State of the Talent Landscape: What the Data is Telling Us

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State of the Talent Landscape: What the Data is Telling Us

11 Sept 2026
Ignite Stage
Future Tech Ignite

Recent research from IAMT seeks to better understand the current landscape for media and entertainment professionals, while independent IBC-backed research from Women in Streaming Media, SMPTE, Rise Academy and IAMT explores the routes people have taken to get into the industry. This session will pore over the findings from both reports and discuss the most achievable routes for progress in creating sustainable future talent pipelines.

Moderator
Carrie Wootten, CEO - Global Media and Entertainment Talent Manifesto
Panellist
Lisa Opie
Lisa Opie, Chair - ScreenSkills
Polly Hickling
Polly Hickling, VP Education - SMPTE
Stuart Ray
Stuart Ray, Head of Skills and Development - IAMT
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