
Friday, March 4 and Saturday, March 5 at The Banff Centre
This gathering of North American media, entertainment, and content creators brings together the most forward thinking and knowledgeable industry professionals to share their experiences and ideas. Participants will gain knowledge and understanding to enhance their creativity, transform their businesses, and engage technology to expand and share content on new digital interactive multi-platforms.
Final Speakers and Guests Confirmed
The final list of keynote speakers, panels, case studies, and interactive workshops has been finalized. Speakers include Don Paré, founder and CEO, RvC Business Solutions; Conn Fishburn, Chief Strategy Officer, Zealot Networks; Rashida Jeeva, head of content, AOL Canada and general manager, Huffington Post Canada; Carl Potts, former editor-in-chief, Marvel Comics; Owen Brierley, executive director, Edmonton Digital Arts College; YouTube success story Aaron Bidochka, and more! Click here for the full list of confirmed speakers and guests.
Panel: Storytelling Through the Lens
How does the camera operator approach the framing and creative decisions that give us that onscreen experience? Listen to this panel of professionals with credits such as Bridge of Spies, Joy, Scandal, War Horse, Sons of Anarchy, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 & 2, Munich, American Hustle, and Saving Private Ryan. Panelists include Steve Fracol, Mitch Dubin, and Dave Thompson. Iconic movie and TV clips will be screened and the onset creative choices and challenges will be discuss. Visit the Story Summit website to view the full-two day program.
Accommodation Available Onsite
Nestled on the side of Tunnel Mountain in Banff National Park, The Banff Centre has accommodation to suit a range of experiences. All guests enjoy property-wide WiFi, parking, admission to The Banff Centre’s Walter Philips Gallery, and PLUS Membership at our extensive fitness and recreation facilities. All Story Summit participants are offered a special rate of $168 CA per night. Visit the Story Summit website to book your room.
Participant Summit Packages Overview
The Premium Summit package includes all sessions, keynotes, lunches, receptions and choice of one of the two day one workshops.
The Standard Summit package includes all sessions, keynotes, lunches and receptions. Does not include workshops.
The Student Summit package includes all sessions, keynotes, lunches, receptions and one workshop.