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Digital Media Notables To Head To Banff Between June 13-15

On June 12th, the Banff World Media Festival will return to the picturesque Banff Springs Hotel in Alberta, Canada for its 37th annual media event. As has become the norm in recent years, the Banff lineup will include a number of digital media notables, who will deliver keynote addresses and appear on panels during the second, third, and fourth days of the event.

At each digital media session, featured presenters will share knowledge related to their particular areas of expertise. Subjects explored at Banff will include VR, live streaming, influencer marketing, and many other hot topics in the online video community. Notable guests will include Canadian creators such as Andrew Huang and Corey Vidal as well as content executives from companies like YouTube, Vessel, and New Form Digital

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A full list of Banff’s digital presenters is available through the event’s official website.

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Beyond its digital slate, the Banff World Media Festival will also include sessions geared toward members of the film and TV industries. Tickets to the event are still available; daily passes cost $495 CAD, and four-day passes retail for $1,695 CAD. If you can’t make it out to Alberta, be sure to keep an eye on the Festival’s official YouTube channel, where clips from past years are currently available.

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