Innovate with Purpose
Presentation Category
PLENARY
General Session Description
Technology for technology’s sake is pointless. How can leaders navigate the constantly evolving landscape of technological advancements and stay on the “leading edge” and avoid finding themselves on the “bleeding edge?” Join Gary Daniels, Senior Vice President Tech & Digital - International Parks, Emerging Technology and Design at Disney Experiences to learn how Disney creates the future and determines how to leverage technology to make magic. This session will share recent advances Disney has made with the lessons learned, their approach to evaluating future projects, as well as what they will or will not pursue. Additionally, the session will explore new technology advancements across various industries globally. Attendees will gain an understanding of outcome-driven innovation demonstrated through recent examples from Infinity and Beyond.
Audience Expertise
General Interest (Appropriate for all experience level)
Location
Northern Hemisphere Ballroom - Upper Level
Start Date
9-23-2025 8:30 AM
End Date
9-23-2025 9:30 AM
Innovate with Purpose
Northern Hemisphere Ballroom - Upper Level
Technology for technology’s sake is pointless. How can leaders navigate the constantly evolving landscape of technological advancements and stay on the “leading edge” and avoid finding themselves on the “bleeding edge?” Join Gary Daniels, Senior Vice President Tech & Digital - International Parks, Emerging Technology and Design at Disney Experiences to learn how Disney creates the future and determines how to leverage technology to make magic. This session will share recent advances Disney has made with the lessons learned, their approach to evaluating future projects, as well as what they will or will not pursue. Additionally, the session will explore new technology advancements across various industries globally. Attendees will gain an understanding of outcome-driven innovation demonstrated through recent examples from Infinity and Beyond.