Sean Atkins has a proven ability to build high-value businesses across diverse industries. Over the past 20 years, he has been a pioneer at the intersection of consumer, media, and tech, driving transformative initiatives at several of the world’s leading brands, including MTV, Discovery, HBO, Bertelsmann, Jellysmack, Yahoo!, and Disney....show more

With over 25 years of international experience across North America, Europe, and Asia, Jennifer Batty is a seasoned leader in the global media landscape. She is renowned for her innovative strategies, building impactful relationships, driving audience engagement/retention and delivering revenue growth across ad sales, subscription and content investment, all of...show more

Jay Bennett is an Emmy Award-winning producer, creative director, and senior media strategy executive with more than 20 years of experience building global entertainment franchises. As Shaftesbury’s Senior Strategist, he focuses on extending IP, forging brand partnerships, and creating innovative fan-first activations that grow audiences worldwide.

At the centre of his...show more

Mark Bishop is the Co-President of Blue Ant Studios, a global production and rights studio with offices in Toronto, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, London, Sydney and Singapore.

In his role, he is responsible for overseeing and expanding the development and creation of scripted productions, including Primetime Scripted Comedy and Drama,...show more

Albert Cheng is Vice President, Head of AI Studios for Amazon MGM Studios. He leads the global strategy to integrate AI across the creative and production lifecycle at Amazon MGM Studios—advancing how stories are developed, produced, and experienced. He oversees a cross-disciplinary organization of creatives, technologists, and production experts focused on...show more

acTVe currently owns, operates, manages and advises for a portfolio of streaming networks including Documentary+, Popular Science, Us Weekly Network, The Joel Osteen Network, SURF CINEMA, Great American Adventures, PureFlix TV, Bizaar and more.

Shift Disturber Award: Honoring leaders whose bold vision is driving transformative change across the industry.

Sean Cohan (President, Bell Media), recognized for his leadership in transforming Bell Media into a globally distinctive media company, streamer, producer, and distributor through strategic partnerships.

Appointed President of Bell Media, Canada’s premier...show more

Steve Dickert is Vice President, Alternative Programming for Universal Television Alternative Studio (UTAS), a division of Universal Studio Group. In this role, he manages a slate of projects across unscripted genres, including formats, competition series and game shows.

Dickert works closely with talent and third-party producers to support, shape and deliver...show more

North Star Award: Recognizing career achievements and leadership that have set new industry standards during times of change.
Kristin Dolan (Chief Executive Officer, AMC Networks), honored for leading AMC Networks' evolution from a traditional cable business into a global, streaming- and technology-focused content company driven by...show more

Jon Erwin is an acclaimed, multi GMA Dove Award-winning director, writer, producer and entrepreneur. He is the creative force behind HOUSE OF DAVID, the upcoming film, YOUNG WASHINGTON and serves as Chief Creative Officer for Wonder Project, a transformative entertainment brand that produces and curates premium films and series for the...show more

Luis Fernández is Chairman of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, a world-class media company and industry leader in the production and distribution of premium Spanish-language content to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. He oversees the company’s fast-growing multiplatform portfolio, including Telemundo’s flagship broadcast network and its entertainment, sports and news programming units, its digital...show more

Mr. Frandle joined Oaktree in 2018 from Twin Haven Capital, where he spent eight years, most recently a managing director for the distressed and special situations strategies.  Prior thereto, Mr. Frandle was a senior associate for the distressed and special situations strategies at Pequot Capital Partners.  He began his career...show more

As SVP of Digital & Distribution at 9 Story Media Group, Elianne leads the company’s in-house YouTube division, overseeing a portfolio of more than 130 channels and properties. She played a key role in bringing the iconic Scholastic portfolio to YouTube and in shaping distribution strategies for new digital-first IPs....show more

Lindsey Granger is a host for NewsNation and The Hill. She is a seasoned journalist, production company owner, and TEDx speaker with nearly two decades of experience covering global stories and interviewing some of the world’s most compelling voices. Lindsey is the co-owner of Gilded Focus Productions, an independent media...show more

Andrea serves as VP, Content Acquisitions, Global Media at Blue Ant Media. In her role, she is responsible for building and overseeing a content pipeline for the company’s roster of global channels and streaming platforms across FAST, AVOD, SVOD and  Pay-TV. Blue Ant Media’s lineup of global channels includes genres...show more

Lisa Holme is Head of Content for Roku Media, overseeing the vision, creative strategy, and go-to-market execution for all content initiatives. She leads The Roku Channel and the teams behind Roku Originals, Acquisitions, Programming, AVOD/FAST, Roku Sports, Roku Brand Studio, and This Old House.

With nearly 20 years in media and technology—and...show more

Alex Iosilevich is a a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Alignment Growth and serves on the firm's Investment Committee.

