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:

Betsy Beers

Creative Partner

Shondaland

Moderating:

Peter White

Executive Editor, Television

Deadline Hollywood

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:

Host

Nischelle Turner

9x Emmy Winning host of Entertainment Tonight

Entertainment Tonight

Featuring:

Honoree

Betsy Beers

Creative Partner

Shondaland

Honoree

Paul Buccieri

President & Chairman

A+E Networks

Honoree

Kelly Day

Vice President, International

Prime Video

Honoree

Luis Fernandez

Chairman

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises

Honoree

Ri-Karlo Handy

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Sunwise Media and Senior Vice President, Unscripted, Blink49 Studios

The Handy Foundation

Honoree

Brian Tannenbaum

Head of Originals

Roku Media

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:

Rebecca Glashow

CEO, BBC Global Media & Streaming

BBC Studios

Jens Richter

CEO Commercial and International

Fremantle Media Limited

Sandra Smester

EVP, Programming & Content Development

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises

Moderating:

Elaine Low

Staff Writer

The Ankler

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:

Kelly Day

Vice President, International

Prime Video

Moderating:

Manori Ravindran

London Correspondent

The Ankler

Sponsored by:

Biscayne

Media cartographer and provocateur Evan Shapiro transforms the data from our industry into an actionable plan to survive the looming Media War for audience, attention, hearts and minds. With a specific focus on the changing nature of consumption among the various generations of consumers, Shapiro maps a pathway to the future of TV.

Presenting:

Presenter

Evan Shapiro

Producer/Owner

ESHAP

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:

Sam Halls

Partner, Clover Fund

Shamrock Capital

Xavier Kochhar

CEO & General Partner

XKE

Mark Koops

President

INE Entertainment

Matthew Nordgren

Managing Partner

Arcadian Capital

Moderating:

Matt Rivet

Partner

Altman Solon

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:

Emily Golden

Head of Growth Marketing

Runway

Gavin Purcell

Co-Founder

AI For Humans

Eric Shamlin

CEO

Secret Level

Limore Shur

Creative Partner

SHUR - Creative Partners

Moderating:

Jonathan Verk

CEO

Social Department

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:

Host

Carlos Ponce

Multi Award-Winning Actor, Singer, Songwriter, Composer, TV Personality, and Philanthropist

Judging:

Judge

Luke Kelly-Clyne

Head of Studio

Hartbeat

Judge

Erika Kennair

Head of Scripted Content

The Mediapro Studio

Judge

Adam Steinman

EVP, Global Formats & Aquisitions

Blink49 Studios

Judge

Angel Zambrano

Agent

Condeco

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.