PROGRAM
CON-LO-CON is media and entertainment’s only localization conference based in Los Angeles and focused exclusively on the commercial and technology impacts of the industry. With speakers from major studios, streaming companies, and innovative technology companies, the event offers the best forum for global storytellers to gain the insights needed to meet the needs of global audiences.
SPONSORS
8.30—9.00 am
Registration
9.00-9.05 am
Welcome to CON-LO-CON 2025
9.05-9.45 am
Keynote: Unveiling the Rise of Non-English Entertainment:
The Global Shift in Audience Demand
9.45-10.30 am
Unlocking India’s Entertainment Boom: Localization Strategies for a Multilingual Audience
10.30-11.00 am
Networking Break
Sponsored by difuze
11.00-11.45 am
AI Dubbing: From Concept to Profit
11.45 am-12.30 pm
Beyond Translation: How AI is Transforming Localization Operations
12.30-1.00 pm
Networking Break
1.00-3.00 pm
Hermes Awards Luncheon
Sponsored by Dolby Atmos
3.00-3.45 pm
A contractual crossroad: Voice talent in the age of AI
3.45-4.30 pm
Raising the Bar on Content Localization Security
4.30-6.00 pm
Social Hour
Tickets
EGA Member tickets are exclusively available for active members of the Entertainment Globalization Association (EGA).
Registration ends March 28th, 2025, at 10 am Pacific time.
Hermes Awards Presenters
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Amy White
Warner Bros Discovery
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Andrea Riehle
NBC Universal
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Catherine Sutton
Amazon MGM Studios
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Chris Fetner
YouTube
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Chris Reynolds
Deluxe
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Gray Ainsworth
Lionsgate
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Ian McPherson
AWS
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Justin Cook
Crunchyroll
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Kelly Bouchey
Sony Pictures
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Nicky McBride
Iyuno
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Paul Nguyen
Amazon Prime Video
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Per Nauclér
Plint
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Scott McCarthy
DreamWorks Animation
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Scott Rose
VSI
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Simon Constable
Visual Data
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Tom McAndrew
Dolby
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Will Brown Hernandez
DreamWorks Animation
Keynote Speaker
Unveiling the Rise of Non-English Entertainment:
The Global Shift in Audience Demand
In an era where storytelling knows no borders, the demand for non-English content is reaching unprecedented heights. From Korean dramas captivating global audiences to Spanish-language films breaking box office records, viewers are embracing foreign content like never before. This keynote will explore the key drivers behind this shift, the growing affinity for international stories, and what it means for creators, distributors, and localization professionals in an increasingly interconnected entertainment landscape.
Douglas is a veteran research analyst with over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry. He is the founder and CEO of Global Connects Media, a company that helps clients navigate the global entertainment market through strategic insights and research. Additionally, he serves as the Asia Market Advisor for Parrot Analytics. Douglas co-founded and produced the Global Stage Hollywood Film Festival, which provides a platform for diverse voices worldwide. He also spent 16 years at Warner Bros. across the U.S., Japan, and the U.K., consulting for WB management and major retail partners while leading a global team advising key accounts.
Douglas Montgomery
CEO, Global Connects Media
& Executive Producer, Global Stage Hollywood
Speakers & Sessions
Unlocking India’s Entertainment Boom: Localization Strategies for a Multilingual Audience
India is one of the fastest-growing entertainment markets in the world, with a diverse audience consuming content across multiple languages, platforms, and formats. As streaming services expand, so does the demand for high-quality localization to engage India’s multilingual audience. This panel will explore key market trends, challenges, and opportunities in India’s entertainment landscape. Industry experts will discuss the role of dubbing, subtitling, cultural adaptation, and emerging technologies in reaching Indian consumers.
Catherine Sutton
Language Programs & Creative, Global Localization
Amazon MGM Studios
Carl Segal
Senior Vice President, Digital Distribution
Prime Focus Technologies
Mohit Shetty
Director
Sound & Vision Studios
Rajashrie Sharma Managing Director Audiomagick
Beyond Translation: How AI is
Transforming Localization Operations
AI isn’t just changing how we translate content—it’s revolutionizing how localization operations run. From automating project management and file handling to cutting out repetitive manual tasks, AI-driven solutions are allowing teams to scale efficiently. This panel will explore how companies are integrating AI to improve workflows, speed up turnaround times, and reduce operational complexity.