With over 25 years of experience in Media & Entertainment, Alex has been an investor, operator, and advisor to many of the industry's leading companies and entrepreneurs.  Before launching Alignment Growth, Alex...show more

Natalie Jarvey is the editor of Like & Subscribe, a standalone newsletter from Ankler Media about the big business of the creator economy. Jarvey has more than a decade of experience covering the intersection of Hollywood and Silicon Valley, most recently as a Hollywood correspondent at Vanity Fair. Prior to joining...show more

Craig Junner, SVP, Programming & Content Strategy, oversees all aspects of the content and programming strategy for Blue Ant Media’s FAST, AVOD, SVOD and Pay-TV channels globally, including acquisitions, original programming and scheduling. 

Craig is integral to the company’s robust strategy to continue expanding its global streaming business across UK, EMEA...show more

As a Managing Director and Head of YouTube’s Creator and Gaming team, Kim is responsible for managing the growth of our largest, most influential creators on the platform. This includes the critical ecosystem of companies that surround creators including service providers, talent partners, game publishers and influencer marketing agencies. In...show more

Over the past decades as a media executive, prolific producer, production company representative, consultant and talent representative, Rob Lee has been involved in just about every aspect of the entertainment industry. Presently, he is a partner at the production/management company Mainstay Entertainment. He is also the founder and owner of Bayonne Entertainment, where he produced such iconic unscripted shows from America's...show more

Marie Leguizamo serves as Managing Director for Banijay Mexico & U.S. Hispanic, a division of Banijay Americas, home to some of the biggest brands in television in the United States and Latin America. Named as one of Imagen Foundation’s “Influential Latinos,” Leguizamo oversees the studio based in Mexico and Los...show more

As Chief Content Officer, Eric leads the entertainment, gaming and innovation practice for Publicis Media in the US and globally. Currently, Eric is working to develop long-term strategies for a number of Groupe clients. Eric was responsible for the launch of the first-ever mini-major studio inside of Publicis Media and...show more

Elaine Low is a staff writer at The Ankler, covering the evolution of Hollywood’s business model and work culture in the streaming age. She also writes Strikegeist, the Ankler’s newsletter on the historic Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes.

She was previously a senior entertainment reporter for Insider (formerly Business...show more

Janina Lundy is an entertainment and media executive with 20 years of experience in marketing, business strategy, operations, live events, and content development. She is known for her expertise in connecting with diverse audiences, brokering talent and content partnerships, and developing innovative solutions to marketing and business challenges.

Janina is currently...show more

Suzanna Makkos is head of Comedy, Disney Entertainment Television, and is responsible for cross-platform comedy development and current series programming for ABC Entertainment and Hulu Originals, inclusive of the platform’s scripted, adult animation and stand-up specials. Makkos previously served as head of Original Comedy & Animation at HBO Max and Adult...show more

Named the “Moral Philosopher of YouTube” by the New York Times, Dhar Mann is the #1 digital scripted content creator in the world. A mission-driven entrepreneur, writer, producer, father, husband and media personality, he has over 136M followers across platforms. 

In 2018, Dhar founded Dhar Mann Studios, a digital media company...show more

Wendy McMahon (Former President and CEO, CBS News and Stations, CBS Media Ventures, and The Walt Disney Company), recognized for championing journalistic integrity and advancing local and network news through innovation, community-focused reporting, and new independent journalism models.

Wendy McMahon is a pioneering executive with a track record of driving large-scale...show more

New Establishment Award: Recognizing emerging leaders whose ideas and creative work are redefining the future of the industry.
Courtney Mock (SVP, Scripted Television Development, Lionsgate), honored for identifying and delivering audience-driven content, from original hits (The Studio, The Hunting Wives) to high-profile IP (Midnight Sun, Oldboy).

Courtney Mock serves as SVP...show more

Working in Sony Pictures Television (SPT) in different roles for the past 20 years, Selina is a seasoned media executive with experience in television production, acquisition, and distribution. In her current role, she co-manages SPT’s Latin American TV networks business and oversees other lines of business including content acquisitions, co-productions,...show more

Cause + Action Award: Celebrating purpose-driven leadership and impact through social good.

İzzet Pinto is the Founder and CEO of Global Agency, one of the world’s leading independent TV content distributors. Since founding the company in 2006, he has played a key role in taking Turkish television content to global audiences,...show more

Javier Pons Tubio is Chief Content Officer & Head of Telemundo Studios for NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. In this role,
Pons oversees both the network’s entertainment division and. studios, responsible for the development and production of all scripted content, while also steering the entertainment division’s efforts across unscripted programming, daily shows...show more

Verena Puhm is the Head of Dream Lab Los Angeles at Luma AI, where she leads a next- generation content studio and R&D  lab pioneering cinematic storytelling with generative AI. In her role, Puhm develops scalable, creative-first pipelines that merge traditional filmmaking with cutting-edge AI tools. She oversees the direction...show more

Julian Reis, Founder & CEO, SuperOrdinary Julian’s passion is discovering the small patterns that lead to big change across industries—from finance to energy to consumer brands.

