Between 2:00pm-7:00pm pick up your badge early so you can avoid the day one lines and start your meetings first thing Tuesday morning! 

Sevilla

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 are opportunities to network, discuss trends and spark potential partnerships. Complimentary breakfast will be provided.

Sign-ups opened Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 11:00 am ET and closed Thursday January 11th, 2024 at 5:00 pm PT/8:00 pm ET.

Featuring:

Table host

Jessica Bishop

Director, Acquisitions & Co-Productions, Kids & Family

Warner Bros. Discovery

Looking for: Exciting kids 6+ content and animated series. Looking to meet with: Distributors and producers of kid's content.

Table host

Marco Bresaz

Founder & CEO

Pronounced Media

Looking for: New and distinct programming that is deeply engaging. Looking to meet with: Production companies, platform execs and investors.

Table host

Alonso Carrillo

Global TV Lead, Content Acquisition and Partnerships

Tubi

Looking for: Young, female, diverse storytelling. Looking to meet with: Distributors.

Table host

Harvey Grisalez

SVP/Partner

Onza Americas

Looking for: Opportunites to build unscripted offerings and coproductions. Looking to meet with: Creators and producers.

Table host

Craig Junner

SVP, Programming & Content Strategy

Blue Ant Media Inc

Looking for: Partners with interesting libraries to grow and support portfolio. Looking to meet with: Rights holders, producers and distributors.

Table host

Sophia Kelley

VP Acquisitions

Scripps Networks

Table host

Chase Kuertz

Programming Director

ESR eSports Network

Looking for: Esports and gaming related entertainment. Looking to meet with: Buyers and sellers of gaming content.

Table host

Iralyn Valera

Sr. Manager, Future Development

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises

Looking for: Scripted fiction in drama and action genre for series and telenovela. Looking to meet with: Creators, writers, producers interested in developing or adapting content for the US Latin audience.

Chopin

Featuring:

Francesca De Quesada Covey

Chief Innovation and Economic Development Officer

Miami-Dade County

Claire Macdonald

SVP, Executive Director

NATPE Global

Chopin

The first video stream took place three decades ago, yet we still feel far from streaming’s endpoint. Business and talent models remain in flux, the dawn of mixed reality and AI has only just arrived, and the brands and franchises that once dominated are (finally?) ceding share. NATPE Global is excited to announce that Matthew Ball, pioneering tech authority, former streaming executive, producer, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of THE METAVERSE, will take the stage as the opening keynote speaker to talk about these areas and take a look at what is streaming’s next act. ⁠

Featuring:

Matthew Ball

Pioneering Tech Authority, Former Streaming Executive, Executive Producer, Entrepreneur & Best Selling Author

Chopin

Fernando Szew will discuss FOX Entertainment Global’s remit and ever-increasing presence on the international stage with a growing slate of animated, live-action and unscripted IP from such creative units as FOX Alternative Entertainment, Studio Ramsay Global, FOX Entertainment Studios, Bento Box Entertainment, TMZ and MarVista Entertainment. With more than 20 years of experience on the global landscape, Szew will also discuss industry trends, challenges and opportunities the television industry faces daily in today’s fast-changing world

Featuring:

Fernando Szew

Head, FOX Entertainment Studios

FOX Entertainment Global and MarVista Entertainment

Moderating:

Alison Brower

LA Bureau Chief

Business Insider Inc.

Sponsored by:

Biscayne

Join us for an insightful and future-forward discussion amongst industry leaders in this transformative time. With no crystal ball to predict the future, we'll explore the uncharted territory of the industry and seek answers to pressing questions. Where do we go from here, and how do we get there together?  What opportunities lie ahead? Hear from top-level executives about how they are helping rewrite the rulebooks across content licensing, programming, and content distribution, and the intriguing deals that are reshaping the global entertainment landscape.

Featuring:

Elaine Frontain Bryant

EVP, Head of Programming Genres for A&E, Lifetime and LMN

A+E Networks

Scott Herbst

Head of Scripted Development and EVP

Lionsgate Television

Paulo Koelle

Head of Prime Video Latin America

Amazon

Jens Richter

CEO Commercial and International

Fremantle

Courtney Thomasma

Executive Vice President of Streaming

AMC Networks Inc.

Moderating:

Elaine Low

Staff Writer

The Ankler

Chopin

In this special presentation, hear from top data and analytics specialists who will delve into the latest trends and patterns that shape viewer behavior and content consumption across the key regions of Latin America, North America and Europe.