Nicky McBride
Chief Revenue Officer
Iyuno
Allan Dembry
Chief Information Officer
Iyuno
Craig Seidel
Independent Industry Leader, Seidel Media
Karen Tsai
Vice President, Global Localization Services Lionsgate
AI Dubbing: From Concept to Profit
Drawing from Dubformer's hands-on experience in AI dubbing—both as a service provider and a partner to localization companies—this session presents a practical framework for launching AI dubbing as a service. We'll cover key aspects such as efficiently post-editing AI-generated outputs, building the right team with the necessary skills, identifying ideal projects, and more.
Dimitri Konovalov
Chief Business Development Officer
Dubformer
A Contractual Crossroad: Voice Talent in the Age of AI
The entertainment industry continues to navigate the challenges of AI and the future of dubbing. This raises important questions about rights, compensation and overall creative control within talent contracts. The panel will explore how the industry has responded, examining regional differences associated with the adoption of AI clauses, the involvement of unions, and the overall implications for voice artists. The discussion will consider what the future may hold in the fine print for AI in localisation.
Scott McCarthy
VP Localization
DreamWorks Animation
William Russell
UK Managing Director
VSI
Tim Friedlander
President and Co-founder NAVA
Andrea Ballista
Co-founder
Voiseed
Zeke Alton
Voice Actor and SAG-AFTRA Member, Negotiating Committees
Raising the Bar on Content Localization Security
The surge in content leaks in 2024 signals that content localization has become a prime target for bad actors. The localization industry has demonstrated a strong commitment to security, as seen in high participation in security standards. This panel will examine the current state of content localization security, the challenges and opportunities ahead, and what future best practices may look like.
Mark Howorth
Media and Entertainment Executive
Mike Knox
VP Security and Technology Transformation
Deluxe
Ken Spickler
VP, Global Engineering
Visual Data
Joe Brandifino
Vice President, Security Information Technology
Iyuno
Accommodation
A limited number of rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis at a special rate on stays from April 2 to April 3, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. The block rate is $189.00 plus applicable taxes and service fees. The rate includes discounted overnight parking of $10.00 and complimentary in-room wifi. Bookings are available through the link below until March 20, 2025, or until the room block reaches capacity. We recommend booking as soon as possible to secure this rate.
Event Details
Conference Badge Pick-Up
Your conference badge will be available for pick-up from 8.30 am until 4 pm at the badge pick-up table in the Grand Foyer.
Contact Information
Please reach out to EGA at membership@egassociation.org for assistance before or during the event.
Venue Address
Hyatt Regency Valencia
24500 Town Center Dr
Valencia, CA 91355
Directions to Venue
From Los Angeles Int’l Airport (35 miles): Take San Diego Freeway (I-405 North) to Golden State Freeway (I-5 North). Exit McBean Parkway. The hotel is on the left between Valencia Blvd and Magic Mountain Parkway. Enter Town Center Drive.
From Burbank Airport (20 miles): Take Hollywood Way North to Golden State Freeway (I-5 North). Exit McBean Parkway. The hotel is on the left between Valencia Blvd and Magic Mountain Parkway. Enter Town Center Drive.
Parking instructions
Covered parking is located off Town Center Dr, across from the hotel. It will be on the right side of the hotel driveway when you arrive. Additional uncovered parking is available at the hotel’s back lot accessible from McBean Parkway, or continue past the covered parking lot and through the roundabout to arrive at the uncovered parking lot. The uncovered lot is the preferred event parking area with direct access to the Grand Foyer.
Directions to Grand Foyer & Grand Ballroom From Main Parking Structure
From the main entrance, walk through the hotel lobby, keep left, and follow the hallway through the Garden Foyer to the Grand Foyer. The Grand Ballroom is located off the Grand Foyer.
Directions to Grand Foyer & Grand Ballroom From Conference Parking Lot
The uncovered parking lot allows direct access from the parking lot to the Grand Foyer and Grand Ballroom, providing easy and convenient access to the event.