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letter from theco-chairsDear Delegates,

Estimated to be over two trillion dollars in size, the entertainment industry is one of the largest and most dynamic industries in the world. Despite this size, it has always remained mysterious and elusive, until now. QCEI is a premier student-run conference focused on the business and management behind this exciting industry. Being one of the first of its kind in Canada, QCEI will give you a new perspective on the entertainment content that we all love and consume. Our executive team has been working hard over the past year to give you one of the most memorable experiences of your university career. Please join us as we make history at Queen’s University and in Canada!

Throughout the weekend, you will get to learn about the many different facets of the entertainment industry. With representatives from the Film, Music, and Television industries, you are guaranteed to leave the conference with a new appreciation of the management behind this industry.

Our workshops will give you a taste of what it is like to work within this industry. Working together in teams, you will have the chance to apply your skills in project management, marketing, and business strategy, within an entertainment context. Experience for yourself the potential of a career in this thrilling industry.

With this year’s theme of “Inspiration”, our goal is to show you the possibilities of the entertainment industry. We hope you walk away from this conference with a newfound optimism that entertainment is a career path you are truly passionate about. With this discovery, all you have to do is pursue it with everything you’ve got, just like any other industry. We hope you’ll start that path here, through the connections you’ll make at this conference.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the inaugural Queen’s Conference on the Entertainment Industry. The show is just getting started.

Best Regards,QCEI 2016 Co-Chairs

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RYAN O’DRISCOLL ANDY PHAM STEPHAN BLAIS

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DELEGATE CHECK-IN Goodes Commons

NETWORKING SESSIONGoodes Commons

OPENING PRESENTATIONPresented by Paramount Pictures

KEYNOTE ADDRESSGoodes Commons

BREAKGet ready for the social!

BUS TO SOCIALMeet @ Goodes Commons

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BREAKFASTThe Harbour Restaurant

SPEAKER PANELDigital Disruption Panel

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WORKSHOP INTROPresented by SCENE

CASE WORKSHOP + LUNCHGoodes Hall

BUS TO DINNERThe Harbour Restaurant

DINNERPresented by HBO

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Stephan Blais:Carli Bianchi:

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EMERGENCY CONTACTS:

Amey’s Taxi:Modern Taxi:

Amherst Taxi:

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KEYNOTE ADDRESSES

THURSDAYWear Business Casual to make a great first impression at the networking event, then bring it back to casual for the kickoff social!

FRIDAYTime to suit up in Business Formal for the Case Workshop. For our evening social, casual is the way to go!

SATURDAYBusiness Formal by day, semi formal by night. Get your classiest attire ready for the final dinner reception. Show your QCEI love by pulling out those delegates tshirts for the last social!

BREAKFAST Megalos

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SPEAKER PANELInspiration Panel

SIMULATION INTROPresented by Coalition Music

SIMULATION WORKSHOP + LUNCHGoodes Hall

BREAKGet ready for the semi formal dinner!

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BUS TO DINNERMeet at Goodes Atrium.

DINNER & ENTERTAINMENTDonald Gordon Conference Centre

CLOSING PRESENTATIONSPresented by the Co-Chairs

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 DRESS CODE

• Business Cards• Laptop and chargers for workshops• ID for socials

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Enjoy access to all the info you need for the conference!

Think you’ve got what it takes?QCEI wants to see your experience this weekend.

Got a public Instagram? Twitter? Snap a photo and include the hashtag #qcei2016 when you publish it to have your photos entered. We’ll be running a live stream at our dinner events! Into Snapchat? So are we! Add us at “qcei2016” and send us your snaps throughout the weekend to be featured in our QCEI 2016 Story.

Unreal prize for the winner.

SOCIAL MEDIA STAR DELEGATE AWARD

SPEAKERS

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JAMIE HERBERT SPOTIFY CANADAHead of Marketing

Jamie Herbert is currently leading Spotify’s marketing efforts in Canada. Through innovative brand marketing, partnerships and sponsorships, Jamie is in charge of immersing Canadians in the world’s largest digital music streaming platform. Canada is now one of Spotify’s fastest growing markets globally, contributing to Spotify’s 75 million active users throughout 58 markets.

“Our mission statement for Canada is to deliver a service that’s very much customized to the Canadian audience.” - Jamie Herbert

SAL PATELTORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALDigital Engagement Strategy & Production

Sal Patel worked in finance for five years, rotating between product areas such as interest rate derivatives, foreign exchange, precious metals and oil and gas. He capped-off his time in the financial services industry with TD Securities, where he gained exposure to risk management and strategy, working as a chief of staff for the head of Trading Risk Management. Sal now works dangerously close to the best popcorn in town, at the TIFF Bell Lightbox, and gets to call watching movies ‘work’, while managing a team responsible for the logistics, and top-level projects of the Board of Directors, CEO and COO of TIFF.

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ROB BOLTONWARNER MUSICDigital Marketing

Rob Bolton has 20 years of experience in the music, media, and technology industries. He began his career as Music Director for CFRC-FM and as a Marketing rep for BMG Music Canada. Other roles include Digital Media Consultant for British Telecom and National Content Direct at Standard Interactive. In 2007, he joined Warner Music Canada to lead the newly created Digital Marketing department, where he currently manage key aspects of Warner Music’s digital initiatives, including online marketing campaigns, social media strategy, artist websites, D2C communications, and new digital business development - in particular managing streaming audio/video distribution and monetization.

