Christopher Kenna
Chris is the Founder and CEO of Media Stream AI, a company delivering fully personalised live television channels through its IntuiTV brand. He is also spearheading the development of the UK’s first canal-cooled AI data centre in Manchester, combining robotics and renewable water-based cooling to create sustainable infrastructure for advanced computing, virtual production, and artificial intelligence. His focus is on developing technology that redefines broadcast experiences while addressing environmental responsibility.
Previously, Chris founded Brand Advance, a global platform that helped leading brands engage authentically with underrepresented communities. He has also contributed to advisory boards across the media and cultural sectors, including the Conscious Advertising Network and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Chris' achievements have been recognised with awards such as Innovator of the Year at the Ex-Forces in Business Awards, listings in the inclusion in both the EMPower 100 Ethnic Minority Executives. In 2023, he was named among the Top 20 Marketing Influencers by the Technology for Marketing Index.
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FICTION TO FANDOM: HOW SHOWS DRIVE NICHE TRAVELS
From Game of Thrones and Emily in Paris to literary classics and blockbuster films, stories have the power to turn ordinary places into global icons. As audiences seek to step inside their favorite fictional worlds, the intersection of film, culture, and tourism is becoming a powerful catalyst for understanding and exchange. With the creative economy emerging as a major economic driver, how can the sector harness data, advanced analytics, and AI-driven audience insights to build immersive, authentic experiences that celebrate storytelling, fuel local industries, and strengthen community impact?
