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2026 AICP Awards Tour kicks off
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The 2026 installment of the AICP Awards Tour kicks off in Los Angeles on July 23rd at the Universal Studios Lot.
The 2026 installment of the AICP Awards Tour kicks off in Los Angeles on July 23rd at the Universal Studios Lot.
Jimmy Smith, Chairman, CEO, CCO of Amusement Park Entertainment, and the 2026 AICP Next Awards Judging Chair will kick things off with a chat with an AI version of himself on craft, creativity and AI. That talk segues into a conversation with Curators from the 2026 AICP Awards, who will provide insights into the winning work, and the state of the industry, creativity, and storytelling.
Additional speakers include: Yvette Cobarrubias, Managing Partner/Owner, Cosmo Street Editorial, and an AICP Post
Awards Curator; Kerstin Emhoff, CEO, PRETTYBIRD/Ventureland, and an AICP Next Awards Curator; Matt Factor, Founding Partner, SKUNK, and an AICP Show Curator; and JJ Lask, Founding Partner/Editor, PS 260, and an AICP Post Awards Curator. The conversations will be moderated by Matt Miller, President & CEO, AICP.
The evening kicks off with a happy hour- sponsored by Wrapbook, who will offer a toast to creativity - at 6pm, followed by the program and reception. Tickets are available here.
In addition to Los Angeles, the tour will make stops in Dallas (November 5th); Mexico City (November 11th); and Chicago (November 19th).
Sponsors help make all the AICP awards competitions and events possible. AICP Partners and Supporting Partners, who support all AICP events throughout the year, are Cast & Crew Commercials; Musicbed + Filmsupply; Universal Production Services; Wrapbook; Film Hawaii; NEED Financial Services; and Sony Pictures Studios.
The 2026 AICP Awards Patrons include The Roots Production Services; SAGAFTRA; and Voices.