He began as a macro-trader with an eye for market-shaking trends, then leveraged those talents to build and sell two successful hedge...show more

Joe Rivadeneira is a seasoned television executive with almost two decades of experience in developing, producing, and selling premium unscripted content. He specializes in non-scripted formats and talent packaging, with a proven track record of delivering compelling programming across major platforms and networks.

He currently serves as Senior Vice...show more

Matt Rivet leads Media & Entertainment at Altman Solon, a boutique Telecom, Media and Technology ("TMT") focused strategy and advisory firm.  Matt serves CEOs, CFOs, Chief Strategy Officers, and/or division heads at a variety of M&E companies, including content creators and studios, cable and broadcast networks, traditional and digital distributors...show more

Anna Saalfeld is a seasoned P&G professional with over 25 years of experience in media, branded entertainment, and sports marketing. As Head of P&G Studios, Anna curates a robust slate of long-form content and branded entertainment partnerships. She and her team aim to create win-win relationships that drive growth by connecting...show more

Emilio Schenker is the CEO of SIPUR, an Israel-based global entertainment studio chaired by former Paramount Global Chair Shari Redstone and focused on elevating high-end film and television projects to the international stage through strategic partnerships.

The studio’s recent works include the new Israeli drama sensation for Netflix, BAD BOY; the medical...show more

As President, BritBox, Robert Schildhouse oversees the strategic and editorial direction of BritBox in the North American market as well as product/technology and marketing. Under his tenure, the platform has solidified its position in the specialty streaming marketplace and boasts a remarkable track record of growth and profitability, with subscribers...show more

As Vice President of Programming and Marketing, FAST Channels and VOD Sales, Sarah Shriver is responsible for growing monetization opportunities and the overall footprint of BBC Studios owned programming across VOD and FAST, platforms and partners. 

Prior to joining BBC Studios in January 2023, Shriver spent 14 years at A+E where...show more

As President, Global Channels and Streaming, Carlyn leads Blue Ant Media’s international channels and streaming business, overseeing a diverse portfolio of twelve brands that deliver curated factual and lifestyle programming to audiences worldwide. The lineup spans genres from natural history and science to true crime and the paranormal, with celebrated...show more

Adam Steinman, a seasoned formats and acquisitions expert is Executive Vice President, Global Formats and Acquisitions at Blink49 where he focuses on identifying, acquiring, and developing innovative content across both scripted and unscripted programming. Based in Los Angeles, Steinman is leveraging his extensive experience to expand Blink49’s international footprint and...show more

As VP, Content Development & Programming, Justin Stockman is responsible for English TV programming including CTV, Crave and Bell Media’s English-language specialty channels Discovery, MTV, E!, Much, CTV Drama, CTV Life, CTV Comedy, CTV Sci-Fi with a focus on developing groundbreaking new content.

Stockman’s role includes the ongoing...show more

Erwin Stoff, a founding partner of 3 Arts, was born in Romania and moved to the United States in his teens. After learning how to speak English, he received his undergraduate degree from The University of California and then graduate degrees in theatre from the University of Washington.

With his degrees...show more

Jonathan Verk is the founder and CEO of Social Department, an AI-powered platform built to help media companies turn existing content libraries into scalable, revenue-driving engines across social and digital platforms.

Jonathan is a serial entrepreneur and media executive with multiple successful exits. He previously founded coParenter, the world’s first AI-driven...show more

Damián Villar began his career at Televisa in 1999. Over more than two decades, he has held key positions in operations, administration, production, content, and innovation. His experience across key business areas has allowed him to develop a deep understanding of the content ecosystem—from ideation and production to packaging, sales, and adaptation...show more

Neil Waller is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Whalar Group, the leading global Creator company featuring a unique end-to-end Creator ecosystem inclusive of seven unique companies— a Creator and social agency, a 360° talent management company, an IRL campus for Creators and teams, an operating system managing digital talent, a venture studio,...show more

With more than 25 years in the television industry, Cindy has built a distinguished career in program scheduling and acquisitions across leading cable networks. At REELZ, she drives content acquisition across all platforms, evaluating and negotiating high-value program deals that strengthen the network’s brand and expand its audience reach. Based...show more

Scott Winkler is the Head of Commercial Partnerships at Dude Perfect, a leading sports and entertainment media company with more than 115 million subscribers and 18 billion views across major platforms. In his role, Winkler connects major brands and collaborators with Dude Perfect’s massive, multi-generational audience across digital content, live...show more

Lori York is a respected dealmaker and creative force with over 25 years of experience producing, packaging, and selling premium television and film projects in sports, music and television. As Executive Vice President of Television & Film at Roc Nation for nearly five years, Lori is leading original content development and production,...show more