Blackbird To Curate And Moderate A Featured Panel

Blackbird is to curate and moderate a featured panel at UK House during SXSW London 2025.

The session, titled 'The Superpowered Creator in the World of AI', will take place on Wednesday, 4th June, from 2:40 PM to 3:10 PM at UK House, 7 Devonshire Square, London EC2M 4YH. The panel will be moderated by Ian McDonough, CEO of Blackbird and Co-Founder of elevate.io.

The panel will explore how AI is revolutionising video production and empowering creators to scale their storytelling. Topics will range from real-time collaborative editing and generative voice tools, to hyper-personalised media and AI-powered storytelling engines — all shaping the next era of creative workflows.

Featured speakers include Sumit Rai, Chief Product Officer, elevate.io, Christopher Kenna, CEO & Founder, Mediastream.ai and Stacie Chan, SVP of Business, Netmind.ai. Together, they bring cutting-edge insight from the frontlines of AI and video innovation, offering attendees a deep dive into the technologies and opportunities reshaping creative industries.

SXSW (South by Southwest), originating in Austin, Texas, is a world-renowned festival celebrating the intersection of technology, film, music, and innovation. Now, for the first time, SXSW arrives in the UK, running from 2nd to 7th June 2025 — marking a major moment for the country’s creative and tech sectors.

Hosted by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), UK House will feature a curated programme to spotlight British innovation, talent, and entrepreneurship — amplifying the UK’s global leadership in the creative economy.

Ian McDonough, CEO of Blackbird, said: "We're delighted to be part of this prestigious inaugural SXSW London. UK House is an ideal platform to showcase how British companies are leading the charge in creative technologies. We're proud to be part of a moment that will help shape the future of content creation."

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