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March 13, 2025, 12:00 – 06:00 PM

Content Connect

Hey there, studio & creative production professionals in the Bay Area — we're back! Join your industry peers for a free event centered around connecting with other local teams, exchanging ideas, and an afternoon with a touch of magic.
The event is free, but space is limited, so request your spot today!

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Industry Insights &
Touches of Magic

Join us on Thursday, March 13, for a gathering of studio and creative production professionals from the Bay Area and beyond.

We’ll kick off at the Interval at Long Now, Fort Mason, with a welcome reception—perfect for reconnecting with industry friends.

A thought-provoking panel will follow, exploring how creative teams can prepare for AI’s evolving role in content production, acknowledging that while it’s not yet ready for large-scale commercial use, the time to future-proof workflows, technology, and talent is now. This panel will explore what’s on the horizon and how teams can set themselves up to take advantage of AI-driven opportunities as they emerge.

Afterward, join small group discussions with peers.

We’ll wrap up the day with an exciting stage show by magician Kevin Blake at the Bayfront Theatre, just across the street from The Interval.
Prepare for mind-bending illusions and an experience that will leave you amazed.

Be sure to join us!

Panel Discussion

AI-Powered Content & Customer Experiences: Scaling, Personalizing & Future-proofing

Sarah Cervinski
Sarah Cervinski
Stitch Fix
Conor OBrien
Conor O'Brien
Old Navy
Sean Arbabi
Studio Production Consultant

Join us for an engaging discussion where industry leaders and creative professionals will explore how AI is reshaping content creation for e-commerce. Rather than focusing on hype, we’ll dive into the real-world applications of AI—how teams are preparing their infrastructure, adapting workflows, and evolving skill sets to stay ahead. We’ll also discuss the shift from automation to innovation, uncovering what new content experiences will be possible as AI matures.

Key Takeaways
  • Beyond Automation: What new content experiences will AI unlock as it matures?
  • Building the Right Stack: Preparing technology infrastructure for AI-driven workflows.
  • New Roles, New Skills: How teams are hiring and upskilling for an AI-powered future.
  • Quality vs. Scale: Balancing efficiency gains with maintaining brand authenticity.
  • AI Adoption Roadblocks: What’s slowing teams down, and how can they move forward?
  • The Competitive Edge: How early AI adopters are reshaping content production.

Event agenda

12:00 – 01:00 PM

Arrivals, Welcome Reception, and lunch

01:00 – 01:45 PM

Panel Discussion

01:45 – 02:00 PM

Break

02:00 – 03:00 PM

Small Group Discussions

03:00 – 04:00 PM

Networking Reception with light bites

04:00 – 04:15 PM

Head over to the Bayfront Theatre

04:15 – 04:30/45 PM

Arrival & Seating at Bayfront Theatre

04:45 – 06:00

A private show with Magician and Illusionist Kevin Blake

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Our venue

The Interval

The Interval is a bar, café, museum, and the home of The Long Now Foundation. Featuring a floor-to-ceiling library of the books you might need to rebuild civilization, mechanical prototypes for a clock meant to last for 10,000 years, art that continually evolves in real-time, and a time-inspired menu of artisan drinks.

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The After-Activity

A Touch of Magic
with Kevin Blake

We’ll wrap up the day with an exciting stage show by magician Kevin Blake at the Bayfront Theatre, just across the street from The Interval.
Prepare for mind-bending illusions and an experience that will leave you amazed.

Questions?

Who can attend?

This event is open to creative production professionals from across the region and beyond. Since this is a local, half-day event, we encourage teams to attend together for a more engaging experience.

Please note that Creative Force reserves the right to limit registrations based on capacity.

Is the event free?
Yes! Both the main program and the after activity at the event are free. However, space is limited, so be sure to request your seat as soon as possible.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
We will have an assortment of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available. If you have other specific requirements or allergies, please email Melanie Pedersen at melanie@creativforce.io so we can do our best to accommodate you.
More questions? Large group registrations?
If you have additional questions or would like to register more than 4 additional team members, please email Sean O'Meara at sean@creativforce.io.