A Candid Conversation with Cris/Member Mixer*
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Join Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego for two exclusive, members-only, in-depth conversations exploring both the present and the future of the industry. And stay after for the Member Mixer.
The evening begins with John Landgraf (Chair, FX) who will join Cris for a candid and expansive conversation on the overall state of the industry — from creative risk-taking to structural shifts to what it will take to move television forward. As one of the most respected voices in the business, John brings critical insight to this pivotal moment for the medium.
Following that, Brandon Riegg (Vice President, Nonfiction Series and Sports, Netflix) and Rob Wade (CEO, Fox Entertainment) sit with Cris to discuss the future of the unscripted business and the challenges, innovations, and opportunities ahead. Both are shaping the future of unscripted television – Rob leading across all of Fox Entertainment and Brandon driving global unscripted strategy for Netflix.
The Member Mixer will follow the conversations. Enjoy food, drinks, and networking with fellow Television Academy members.
*This event is for Television Academy Members only.

Speakers

John Landgraf
Chairman, FX

Rob Wade
CEO, Fox Entertainment

Brandon Riegg
Vice President, Nonfiction Series and Sports, Netflix

Cris Abrego
Moderator: Television Academy Chair