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Wednesday, February 5
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Registration (8:00am - 6:00pm)Brickell |
| 10:00am |
NATPE Market Floor & Meeting Suites (10:00am - 5:30pm)Grand Ballroom NATPE Buyer’s Lounge (10:00am - 5:30pm)Junior Ballroom |
| 11:30am |
Special Presentation/NATPE Honors preview - In Conversation With Betsy Beers (Shondaland) (11:30am - 12:00pm)Chopin From strong female protagonists and inclusive casting, to reimagining the period drama for contemporary audiences, Shondaland continues to challenge and change the status quo. In this intimate fireside chat, Shondaland Creative Partner & EP Betsy Beers shares how she approaches producing standout series that raise the bar via epic storytelling and what it takes to create powerful drama in the age of peak TV. Featuring:
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| 12:00pm |
Lunch with a Decision Maker (12:00pm - 1:00pm)Bayfront A 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. 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. Sign-ups opened Wednesday, December 11 at 11:00 am ET and closed Thursday, January 30 at 5:00 pm ET. Featuring:
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Bryan GabourieSVP, International Sales and Partnerships, Americas, Blue Ant Studios Blue Ant Media 
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Harry GamsuVP, Creative, Format, Development and Sales Warner Bros. Discovery Television Group 
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| 12:30pm |
Lunch (12:30pm - 1:30pm)Ole |
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Realscreen Summit x NATPE Global Crossover Kick Off (1:00pm - 1:05pm)Biscayne Host Simone Boyce kicks off an action-packed afternoon with top execs, media leaders, and industry experts, diving into the latest trends and opportunities shaping the entertainment world. Hosting:
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| 1:05pm |
Welcome to 2030: Exploring the (Near) Future of Media
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| 1:45pm |
In Conversation With: Cris Abrego (1:45pm - 2:15pm)Biscayne Featuring:
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| 2:15pm |
Like & subscribe: How to tap into the YouTube universe
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| 2:45pm |
Keynote Presentation: David Eilenberg, Roku Media
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| 3:15pm |
Firewalking & FAST channels: Tony Robbins' new frontier
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| 3:45pm |
Networking Break (3:45pm - 4:00pm) |
| 4:00pm |
Brand partnerships: New and improved! (4:00pm - 4:45pm)Chopin The creative relationship between brands and content producers has taken many forms over the years, from product placement to sponsorship, and from development to delivery. As belts tighten at broadcasters and other traditional funding sources, the allure of aligning the right project with the right brand has never been more compelling. Here, you’ll hear from execs across the content ecosystem who excel at bringing brands and creators/producers together, and learn how you can — and why you should — explore such possibilities for your work. Featuring:
Margo PlotkinCo-Head, Global Sales & Partnerships, Media & Entertainment Partnerships CAA Creative Artists Agency 
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| 4:15pm |
Formagination (4:15pm - 5:30pm)Sevilla For 13 years, FORMAGINATION has been a unique format competition and a launching pad for international creativity. Once again, three prestigious prizes will be awarded, including the coveted Audience Choice award, at the live presentation. Hosting:
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| 4:45pm |
What's up next on Connected TV?
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| 5:30pm |
Realscreen Summit x NATPE Global Mixer (5:30pm - 7:00pm)Sponsored by:  Sky Lawn (5th Floor) As NATPE Global kicks off and Realscreen Summit wraps, you're all invited to converge for one huge co-location co-celebration. Join the party for food, drinks and cross-industry connections. |
| 6:30pm |
NATPE Honors VIP Award Gala (6:30pm - 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. Hosting:
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Ri-Karlo HandyFounder and Chief Executive Officer, Sunwise Media and Senior Vice President, Unscripted, Blink49 Studios The Handy Foundation 
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Thursday, February 6
| 8:00am |
Registration (8:00am - 6:00pm)Brickell NATPE Market Floor & Meeting Suites (8:00am - 6:00pm)Grand Ballroom NATPE Buyer's Lounge (8:00am - 6:00pm)Junior Ballroom |
| 8:15am |
Streaming+ Breakfast: Are we there yet?
