IEMS Events and Activities

The IEMS leadership team would like to give a special thank you to the John C. Hench Foundation, whose generous support makes these events possible.

Participants in IEMS events get to hear firsthand how industry executives are responding to changing market demands, participate in hands-on workshops, and make lasting connections.

IEMS menternship events give students the opportunity to receive career mentorship and advice from industry executives and build relationships toward internships and jobs.

The IEMS collaborates with numerous industry partners on events that bring the community together to discuss contemporary issues and trends and provide networking opportunities for students and alumni.
Upcoming Events & Activites

August 30-31, 2023 l Skirball Cultural Center
Join IEMS Executive Director, Dr. Nelson Granados, for the annual Research Roundup at the OTT.X Fall Summit, the entertainment industry's premiere event covering the over the top distribution market. With a mix of workshops, breakout sessions, exhibitor booths and networking activities, this is one event you don't want to miss.

Spring 2024 l Wilburn Auditorium
The IEMS is looking forward to hosting the inaugural screening event and dedication for the new Masuda Surf Cinema screening room located in the Wilburn Auditorim next year. Showcasing Filmmaker Takuji Masuda's ('93, MFA '17) incredible film about the life of Bunker Spreckels followed by a private reception, this will be an evening to remember.
More Information Coming Soon
Featured Past Events & Activities

The IEMS and the Center for Women in Leadership hosted an exclusive screening of the documentary short Women. Life. Freedom. and roundtable discussion led by filmmaker Poppy Farsijani (MBA '10) followed by a reception to support Iranian Women.

The IEMS hosted one of NYU’s most popular professors, David Hollander, JD, for an interactive talk about his one-of-a-kind humanities course and book, “How Basketball Can Save the World: Thirteen Guiding Principles for Imagining what’s Possible".

The IEMS hosted a private lunch with NYU Professor David Hollander whereby a select group of students got the opportunity to speak with him directly about their experiences and ambitions in sports.

The IEMS sponsored an interdisciplinary team of graduate students who won 1st place at this 8th annual competition sponsored by the UCLA Anderson School of Management - Center for Media, Entertainment, and Sports.

The IEMS brought legendary sports agent and chairman and CEO of Steinberg Sports & Entertainment, Leigh Steinberg, to campus to give an insightful talk on how to harness the power of sport for the betterment of society.

The IEMS sponsored an interdisciplinary team of graduate students for this timely case study competition and conference at the University of Miami.

The IEMS worked with husband and wife team Christiane (JD '98) and Seán Kinney to host a series of workshops on how to craft a compelling story that will connect with your audience.

The IEMS collaborated with filmmakers Dimas and Tiffany Salaberrios on a Red Carpet premiere followed by a Live Q&A moderated by Professor Joi Carr where students had the opportunity to both get involved behind-the-scenes and walk the red carpet.

The IEMS hosted a series of conversations with executives from across the media and entertainment sector to explore how the effects of Covid-19 were impacting the industry.