Featuring:

Presenter

Guy Bisson

Executive Director & Co-Founder

Ampere Analysis

Presenter

Jaime Otero

VP Partnerships

Parrot Analytics

Moderating:

Bruce David Klein

President & Executive Producer

Atlas Media Corp

Michelangelo

In Miami and Miami Beach, the Film and Entertainment commission, alongside local agencies, is enhancing incentives, locations, and film-friendly services. This builds on the success major studios and independents have achieved in live-action productions, creating an ideal environment for filmmakers to bring their creative visions to life. Join us to unlock the secrets of the city's compelling incentives, making it an irresistible destination for film professionals.

Featuring:

Lisette Garcia Arrogante

Director, Tourism and Culture Department

City of Miami Beach

Marco Giron

Film and Entertainment Commissioner

Miami-Dade County Office of Film and Entertainment

Bruce Orosz

President

ACT Productions, Inc.

Moderating:

Mathew Ratner

Director, Sports & Entertainment Tourism

Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau

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, December 13, 2023 at 11:00 am ET and closed Thursday January 11th, 2024 at 5:00 pm PT/8:00 pm ET.

Featuring:

Table host

Adolfo Alvarez Rivas

VP On Air Content & Programming

Hola TV US, LLC

Table host

Greg Barnard

Senior Director, Content Acquisitions & Strategy

VIZIO, Inc.

Looking for: Increased engagement across platforms. Looking to meet with: People in sales and strategy.

Table host

Luciano Molina

CEO

Playmakers Entertainment

Looking for: Unscripted series, documentaries, feature films, children programming, VR 360 and short formats. Looking to meet with: Producers and creators with finished, ready to distribute content and buyers/licensees.

Table host

Kasey Newton

Director, Content Acquisitions & Partnerships

Tubi

Table host

Emilia Nuccio

VP, International Content Sales & Distribution

FilmRise

Looking for: Underutilized and undervalued content. Looking to meet with: Those who have worked in linear tv and telecom companies and are now trying to break into the AVOD-FAST space.

Table host

Joe Rivadeneira

SVP, Development & Production

Beyond Productions

Looking for: New content in the social experiment, dating, real estate and docuseries spaces. Looking to meet with: Producers.

Table host

Maggie Salas

Director

Canela Media, Inc.

Table host

Natalie Vinet

SVP, Global Distribution

Boat Rocker Rights Inc

Looking for: Unscripted series/content from seasoned producers. Looking to meet with: Producers and execs in original commissioning.

Table host

Erika Vogt-Lowell

Director of Programming and Acquisitions

HITN

Table host

Catherine Zhang

VP, Content Service & Partnership

TCL North America

Looking for: Viewership growth. Looking to meet with: those who are seeking business growth in premium content.

Sponsored by:

Biscayne

This panel brings together major studio and niche Channel operators, who will look to unravel the intricacies of monetizing FAST Channels in today's evolving content economy.

Discover innovative revenue models and advertising tactics, gain valuable insights into the strategic decisions made when choosing between building an original content portfolio and curating vast content libraries, and learn how operators navigate licensing agreements and partnerships with content providers, content creators, and advertisers to ensure a sustainable and profitable content ecosystem. 

Featuring:

Laura Florence

SVP, Global Channels

Fremantle

Will Gurman

VP, Content Strategy & Business Operations

Pluto TV

Sam Harowitz

VP, Content Acquisition & Partnerships

Tubi

Jamie Schouela

President, Global Channels and Media

Blue Ant Media Inc

Lindsay Stewart

VP, FAST & AVOD Revenue Strategy

AMC Networks Inc.

Moderating:

Liz Huszarik

Chief Strategy Officer

Maverix Insights & Strategy

Michelangelo

Join us for the inaugural NATPE Global Pitch Showcase offering producers and creators from across the globe a unique opportunity to pitch their in-development, Scripted drama, Scripted Comedy and Unscripted/Format projects, to a panel of international experts, in front of an industry audience.

Access is complimentary for all NATPE Global pass holders.

