Rex Presents: The Future of Entertainment Discovery

Event ID: OE46927

Tue, Mar 17, 2026 | 11:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Venue: Driftwood Downtown

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Summary

Join us for an in-depth fireside conversation with Jack Rousseau, the founder and CEO of Rex, the new AI powered platform built to redefine how people decide what to watch. This discussion explores Jack’s journey as a founder, the rapid evolution of entertainment technology, and why intelligent discovery systems are becoming essential in a world overflowing with content. The session concludes with the first public unveiling of Rex, showcasing how the platform blends artificial intelligence, taste modeling, and an intuitive consumer experience to simplify entertainment discovery for everyone. This will be the debut moment for Rex ahead of its commercial launch and offers an inside look at the technology shaping the next era of streaming.

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