2026 AICP Awards in Los Angeles
Thursday, July 23rd, 2026
Universal Studios Lot
111 Universal Hollywood Drive
Building 10UCP*
Universal City, CA 91608
6pm to 7pm: Happy Hour
7pm to 8pm: AICP Awards Program
8pm to 11pm: Reception
Tickets: $325
Jimmy Smith, 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 Jimmy and Curators from the 2026 AICP Awards, who will provide insights into the winning work, and the state of the industry, creativity, and storytelling.
Speakers:
Yvette Cobarrubias, Managing Partner/Owner, Cosmo Street Editorial
Kerstin Emhoff, CEO, PRETTYBIRD/Ventureland
Matt Factor, Founding Partner, SKUNK
JJ Lask, Founding Partner/Editor, PS 260
Jimmy Smith & AI Jimmy Smith, Chairman, CEO, CCO, Amusement Park Entertainment
Moderator: Matt Miller, President & CEO, AICP
*Please be prepared to present photo I.D., your event ticket, and pass through metal detection to access Universal Studios Lot.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event. Please contact Karen McMann at karenm@aicp.com for more details.
