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Mega Blockbuster – Media, Advertising & Entertainment Legal Summit 2024

Mega Blockbuster – Media, Advertising & Entertainment Legal Summit 2024

Lex Witness – India’s 1st Magazine on Legal & Corporate Affairs, hosted its 9th Annual Media, Advertising & Entertainment Legal Summit 2024 that came to a successful close, marking a significant milestone in the industry’s calendar. Held at The Taj SantaCruz, Mumbai the summit convened leading legal professionals, industry experts, and stakeholders from around the globe to discuss pivotal issues shaping the Media, Advertising & Entertainment Legal Summit

The summit, renowned for its insightful sessions and networking opportunities, featured keynote addresses and panel discussions covering a wide array of topics critical to the industry.

The summit covered a wide range of crucial topics that address the evolving landscape of media and entertainment law. Discussions included streamlining legal frameworks for content, navigating broadcasting boundaries, and ensuring compliance in a world where creativity thrives. Experts explored key issues like content control, intellectual property protections, and the legal playbook for media and entertainment. Attendees delved into the complexities of digital dilemmas, the impact of new media on advertising laws, and the critical need for securing rights in the digital age. Additionally, the summit highlighted emerging concerns related to AI, privacy, and the intersection of technology with traditional legal frameworks.

NAVIGATING COMPLEXITIES IN OTT AND BROADCASTING

This session explored the evolving legal and regulatory landscape of the OTT and broadcasting sectors. How could platforms navigate these complexities while balancing compliance, innovation, and industry growth?

Aamod Gupte Group General Counsel, Balaji Telefilms

Ajay Singh Head Legal, Company Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer, Hathway Cable and Datacom Ltd.

Gururaja Rao Principal Legal Counsel, Culver Max Entertainment Private Ltd, (Sony Pictures Networks India)

Sonal Verma Partner & Global Leader, Dhir & Dhir Associates

Vynsley Fernandes Whole-time Director – Hinduja Global Solutions, MD & CEO – ONEOTT iNTERTAINMENT LTD & CEO, NXTDIGITAL

BEHIND THE SCENES – THE VETERAN’S TALK

S. CHANDRASEKHAR, MD & CEO, DIGIPROTECT SERVICES

ADVERTISING REGULATIONS IN THE 21ST CENTURY MEDIA LANDSCAPE

This session examined the shifting regulatory landscape with respect to marketing, focusing on compliance, consumer protection, and ethical advertising practices. How could brands and influencers navigate the growing legal responsibilities while fostering trust and innovation in their marketing strategies?

Kanan Rele Head of India – Legal,. Monks

Manisha Kapoor CEO & Secretary General, The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI)

Narayan Ranjan Senior Advisor, NDTV Group

Prashant Ramdas Vice President and Head-Legal, ENIL (Mirchi)

Prateek Bansal Partner, White and Brief – Advocates & Solicitors

Srishti Ojha Founding Partner, Verist Law

IPR & CONTENT RIGHTS IN THE M&E SECTOR

This session explored the complexities of intellectual property and content rights in the evolving media and entertainment landscape. How could stakeholders protect and manage their IP in a globalized, digital-first world while addressing emerging challenges like AI-generated content and cross-border disputes?

C.A. Brijesh Partner, Remfry & Sagar

Himanshu Bagai Partner, Saikrishna & Associates

Lohita Sujith Sr. Director, Copyright & Digital Economy, Motion Picture Association India

Natasha Fernandes Senior Associate Vice President and Head Legal, In10 Media Pvt. Ltd.

NEW AGE MEDIA: CHALLENGES IN A DIGITAL-FIRST WORLD

This session explored the legal and ethical challenges arising from digital media regulations, AI integration, and content creation technologies. As platforms and creators navigated new rules and privacy concerns, how could they address liabilities while maintaining creative freedom and compliance?

Aamod Gupte Group General Counsel, Balaji Telefilms

Ayan Roy Chowdhury Head Legal & Compliance, Broadcast Audience Research Council India

Bishwarup Chakrabarti General Counsel, Eros International PLC

Kinat Sisodia Director Legal – Studios, Films & Music, Zee Entertainment Enterprises

GALA LUCKY DRAW & ‘CHAI PE CHARCHA’

2nd Runner Up – Rhea Sethi, Senior Associate, BTG Advaya

Runner Up – Iqbal Tahir, Partner, Dua Associates

Gala Winner – Aravinth Rajagopal, Head Practice Development, Eshwars

A VISUAL MEMOIR OF THE SUMMIT
WHAT’S NEXT?

Stay tuned for the forthcoming knowledge summits by Lex Witness;

In order to participate at the forthcoming summits, please get in touch with:

Neelima Maheshwari +91-8800841600 [email protected]

Bhupinder Kaur +91-9654155065 [email protected]

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