Annual Future of Video

November 17–18 executive conference brings together leaders from across the streaming ecosystem to address AI, sports, advertising, content discovery, and new business models

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates announced the speaker lineup for Future of Video: Business of Streaming, taking place November 17-18, Marina del Rey Marriott, Marina del Rey, California. Sponsors include Adeia, InterDigital, OTT.X, Streaming Women in Media, and TheDesk.net.

Parks Associates' latest consumer research:
91% of US internet households subscribe to streaming services, 71% have a smart TV, and 44% have a streaming media player.
39% watch live events or sports through on-demand streaming services.
25% use free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) services to watch live video.
46% regularly use FAST services to watch long-form video content.
Roku accounts for 28% of connected TV operating systems.

"Streaming is entering a new phase of competition, where success depends on profitability, audience engagement, and the ability to make content easier to find and access," said Jennifer Kent, SVP, Principal Analyst, Parks Associates. "Future of Video brings together executives to discuss what is working, where the market is headed, and how companies can create sustainable growth."

Keynotes
Gil Fuchsberg, President, Subscriptions, Partnerships & Corporate Development, Roku
Adam Zacks, SVP, Sales & Strategic Partnerships, Sky Connect

Speakers
Ajinkya "Jinx" Joglekar, CMO, Optimum
Yvonne Abt, Head of Video for Entertainment, Consumer Electronics and Automotive, Google
Chris Ambrozic, VP/GM, Discovery, TiVo
Josh Arensberg, Global MD Sports, Media & Technology, Verizon
Griff Ault, VP, Global Business Intelligence, FreeWheel
Tyler Bell, SVP, Product, Gracenote
Dave Bernath, CEO, Wurl
Carolyn Bisson, Executive Director, Content Licensing Research US/Global, Warner Bros. Discovery
Jay Blumenfield, CEO, Jay & Tony Show Vertical Studios
Renato Bonomini, VP, Sales Engineering, ContentWise
Shane Cannon, President, Vidgo
Yoko Chen, Executive Producer, GoodShort
Geoff Clark, CEO/Founder, acTVe, Documentary+, Free Live Sports
Jason Cohen, CEO, MyBundle.TV
Jason Damata, CEO, Fabric Media
Serhad Doken, Chief Technology Officer, Adeia
Daniel Druger, VP, Product, Universal Ads
Matthew Durgin, VP North America Content and Services, LG Electronics
Natalie Gabathuler-Scully, EVP of Revenue Distribution and Data Operations, Vevo
Ken Gerstein, VP of Sales, Streaming Security, NAGRAVISON
Jill Goldfarb, SVP, Streaming TV at Jukin Media, TMB (Trusted Media Brands)
Toni Gray, Head of Production, Dhar Mann Studios
Samuel Harowitz, SVP, Content Acquisitions & Partnerships, Tubi
Jaideep Janakiram, EVP – Head of International Business, Sony Pictures Network
Matthew Keys, Founder and Editor, TheDesk.net
JY Kim, Sr. Director, Content Distribution, Roku
Aaron Kroger, Director, Product Marketing, Dalet
Mike Levy, SVP, Global Rights Acquisition, FloSports
Stuart McLean, CEO, FAST Studios
Johnny Miles, SVP, Content Distribution and Strategy, FEVA TV
Jonathan Moffie, VP, Agentic, Magnite
Jen Mutchnik, Head of Native Advertising, JustWatch
Chris Packard, Global Live Operations Lead, LinkedIn
Michael Page, SVP, Digital Sales, FOX Television Stations
Gene Pao, President and GM, North America, FUEL TV
Chris Peterson, VP, Business Development, Red Seat Ventures
Marc Rashba, President, StreamingMethod LLC
Salman Raza, Product Lead – Monetization on Ventura TV OS, The Trade Desk
Greg Reitman, Executive Director / Founder, Blue Water Institute
Liz Riemersma, VP, Strategy & Business Development & International, DISH & Sling TV
Mike Rizkalla, Co-Founder & CEO, Snorble
Karla Rodriguez, Head of Talent Relations & Brand Partnerships, GoodShort
Luv Saxena, VP, Fantasy & Emerging Markets, Pocket FM
Daniel Schnider, Head of Business Development & Distribution Partnerships, Revry (PrimRiot)
Lori Schwartz, CEO & Principal, StoryTech
Steve Shannon, Founder and CEO, Swerve TV
Vipul Sharma, Head of TV, Sports, and Music Content Business Development, LG Electronics
Shelly Soriano, President, Spy Ninjas
Ryan Steelberg, President & CEO, Veritone
Giles Tongue, VP, Marketing, Bango
Jared Widman, President, Indoor Football League
Mark Young, Managing Partner, MY Advisor, LLC

The agenda examines industry opportunities and challenges:
Streaming monetization 
Sports and live programming 
AI and content discovery 
Connected TV platforms 
New entertainment formats 
Advertising innovation

For information, contact Mindi Sue Sternblitz-Rubenstein.

About Future of Video: Business of Streaming
Future of Video brings together senior leaders to share insights on new trends in the video and connected entertainment industries. www.futureofvideo.us

Mindi Sue Sternblitz-Rubenstein
Parks Associates
972.490.1113
[email protected] 

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