Featuring:

Host

Simone Boyce

Journalist & Host

Judge

Zoé Crabtree

Strategic Content Manager and Head of Acquisitions

Amuz Distribution

Judge

Mark De Angelis

Executive TV Producer/Writer

Around the World in a Day INC

Judge

Mark Montefiore

Founder & CEO

New Metric Media

Chopin

Join Izzet Pinto, CEO of Global Agency for a lively keynote presentation about the pivotal intersection of marketing and distribution in the TV business. Explore the power of 360-degree communication strategies and discover the secrets of the extraordinary marketing campaigns that have propelled Turkish dramas to unparalleled success worldwide.

Featuring:

Izzet Pinto

CEO

Global Agency

Michelangelo

No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity.

These intimate and interactive sessions give you a chance to hear about the future plans and priorities of the industry’s major content investors first-hand, as well as participate in some Q&A and meet-and-greets. You are welcome to attend as many of these popular buyer briefing sessions as you can fit into your schedule! Space will be filled on a first-come, first-seated basis until we hit room capacity.

** Seating is limited to 40 delegates **

PLEASE NOTE: Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early.

Featuring:

Sandra Smester

EVP Content & Programming

Telemundo NBC Enterprises

Sponsored by:

Chopin

David Oyelowo will receive The Hollywood Reporter's esteemed "Trailblazer Award" for his contributions to storytelling as an actor, producer, director and writer in both television and film.

The award, whose honorees recently have included Eva Longoria, Cris Abrego, Niecy Nash and America Ferrera, is given to artists and industry leaders whose work consistently uplifts and illuminates stories and characters that have been traditionally marginalized in Hollywood and the global entertainment marketplace.

Recipients of the "Trailblazer Award" also have used their platforms and influence to create opportunities for emerging artists and to support their peers in meaningful, change-effecting ways - all in order to create a more equitable share of opportunities for artists in Hollywood.

Following the award presentation, Oyelowo will sit down with Hollywood Reporter Contributing Editor Stacey Wilson Hunt for a wide-ranging interview about his career, including his recent Golden-Globe nominated turn as the lead in Paramount +'s Lawmen: Bass Reeves, on which he also served as an executive producer alongside Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan.

Featuring:

David Oyelowo

Actor and Producer

Moderating:

Stacey Wilson Hunt

Contributing Editor

The Hollywood Reporter

Meet new business partners and reunite with old friends from around the world over hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, as we celebrate the return of NATPE Global.

Sponsored by:

Biscayne

No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity.

Join us for a thought-provoking high-level panel discussion featuring top executives from leading Streaming Platforms and Connected TV companies. Discover how these industry leaders are navigating the complex landscape of content discoverability. Learn about the strategies and technologies they employ to help viewers find the content they love in an increasingly crowded digital space.

Our panelists will share insights on innovative tactics & engagement strategies for reducing churn and increasing return; monetization models, ad strategies, and cost management techniques for staying profitable and addressing the challenge of subscription fatigue by offering unique content, bundling options, and creating value that keeps subscribers engaged.

Complimentary coffee and breakfast buffet will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Adding this session to your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early.

Featuring:

Greg Barnard

Senior Director, Content Acquisitions & Strategy

VIZIO, Inc.

Looking for: Increased engagement across platforms. Looking to meet with: People in sales and strategy.

Erick Opeka

Chief Strategy Officer and President

Cineverse

Gene Pao

EVP, Strategy & Digital

Shout! Factory

Moderating:

Dade Hayes

Business Editor

Deadline

Sevilla

Michelangelo

No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity.

These intimate and interactive sessions give you a chance to hear about the future plans and priorities of the industry’s major content investors first-hand, as well as participate in some Q&A and meet-and-greets. You are welcome to attend as many of these popular buyer briefing sessions as you can fit into your schedule! Space will be filled on a first-come, first-seated basis until we hit room capacity.

** Seating is limited to 40 delegates **

PLEASE NOTE: Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early.

Featuring:

Sam Harowitz

VP, Content Acquisition & Partnerships

Tubi

Sponsored by:

Chopin

Join us for a thought-provoking town-hall discussion on the ever-evolving landscape of content ownership in the TV industry. Our panel of experts will answer questions and uncover the multifaceted concept of content ownership, from intellectual property rights to distribution rights, managing and maintaining ancillary rights and its impact on creative freedom. Hear About the contrasting approaches to content ownership in North America and other regions, highlighting legal frameworks, licensing practices, and cultural factors & examine the role of International partnerships and their impact on content ownership agreements.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, express opinions, and engage in a direct dialogue with the panel throughout this session.

