Mark Cuban says that the Internet is dead, and it would seem that the majority of content via broadband business models are focused solely on delivering video and video-related services. As the PC and TV converge, are we taking the easy way out? Is the destiny of broadband to become a go-anywhere, watch-anything TV with better navigation? Is anyone pushing the envelope in the world of on-line content? What other content-related business models should we be keeping an eye on? A session with forward-looking representatives from gaming, UGC, print media, and studio-produced media will duke it out for the future of entertainment via broadband.

Shane Snoke Senior Manager, Short Films Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group

Mr. Snoke acts as the liaison between The Walt Disney Studios and other lines of business at The Walt Disney Company. In this capacity, he oversees a variety of projects focused on long-term strategy issues, technology, and cross-business collaboration. Additionally, Mr. Snoke administrates WDMPG's involvement in the Disney Screenwriting Fellowship, a prestigious program established to nurture and develop up-and-coming writers.

Brendon Cassidy Founding Partner Wilshire Media Group

Mr. Cassidy was previously the chief technology officer for Virgin Digital and developed such products as Radio Free Virgin and the Virgin Digital music service. Prior to his engagement at Virgin, he was one of the first employees of Universal Music Group's Farmclub.com and spent a number of years at Disney Online before that. An alumnus of California Institute of the Arts and Wabash College, Mr. Cassidy is also an active composer for film, television, and the stage.

Rik Missault Vice President, Media and Ventures Alcatel-Lucent

Mr. Missault's product group at Alcatel-Lucent offers multimedia platforms and applications both in a CAPEX mode and as a managed and hosted service to service providers, content providers, and media and advertising agencies. He joined Alcatel in 1992 and has been involved in the worldwide marketing and business development of Alcatel's DSL business since 1996. Since 1999 Mr. Missault has driven several of its key acquisitions, resulting in Alcatel's industry-leading end-to-end solutions capabilities.

Sarah Szalavitz Co-Founder 7 Robot

Ms. Szalavitz helps companies, networks, platforms, and creators to produce and distribute engaging stories better, faster, and cheaper. She advises clients on content acquisition, programming, technology, social media, and distribution, working in concert with expert partners in design, user interface, social media, ARGs, and video game design to package complete stories that build a loyal relationship with an active audience.

Vanessa Wade Head of EMEA Sales Brightcove

Ms. Wade joined Brightcove in 2008, bringing more than 20 years of experience in leading high-performance sales teams at software companies, both in the United States and EMEA. In her previous role she served as director of continental Europe for BorderWare, a leading e-mail security provider.