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Thursday, February 5
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NATPE Buyers' Lounge (8:00am - 6:00pm)The NATPE Buyers' Lounge is open for accredited buyers to host meetings in 30 minute increments. Tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Buyers may arrange for their guests to check in at the welcome table to be shown to their meeting. In the event the tables are all occupied, the host and guest can meet at the check in desk and decide whether to wait, or to relocate their meeting. A chime will sound each 30 minutes to remind guests when to wrap up their meetings. Streaming Breakfast: The new rules of engagement. (8:00am - 9:15am)Biscayne No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. In the Streaming arena, success isn't just about keeping subscribers. It's about finding the right mix of monetization, adapting to content shifts and staying relevant as audiences bounce between platforms. From SVOD and AVOD to CTV and FAST, everyone’s fighting for attention and growth. Join top streaming executives as they share how they’re navigating this next phase of the streaming wars. Complimentary coffee and breakfast buffet will be available on a first come, first served basis.
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Registration (8:00am - 6:00pm)Brickell NATPE Market Floor & Meeting Suites (8:00am - 6:00pm)Grand Ballroom |
| 9:30am |
Everything, everywhere, all the time (9:30am - 10:15am)Biscayne In today’s converging media landscape, where the boundaries between studios, streamers, and social platforms continue to blur, content creation and distribution are changing every day. In this forward-looking panel, top studio and distribution executives discuss how they’re navigating the confluence of traditional and emerging models in a world where everything is becoming TV. To cover: how the market is adapting or needs to adapt to changing license fees, budgets, reduced commitments, etc. Featuring:
Kevin BeggsChairman and Chief Creative Officer, Lionsgate Television Group and Chairman, International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Lionsgate Television Group 
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| 10:30am |
Keynote Conversation: Luis Fernandez (NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises) (10:30am - 11:00am)Biscayne Join Luis Fernandez, Chairman of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, for an up close and personal look at the network's impressive momentum cementing Telemundo as the leading Spanish-language network on linear and streaming platforms. Hear about the company's strategy of ambitious investment in innovative, culturally relevant content and its successful push into new areas, including its leadership in live sports and exclusive Spanish-language coverage of premier global events like the FIFA World Cup. Featuring:
30 Minutes With: Darren Melameth, Hallmark Media (10:30am - 11:00am)Flagler No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand scripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate and interactive (off-the-record) session. Seating is limited to 75 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Presenting:
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| 11:15am |
Micro-Content: Big stories in small doses (11:15am - 12:00pm)Chopin Audiences are bingeing shorter stories more than ever and the micro-content boom proves that less can be more. Hear how producers and platforms are leveraging bite size story telling and short form scripted series to build fandoms, reshape audience viewing habits and unlocking new opportunities. Featuring:
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| 11:30am |
30 Minutes With: Sergio Mendoza, Telemundo (11:30am - 12:00pm)Flagler No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand scripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate and interactive (off-the-record) session. Seating is limited to 75 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Presenting:
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| 12:00pm |
Lunch - Grab & Go (12:00pm - 1:15pm)Mezzanine |
| 12:15pm |
Lunch with a Decision Maker (12:15pm - 1:15pm)Bayfront Advance sign-up was required. These 60-minute sessions are informal affairs designed to connect delegates with broadcasters, streamers, producers and development executives in a small-group setting. These sessions are not about pitching. They are opportunities to network, discuss trends and spark potential partnerships. Complimentary lunch will be provided. Sign-ups opened Wednesday, January 7 at 11:00 am ET and closed Thursday, January 29 at 5:00 pm ET Attendees who secured a spot in advance for Lunch with a Decision Maker should arrive at the session room 15-20 minutes prior to the session start time to check in with the room monitor and get processed. Showing up late may result in losing your spot. If you did not secure a spot in advance, we recommend showing up to the session room 20-30 minutes early to join the wait line. Featuring:
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Geoff ClarkCEO of Documentary+ & acTVe, Founder Free Live Sports Documentary+ & acTVe, Free Live Sports 
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| 1:15pm |
Behind the Breakout: The Hunting Wives (1:15pm - 1:45pm)Chopin Go inside the making of a hit scripted series from early concept to the twists and turns of getting it made and the creative collaborations that came together to create a global success. Featuring:
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| 1:30pm |
30 Minutes With: Ryan Sharkey, The CW Network (1:30pm - 2:00pm)Flagler No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand scripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate and interactive (off-the-record) session. Seating is limited to 75 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Presenting:
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| 2:00pm |
Mind the gap (2:00pm - 2:45pm)Chopin In a market flooded with content, shows don’t win because they exist — they win because audiences can find them. With marketing teams shrinking, networks and streamers need producers and IP owners who step in as true partners in audience development, not just suppliers of episodes. The teams who lean into discoverability are the ones seeing continued investment. Featuring:
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| 2:30pm |
AI in Action: Working faster and spending smarter (2:30pm - 3:00pm)Flagler AI isn't a future bet—it’s already embedded in high-end production workflows. This session bypasses the hype to focus on concrete, real world cases from planning and pre-production through VFX and distribution. We’re bringing together the AI innovators and producers currently delivering shows to show you exactly how they are reducing costs and hitting deadlines without sacrificing quality. No speculation, just an honest look at how AI is helping teams get premium content made under real-world constraints. Presenting:
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| 3:00pm |
NATPE HONORS series. Keynote Conversation: Kristin Dolan (AMC Networks) (3:00pm - 3:30pm)Chopin Join us for an intimate and insightful conversation with 2026 NATPE HonorsNorth Star recipient Kristin Dolan, CEO of AMC Networks and a true pioneer at the intersection of data and entertainment. This session celebrates Kristin as the recipient of the 2026 NATPE Honors North Star Award that recognizes career achievements of individuals whose strong leadership has had a bar-raising impact, providing guidance as the industry navigates change.
