The
Pro Talks
Get inspired
to innovate and explore
Discover Invaluable industry insights and create meaningful connections
Tailored to the individual needs of our accredited VIPs, our A.I. topics include:
Studio A.I. Management:
Explore new tools and business models including innovative software solutions, financing strategies, and collaboration structures.
Networking & Industry Insights:
Build connections with key industry players and gain insider knowledge on the A.I. film landscape.
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THE
WAiFF
The 2026 Pro Talks give professionals clear and actionable vision.
This year’s theme: A.I. powered filmaking
21-22 april
panels
& keynotes
These sessions celebrate the talents, tools, platforms, and studios rewriting the language of cinema—shaping new formats, funding models (legal and economic), and audience experiences.
Join leading producers and creators in roundtables and keynotes as they explore how A.I. tools and social platforms are reshaping production, budgets, and creative possibilities.
Introductive Keynote:
Jean-Michel Jarre
panel 1
Moderation:
Serge Hayat (CEO de Ozma Labs)
Artistic creation • What A.I. can actually do
Nathalie Marchak (Producer, Director, VP ARP)
Enora Contant (Producer, Ah! Production)
Elena Lyubarskaya (The Difference Machine)
Daniel Shin (Creative Director MiniMax)
Gilles Guerraz (AI Director & Producer, CEO Nextrend, CO-Founder Bangger, Founder Prompt Club, “Generative” Newsletter)
Introductive Keynote:
Mathieu Kassovitz (Director/Producer)
panel 2
Moderation:
Eric Lentulo
(Consultant IA/ Industries créatives)
AI & CINEMA: WHO BENEFITS FROM THE VALUE?
Cécile Lacoue (Director of Studies and prospective, CNC)
Caroline Cooper (COO, Sky Entertainment Group)
Mauro Martani (CEO, PlusOne)
Antoine Bodet (Associate Director, AXIO)
Laurent Jaoui (CEO, TéléFan)
Introductive Keynote:
Johann Choron (Gen AI Lead, Google) + Sarah Cledy (Google Governement Affairs and Public Policy Manager)
panel 3
Moderation:
Sarah Lelouch (CEO techcannes)
AI, Creation & Copyright: What if we finally decided?
Gaili Meiri (CEO, Taasiya)
Tim Kraft (German lawyer specializing in media/AI)
Jérôme Enrico (President of ARP / Director)
Agnès Jaoui (Actress, Director)
Mathieu Kassovitz (Director)
Introductive Keynote:
Reza Sixo Safaï (Founder of Massive A.I.)
panel 4
Moderation:
David Defendi
Building an AI Studio
Nancy Hamilton (CEO of Golden Eagle AI)
Brad Minnich (VFX, Independent)
Zack London (CEO of Gossip Goblin Inc.)
Fabrice Nadjari (CEO of Ministudio)
Chris Branch (Founder of Seedily, Host on AI Alive)
Introductive Keynote:
Javishth Chabria (Just Videos Studios)
panel 5
Moderation:
Rémi Tereszkiewicz
Back to the Future: The AI Transformation of Entertainment
Joanna Popper (Media Tech Executive / Producer)
Elodie Polo-Ackermann (Founder of Imagissime / Mediawan)
Sandra Dee Richardson (Award-winning American actress, Director, and Producer)
JD Kanani (CEO, Morphic)
Gregg Bywalski (Managing Director Webedia Creators)
takeaways
Industry expertise:
A.I. creative trends, emerging tools and challenges, inspiring case studies, navigating the A.I. production landscape, and key aspects of production including script development, music, hybrid productions, and distribution.
Networking Opportunities:
Meet outstanding personalities in the industry and join a supportive community of like-minded professionals. Connect with international A.I. creators, experienced experts, and key institutional contacts. Explore collaboration opportunities.