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| 10:15am |
Keynote Discussion - The big picture: a pragmatic guide to navigating change (10:15am - 11:00am)Biscayne In this “View from the Top” keynote discussion, industry leaders share their strategies for growth as they tackle new market realities, and respond to the economic forces that are shaping the business. From changing distribution and monetization models to expanding partnership plans, we'll unpack the solutions that are working for an increasingly complex global ecosystem. Discover how evolving programming needs, collaboration urgency and other emerging priorities are paving the way for more bespoke approaches—and how companies are structuring to respond to a changing market with a more dynamic and fluid M.O. Featuring:
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| 11:00am |
The studio of the future (11:00am - 11:45am)Sponsored by:  Chopin We're living in truly transformative times. With headwinds like consolidation and audience fragmentation impacting commissioning, on the flip side, there's opportunities emerging via new platforms and tech innovation. Hear about the bold new business models emerging that take advantage of the possibilities arising in this very fluid mediascape. Featuring:
Javier PonsChief Content Officer, Telemundo Enterprises and Head, Telemundo Studios NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises 
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| 11:15am |
New Collaborators: GroupM (11:15am - 11:45am)Sevilla As audiences migrate and traditional media players are no longer the only gatekeepers in town, other content doors open. These sessions explore opportunities with different platforms and partners, and the shifts in how content is being shared and monetized. Presenting:
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| 11:45am |
White Space: identifying the holes in the sked (11:45am - 12:30pm)Biscayne Every time a hit spawns sequels, spin-offs and cycles of imitation, it contributes to content uniformity. And that creates an opportunity to break through with something fresh and new. Join top development execs as they map out underexplored areas, underutilized approaches and audiences that are underserved. Find out where they see potential for capturing attention, and to possibly trigger the next trend in programming. Featuring:
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| 12:30pm |
Discover Romania: Your next filming destination (12:30pm - 1:30pm)Sponsored by: Sevilla Romania is where cinematic magic meets unbeatable value. Renowned for its world-class crews, breathtaking and diverse locations, state-of-the-art production and postproduction facilities, the country offers an exceptional combination of quality and affordability. Plus, with a 30% cash rebate on eligible local expenditures, filming in Romania isn’t just an artistic win—it’s a smart business move. Discover why global productions are choosing Romania and how it could be the perfect setting for your next project. Presenting:
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| 2:00pm |
In Conversation With Kelly Day (Amazon Studios, Prime Video) (2:00pm - 2:30pm)Sponsored by:  Biscayne Join us for an intimate fireside chat with Kelly Day to gain insights into how she’s redefining the future of streaming and what it takes to lead in today’s ever-changing media landscape. Featuring:
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| 3:00pm |
The Streaming Wars are over. Welcome to The Great Media War
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| 3:30pm |
Follow the money: The outlook for M&A in media (3:30pm - 4:15pm)Sevilla With massive shifts in how audiences consume screen entertainment, mediacos are on the brink of major structural change. As cable assets spin off and mega-mergers loom, this session will explore the evolving power plays reshaping the content landscape. We’ll also cover key market changes and their M&A implications, including how content buyers' behaviors are shifting and how the creator space presents new opportunities Featuring:
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| 4:00pm |
While you were Watching: The Future of Content in an AI World (4:00pm - 4:45pm)Biscayne Welcome to a radically different NATPE session. Three visionaries will paint their picture of entertainment's AI-powered future through rapid-fire storytelling using the Japanese Pecha Kucha format - 20 slides, 20 seconds each. No room for fluff or buzzwords- just clear, no nonsense insight into how these AI leaders see the television and content industry changing in the next 5 years. And here's the twist: we’ll have a renowned creator crafting something extraordinary- on stage- using nothing but AI tools and creativity. In 45 minutes, you'll witness both the theory and practice of AI's transformation of our industry. No hypotheticals. No maybes. No filters. Just raw insight and live proof of what's possible right now. This is entertainment's next chapter, unfolding right before our eyes ( if you’re smart enough to be paying attention). Featuring:
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| 4:30pm |
NATPE Global Pitch Showcase (4:30pm - 5:30pm)Sponsored by:  Chopin NATPE Global Pitch Showcase offers producers and creators from across the globe a unique opportunity to pitch their in-development, Scripted drama and Scripted Comedy projects, to a panel of international experts, in front of an industry audience. Hosting:
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Carlos PonceMulti Award-Winning Actor, Singer, Songwriter, Composer, TV Personality, and Philanthropist
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| 5:00pm |
WAWA Showcase (5:00pm - 6:00pm)Sponsored by:  Sevilla This showcase, presented by the Worldwide Audiovisual Women Association (WAWA), will feature a curated selection of non-English content dubbed into English. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore unique programming from around the world, offering fresh and diverse perspectives. The screening aims to surprise and inspire programming and acquisition managers with new opportunities to bring innovative, high-quality content to their audiences. Presenting:
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| 6:00pm |