Featuring:

Richard Gray

Managing Director

ACF Investment Bank

Katie Keenan

Group Director of Acquisitions, UK & ROI

Sky TV

Jeff Sagansky

Co-Founder

Jeff Sagansky

Moderating:

Robert Friedman

CEO

Bungalow Media + Entertainment

Sponsored by:

Chopin

In today's rapidly evolving media landscape, TV distribution has taken center stage as a critical component of the entertainment industry. As new technologies, platforms, and consumption habits continue to emerge, understanding the intricacies of TV distribution deal structures has never been more crucial. This panel brings together industry experts to delve into the intricate world of TV distribution, exploring the future of distribution with the rise of FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television), the impact of emerging technology on content distribution, and the challenges posed by increasing production costs.

Featuring:

Jeff Clanagan

President & Chief Distribution Officer

Hartbeat

Susanne Frank

Director ZDFE, Drama

ZDF Studios GmbH

Patricia Jasin

Head of International Distribution

Warner Bros. Discovery

Lawrence Szabo

EVP, U.S. Content Distribution

BBC Studios

Moderating:

Mansha Daswani

Editor-in-Chief

World Screen

Michelangelo

Join us for the inaugural NATPE Global Pitch Showcase offering producers and creators from across the globe a unique opportunity to pitch their in-development, Scripted drama, Scripted Comedy and Unscripted/Format projects, to a panel of international experts, in front of an industry audience.

Access is complimentary for all NATPE Global pass holders.

Featuring:

Host

Simone Boyce

Journalist & Host

Judge

Larry Grimaldi

SVP, Development & Production

MarVista Entertainment

Judge

Chevonne O'Shaughnessy

President

American Cinema International

Judge

Luis Peraza

Managing Director

Pyrus Media

Chopin

Hear from these dynamic leaders about Paramount’s global vision and strategy. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the company will maximize its content across its many touchpoints, such as Paramount+, Pluto TV, consumer products, cable networks and free-to-air networks. You will hear how licensing seamlessly integrates into Paramount’s global vision and hear firsthand how Paramount maintains its unwavering commitment to a tailor-made approach for international content sales and distribution, ensuring a one-of-a-kind and unmatched entertainment experience for audiences worldwide.

Featuring:

Pam Kaufman

President and CEO, International Markets, Global Consumer Products & Experiences

Paramount

Lisa Kramer

President, International TV Licensing

Paramount Global Content Distribution

Moderating:

Mansha Daswani

Editor-in-Chief

World Screen

Chopin

Join us for an electrifying Fireside Chat with Chris M. Williams, the forward-thinking leader at the helm of pocket.watch, the largest independent kids and family content studio reshaping the landscape of creator-led entertainment. This exclusive event will delve into the captivating journey of how the digital-focused studio has ingeniously transformed digital content into multiplatform global franchises, the impact of the overall creator economy on the media ecosystem, and provide a glimpse into untapped opportunities and innovative ideas that could fuel further growth for the industry.

Featuring:

Chris M. Williams

Founder & CEO

pocket.watch

Moderating:

Dade Hayes

Business Editor

Deadline

Sponsored by:

Biscayne

This is an invitation-only event.

The Wonder Women Panel & Luncheon was developed by NATPE Global and WAWA (Worldwide Audiovisual Women's Association). This exclusive event will bring together a panel with the finalists for the 2023 WAWA Woman of the Year Award for an inspiring afternoon of networking, a great meal, and an engaging conversation. This is an invitation-only event.

The maxim “change is the only constant” is perhaps nowhere more true than in the global entertainment industry, which at its core is characterized by disruption and transformation. At an exclusive WAWA gathering at NATPE Miami in 2020, Cynthia Hudson declared that the industry was experiencing a period of unprecedented change, comparing the moment with the transition from horse-drawn carriage to automobile. Inspired, the group concluded that it was the perfect time to embrace creativity and innovation in order to move forward. No one could have anticipated that the world would come to a standstill just a month later.

Now, four years on, Hudson returns along with the WAWA Woman of the Year 2023 nominees to assess the transformative journey since her forward-looking NATPE 2020 speech. Examining the industry shifts, business models, and adaptation over the past four years, this panel explores the unprecedented change we faced and the reality that unfolded. How much have we changed? What is not working anymore?

Adding this session to your calendar, does not guarantee admission.

