David Hernand to Speak at the Financial Times’ Business of Entertainment Summit 2026
Mergers and Acquisitions Partner David Hernand will be a featured panelist at the Financial Times’ Business of Entertainment Summit on September 24. David will be speaking on a panel titled, "M&A in a Changed Market: The Next Wave of Entertainment Dealmaking," which will discuss how M&A is unfolding across the industry, including major potential studio and streaming combinations that could reshape content ownership and distribution, as well as how dealmaking is influencing content acquisition strategies in a more capital-disciplined market. Panelists will also explore how M&A is being used to position entertainment businesses for the next phase of growth.
The Business of Entertainment summit brings together executives, creators, investors, and advisors from across the media and entertainment landscape to discuss the industry's most pressing opportunities and challenges. The 2026 Summit will examine how studios and platforms are reimagining distribution models, harnessing AI for creative and commercial gain, unlocking new markets and revenue models, and building a more sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready entertainment ecosystem.
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