The AI Horizon
Sunset conversations on how AI is changing production, marketing and storytelling for Sunshine Coast businesses and creatives.
Thursday 22 October, 4–7 pm
This sun sinks as Thursday gets closer. On the night it meets the horizon at about 5:58 pm.
The evening
Three voices, one view
As the sun goes down over the hinterland, three leaders from screen, technology and creative business talk through what AI is already changing, what it isn’t, and what it means for the people making and selling work on the Sunshine Coast.
Production
Where AI is entering the pipeline, from early concepts through to post, and what that means for local crews and studios.
Marketing
How businesses are using AI to make more content, faster, while still sounding like themselves.
Storytelling
What stays human when the tools can generate almost anything, and how creatives keep their edge.
Featuring
David Gougé
Tech & entertainment executive
Formerly Wētā FX, Autodesk & Y&R
Jay Topping
Co-founder
The Fourthe
David Edgar
President, Screen Collective
CEO, fxphd
Level 9
Altitude 9, Maroochydore
Nine floors up, with the hinterland on one side and the coast on the other. Arrive from 4 pm, find a spot on the balcony and stay for the conversation as the light drops.
Showfest ’26
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Seats are limited. Book now and join the conversation on Level 9.
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