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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 1
Screentime Organizers Unveil First Speaker Batch for 2026 Conference
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 1

Screentime Organizers Unveil First Speaker Batch for 2026 Conference

1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 1
  • Screentime organizers announced the first batch of speakers for the 2026 conference, with additional names set to be released over the summer.
  • The event was promoted by Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw, who said he discussed this year's conference on Morning Joe and invited attendees to join in the fall.
  • The announcement appeared in a Screentime newsletter focused on how low-budget horror films from YouTube creators are gaining traction against traditional franchises such as Star Wars.
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