BARBARA WILLIAMS SHAW MEDIAPresident

Serving as both the President of Shaw Media, as well as Executive Vice President of Broadcasting for Shaw Media, Barbara Wiliams oversees Global Television and Shaw Media’s portfolio of 19 specialty networks including HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada and History. Barbara brings more than 25 years of experience in the media industry, previously serving as the Executive Vice President of Content for Canwest Broadcasting and the Senior Vice President of Lifestyle Programming at Alliance Atlantis, among other positions. Ms. Williams is also Chair of the Banff World Media Festival and sits on the board of the Canadian Film Centre.

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JUSTIN KWAN UNION EVENTS & ANCHOR SHOPTalent Buyer

Justin Kwan joined the Canadian Music Week in 2014 after several years working for a variety of entertainment and promotional companies including livemusicTO, Anchor Shop and INK Entertainment. His background in business and advertising combined with his experience as a touring musician have established him as a rising young star in the Canadian music industry. As festival manager, Justin manages the festival’s bookings department, sourcing acts and matching them up to the right location, overseeing venue relations, production requirements and contributing to the festival’s programming, expansion and creative direction.

MICHAEL KENNEDYCINEPLEX ENTERTAINMENTExecutive Vice President of Filmed Entertainment

Michael Kennedy returned to Cineplex as Executive Vice President in July 2005 after having held senior management positions at Famous Players, COC, Norstar Releasing and Astral Films. He oversees all aspects of film programming and alternative programming for Cineplex Inc. An industry veteran, Michael’s career has included roles in film programming, film and video distribution, advertising and theatre operations. Michael currently sits on the Boards of Directors of the Movie Theatre Association of Canada, Canadian Film Centre, First Weekend Club, Reel World Film Festival and Canadian Motion Picture Pioneers Association. He is a member of the advisory committee of the Hot Docs Film Festival and serves on the advisory group of Telefilm Canada.

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BRIAN STEWARTTRIBUTE ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA GROUPChief Executive Officer

Brian Stewart has worked in marketing and advertising sales since 1972. Brian pioneered the in theatre media business for exhibitors across Canada, developing advertising strategies for leading Canadian theatres. He was instrumental in initiating the current alternative content business in digital theatres, by bringing sporting and music events to theatres. Under Brian’s leadership, TEMG has become the Canadian market Leader in creating and executing marketing programs supporting theatrical motion pictures. Tribute’s internet initiatives have grown to a monthly audience of over 4 million users. Brian has Executive Produced more than 500 TV shows and recently Executive Produced the internationally award winning feature documentary “Sharkwater”.

ANNE DAVIDSON-MURU

PARAMOUNT PICTURES CANADAExecutive Director Publicity and Promotions

Anne has worked at the Canadian office of Paramount Pictures for the past 25 years. She has had the priviledge to work on a variety of films, from Block Buster hits such as Forrest Gump, Titanic, Star Trek, and Mission Impossible franches to Cult favourite I Love You Man, School of rock, Anchorman and critically acclaimed films including The Hours, Up in the Air, Wolf of Wall Street and most recently The Big Short and Anomalisa. Anne started her career in advertising but quickly moved over to the movie business, first as the Advertising Manager at Paramount and then laterally moving to the Publicity/Promotions. Anne loves the consistently changing industry of Entertainment and let’s face it, who doesn’t like movies!

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SPONSORS

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Matthew Seagrim currently serves as the Managing Director of SCENE, the first and only entertainment rewards program in Canada. Appointed to the position in early 2015, Matthew oversees strategic planning, operations, P&L, compliance, budget development, and marketing. He focuses on driving program growth and member satisfaction, delivering innovative partner programs that drive traffic, engagement, and buzz while ultimately maximizing program performance.

Jesse Mitchell currently works in the Artist Development & Education department at Coalition Music. He works with new talent in a 10-week workshop that offers hands-on guidance and direction, helping to enhance the skills of potential musicians, tour managers, promoters, and stage management personnel. By emphasizing business, creative, and personal development, Jesse helps people gain hands-on experience by working with them along with active industry people, producers, and songwriters.

Eileen Cuffe studied communications, graduating with a degree in English Literature at the University of Western Ontario. A confessed movie-geek, after graduation, she began working as a Production Coordinator in Toronto’s ever-growing motion picture & television industry. Eileen worked on productions for Paramount Pictures, New Line Cinema, Alliance/Atlantis Communications, Miramax, HBO, ABC television, and CBS television. In 1998, Eileen was a founding member of IATSE Local 411.

MATTHEW SEAGRIMMANAGING DIRECTOR

JESSE MITCHELLARTIST DEVELOPMENT &

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EILEEN CUFFEPUBLICIST

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RYAN O’DRISCOLLCo-ChairCOMM’ 17

ANDY PHAMCo-ChairCOMM’ 17

STEPHAN BLAISCo-ChairCOMM’ 17

EXECUTIVE

TEAmMeet the team that has been working hard for the past

year to bring this inaugural conference to you!

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MARCO ZANETTESponsorship Coordinator

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JACKIE MURULogistics Coordinator

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ETHAN SINGALFinance Director

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ZACK SCOTTSpeakers Coordinator

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MICHELLE LACKEYSpeakers Coordinator

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JAMYANG TENZINWorkshops Coordinator

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ADAM FREEDMANWorkshops Coordinator

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DANIELLE KARASSponsorship Coordinator

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PRAG RAJDEVSponsorship Coordinator

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AMANDA WUPublications Officer

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ISABELLA BONNICIMarketing Director

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CHRISTINE TANDesign & IT Director

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CARLI BIANCIDelegates Coordinator

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PARKER LEWISSpecial Events Coordinator

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JULIE BOYLEFirst Year Representative

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ADAM HUNTERFirst Year Representative

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JULIE TODAROFirst Year Representative

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“I would rather entertain and hope that people learned

something than educate people and hope they were entertained.”

- Walt Disney