WAWA Woman of the Year (6:00pm - 7:30pm)Sponsored by: Biscayne Launched in 2017, the Woman of the Year Award honors an individual who exemplifies leadership, ethics, diversity and commitment - the organization's core values. WAWA aims to foster a more inclusive industry across all sectors of the audiovisual world. The awards will return to Miami, where they were originally hosted. Past recipients include notable leaders such as Blanca Ponce, Analida Lopez, Cecilia Galeano, Cynthia Hudson, Giselle Gonzalez, Carmen Larios, Selina Nederhand and Fidela Navarro. |
Friday, February 7
| 8:00am |
Registration (8:00am - 5:00pm)Brickell NATPE Market Floor & Meeting Suites (8:00am - 5:00pm)Grand Ballroom NATPE Buyer's Lounge (8:00am - 5:00pm)Junior Ballroom |
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Co-Lab Breakfast Panel - Innovation to the rescue: meet the new business models (8:30am - 9:45am)Sponsored by:  Biscayne Advance sign-up was required. Fresh approaches and innovative partnerships are necessary for fuelling success and growth. Explore some of the strategies that are working to help derisk, finance and monetize your IP, and take your business further. What is Co-Lab Co-Lab is a day dedicated to the new collaborators and piece-meal financing models that have become the co-pro go-to in the current derisking-focused market reality. Spark future creative and business partnerships through taking part in panels and networking roundtables that address opportunities amid the industry's growing desire and urgency to coproduce. From the growing copro appetite in key markets like the UK, to media agency / brand-funded interest - meet with and learn from the players who are navigating and investing in this space. Complimentary coffee and breakfast buffet will be available. Attendees who secured a spot in advance for Co-Lab Breakfast Panelshould 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. Sign-ups opened Thursday January 9, 2025 at 11:00 am EST and closed Thursday, January 30 at 5:00 pm ET. Adding this session to your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot. Featuring:
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| 10:00am |
Co-Lab Panel - Partnering formulas: deconstructing winning solutions (10:00am - 10:45am)Biscayne Big ideas need bigger coalitions to pull off in this de-risking driven market. This panel unpacks the bold strategies and creative partnerships driving today’s biggest hits, from unexpected alliances to inventive financing hacks. It’s your inside look at the deals that make the magic happen. What is Co-Lab Featuring:
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Michael BancroftHost & Executive Producer, Beyond Innovation (Bloomberg TV); Founder & CEO Globalive Media |
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Co-Lab Panel - Engagement Redefined: Collaboration, Co-Productions, and Immersive Experiences in the Streaming Era (10:45am - 11:30am)Sponsored by:  Biscayne The rise of streaming platforms and immersive content formats has revolutionized how audiences interact with brands and entertainment. This panel delves into the transformative potential of collaboration and co-productions between brands, streaming platforms, and content creators. It explores innovative ways to produce engaging content, leveraging interactive elements like shoppable videos, live-streamed events, and gamified storytelling to deepen audience connections. Industry leaders will share insights on how these partnerships are reshaping storytelling and creating new avenues for integrating brands seamlessly into entertainment. What is Co-Lab Featuring:
Kattia QuintanillaVP Disney Advertising Sales and Partnerships The Walt Disney Company (Latin America) Moderating:
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| 11:45am |
Co-Lab Panel - Extraordinary Spanish Incentives Are Luring Hollywood & Latam (11:45am - 12:30pm)Sponsored by: Biscayne As platform production budgets are tightening and production costs are globally on the rise, producers from all over the world are turning to Spanish Government incentives to close financing gaps. Combining national and regional benefits from one country and then adding benefits from a second country, can lead to up to an unimaginable 60-70% of funding. Learn from government officials, producers and local production service providers how to navigate these new opportunities. What is Co-Lab Featuring:
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| 12:45pm |
Co-Lab Networking Lunch Roundtables (12:45pm - 1:45pm)Bayfront A Advance sign-up was required. Spark future creative and business partnerships through taking part in networking roundtables that address opportunities amid the industry's growing desire and urgency to coproduce. From the growing copro appetite in key markets like the UK, to media agency / brand-funded interest - meet with and learn from the players who are navigating and investing in this space. Complimentary lunch will be provided. 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. Sign-ups opened Thursday, January 9 at 11:00 am ET and closed Thursday, January 30 at 5:00 pm ET. Featuring:
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Anna BudashevskayaVice President Sales, International Distribution Reel One International Ltd 
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Herman CampbellPresident and Chief Technology Officer aurbit by Adease Advertising Intelligence 
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| 2:00pm |
Co-Lab Networking Roundtables (2:00pm - 3:00pm)Sponsored by: Bayfront B Advance sign-up was required. Spark future creative and business partnerships through taking part in networking roundtables that address opportunities amid the industry's growing desire and urgency to coproduce. From the growing copro appetite in key markets like the UK, to media agency / brand-funded interest - meet with and learn from the players who are navigating and investing in this space. Attendees who secured a spot in advance for Co-Lab Networking 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. Sign-ups opened Thursday, January 9 at 11:00 am ET and closed Thursday, January 30 at 5:00 pm ET. Featuring:
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Marco GironFilm and Entertainment Commissioner Miami-Dade County Office of Film and Entertainment
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Kattia QuintanillaVP Disney Advertising Sales and Partnerships The Walt Disney Company (Latin America)
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