Speaker Bio

Kris Soumas is the Director of Platforms & Programming for the Verizon Consumer Group. In this role, she leads the development and ongoing content operations for Verizon's +play platform, as well as next gen immersive partnerships with iconic creators from gaming and entertainment.
Prior to joining Verizon, Kris created content strategies and immersive entertainment experiences for blockbuster entertainment brands including Disney, NBC Universal, A+E Networks, the Oscars and ABC News. Kris started in TV but shifted to digital early on. She has produced award-winning websites, AR, VR, apps and social games which have grossed millions and reached the top of the app store charts. She has run game studios in Seoul and Mumbai and was an early advocate for women in gaming.