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| 3:45pm |
The new plot for scripted (3:45pm - 4:30pm)Chopin Scripted storytelling remains the heartbeat of the global entertainment business, but the rhythm is changing. Viewer habits are shifting, budgets are tighter, and the old financing playbook is being rewritten. In this candid conversation, executives from leading platforms share how they’re adapting to new deal structures, changing demand, and the stories that truly connect right now. Featuring:
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| 6:15pm |
NATPE Honors VIP Award Gala (6:15pm - 8:00pm)Biscayne This is an invitation-only event. Adding this session to your calendar does not guarantee a spot. Only invited guests who RSVP’d will be guaranteed access. The NATPE Honors pay tribute to trailblazing individuals whose creativity and visionary leadership are reshaping the entertainment industry. Hosting:
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Wendy McMahonFormer President and CEO, CBS News and Stations, CBS Media Ventures, and The Walt Disney Company beehiiv
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Friday, February 6
| 8:00am |
Registration (8:00am - 2:00pm)Brickell NATPE Market Floor & Meeting Suites (8:00am - 3:00pm)Grand Ballroom NATPE Buyers' Lounge (8:00am - 3:00pm)Sandringham & Windsor The NATPE Buyers' Lounge is open for accredited buyers to host meetings in 30 minute increments. Tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Buyers may arrange for their guests to check in at the welcome table to be shown to their meeting. In the event the tables are all occupied, the host and guest can meet at the check in desk and decide whether to wait, or to relocate their meeting. A chime will sound each 30 minutes to remind guests when to wrap up their meetings. |
| 8:30am |
Co-Lab Breakfast - In Conversation with: Daniel Alegre, TelevisaUnivision (8:30am - 9:45am)Biscayne Join us on CoLab Day for an exclusive Fireside Chat with Daniel Alegre, CEO of the world's largest Spanish-language media company, TelevisaUnivision. Discover how this global powerhouse is charting a path forward in a de-risking market. Alegre will reveal how TelevisaUnivision leverages its massive content library and powerful audience base to expand its global impact and relevance with next-gen consumers in streaming with ViX. From harnessing new formats like micro-content, to finding new ways to work with creators and brands, don't miss this road map to maximizing audience engagement, diversifying revenue streams, and expanding your partnering strategy. What is Co-Lab Complimentary coffee and breakfast buffet will be available. Featuring:
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| 10:00am |
Co-Lab Session - Follow the Money (10:00am - 10:45am)Biscayne Financing TV has never been more complex or more critical. Production incentives, rebates, and financing structures are now front and center in early buyer conversations, not just back-end details. Hear from top producers, financiers, and studio executives as they unpack the new financial playbook for TV, where global deals increasingly mirror the indie production model and how they are navigating a reliance on a patchwork of incentives, regional perks, and shrinking envelopes. What is Co-Lab Featuring:
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| 11:00am |
Co-Lab Session - Making things work in a multi partner world (11:00am - 11:45am)Biscayne In today’s market, getting a project made and seen by a global audience is rarely a straight line. Whether it’s a co-production or a strategic platform partnership, success requires balancing local relevance with massive global scale. In this session we will unpack the reality of aligning creative goals across borders, navigating rights, and building a strategy that works for broadcasters while leveraging global platforms to find new audiences and drive discovery. What is Co-Lab Featuring:
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| 12:00pm |
Co-Lab Session- Brand Strategy: Mapping out the models that work (12:00pm - 12:30pm)Biscayne Industry leaders share how smart brand partnerships can fuel creativity, open new revenue streams, and help great content connect with audiences in unexpected ways. What is Co-Lab Featuring:
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| 12:45pm |
Co-Lab Networking Lunch Roundtables (12:45pm - 2:00pm)Biscayne Advance sign-up was required. Forge meaningful connections and dig deeper into the critical topics explored during the morning Co-lab sessions. This is a unique chance to continue the conversations from the stage and get personalized perspectives on the global co-production market. Complimentary lunch will be provided. Sign-ups opened Wednesday January 7 at 11:00 am EST and closed Thursday, January 29 at 5:00 pm EST. Attendees who secured a spot in advance for Co-Lab Networking Lunch Roundtables should arrive at the session room 15-20 minutes prior to the session start time to check in with the room monitor and get processed. Showing up late may result in losing your spot. If you did not secure a spot in advance, we recommend showing up to the session room 20-30 minutes early to join the wait line. Featuring:
Lunch - Grab & Go (12:45pm - 1:45pm)Mezzanine |