Start your day right at On Air Fest with breakfast, courtesy of our partners at Sounds Profitable. Take in the views of the Manhattan skyline from Wythe Hotel’s 6th floor lounge and mingle with other business and creative leaders over pastries and coffee.

Then, at 9:15, Sounds Profitable’s Tom Webster sits down with Sue-Anne Morrow, National Director, Contract Strategic Initiatives and Podcasts at SAG-AFTRA, for a candid conversation about what it really means to protect and sustain the creative professionals who make this industry possible.

As podcasting cements its place as a pillar of the entertainment and advertising industries, the people behind the mic are navigating an increasingly complex landscape with everything from AI-generated voice cloning to the challenge of building a sustainable career in an evolving medium.

Tom and Sue-Anne will explore the real-world challenges facing podcasters today, why the broader entertainment world is finally paying attention, and what a more sustainable future for podcast creators could actually look like.

Please note: This is for VIP ticket holders only.