Featuring:

Carmen Larios

SVP Content

A&E and Lifetime Networks, Latin America

Selina Nederhand

SVP & Co-Networks Head of Content Strategy

Sony Pictures Television

Moderating:

Cynthia Hudson

SVP & General Manager

CNN en Español

Michelangelo

Join us for the inaugural NATPE Global Pitch Showcase offering producers and creators from across the globe a unique opportunity to pitch their in-development, Scripted drama, Scripted Comedy and Unscripted/Format projects, to a panel of international experts, in front of an industry audience.

Access is complimentary for all NATPE Global pass holders.

Featuring:

Host

Simone Boyce

Journalist & Host

Judge

Gachi Ciurluini

VP of Content Strategy

Canela Media, Inc.

Judge

Liz Levenson

Sales & Acquisitions

Cactus Tree Entertainment

Judge

Aliza Rosen

Owner

AYR Media

Sponsored by:

Biscayne

What’s the secret sauce when it comes to concepting a show that adapts seamlessly in different territories? In this session content creators and studios discuss the types of collaborations that need to be in place to create format IP that crosses international borders, and the key ingredients that need to be baked into the original concept.

Featuring:

Ilan Arboleda

Co-Founder & Producer

CreativeChaos vmg

Sophie Ferron

President

GRB Media Ranch

Felipe Osorio

SVP, Content Verticals

Canela Media

Satmohan Panesar

Commissioner Editor, Unscripted/Non Fiction

ITV Studios

Looking for: Smart and intelligent premium factual storytelling. Looking to meet with: Content creators with new IP and execs from networks looking for co-pro partners in the UK.

Michael Schmidt

President

SIPUR Studios

Moderating:

Melissa Grego

CEO

Hollywood Radio & Television Society (HRTS)

Chopin

Driving the content of a major entertainment platform, whether free-to-air or OTT, requires remarkable dexterity in this rapidly-evolving media landscape. What's coming next? Acquisitions? Production alliances? Monetization? Out of the box? During this blockbuster panel four of the top Latin American CCOs will discuss their day-to-day challenges and Opportunities. The classic NATPE panel ‘en Español!’ is back!!

Ser CCO (Chief Content Officer) de un medio líder (sea TV abierta o plataforma OTT) es un gran desafío en estos tiempos revueltos, donde todo evoluciona a cada paso. ¿Cómo se enfrenta lo que viene? Adquisiciones, producción, allianzas. ¿Monetización? Disrupciones? En Miami, 4 de los top CCOs de América Latina debaten… El clásico panel ‘en español’ de NATPE está de regreso!

This session will be presented in Spanish.

Translation services will be provided on site.

Featuring:

Mariano Cesar

Head of General Entertainment Content, Latin America & US Hispanic

Warner Bros. Discovery

Ronald Day

President, Entertainment and Chief Content Officer

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises

Vincenzo Gratteri

SVP Content Development, ViX

Televisa Univision

Francisco Morales

Head of Content Strategy and Acquisitions, Latin America

Amazon

Moderating:

Nicolas Smirnoff

Director

Prensario Internacional

After a busy day of meetings and thought-provoking sessions, enjoy a refreshing cocktail on the rooftop pool deck and take advantage of another fabulous networking opportunity.

Access is complimentary for all NATPE Global pass holders.

Sevilla

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 are opportunities to network, discuss trends and spark potential partnerships. Complimentary breakfast will be provided.

Sign-ups opened Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 11:00 am ET and closed Thursday January 11th, 2024 at 5:00 pm PT/8:00 pm ET.

Featuring:

Table host

Sheila Aguirre

EVP, Co-Production and Distribution

Fremantle International

Table host

Daniel Djahjah

Content Partnerships Director

Pluto TV

Looking for: 2nd window content in non-exclusivity that can be from multiple genres: movies, series, non-fiction, true crime/investigation, sports, FAST channel offers. Looking to meet with: Distributors of finished content.

Table host

Satmohan Panesar

Commissioner Editor, Unscripted/Non Fiction

ITV Studios

Looking for: Smart and intelligent premium factual storytelling. Looking to meet with: Content creators with new IP and execs from networks looking for co-pro partners in the UK.

Table host

Guillermo Sierra

Head of Television and Digital Services

HITN

Looking for: Factual and preschool content. Looking to meet with: Producers and distributors, broadcasters interested in coproductions.

Table host

Michelle Wasserman

SVP LATAM, USH & Brazil

Banijay Rights

Looking to meet with: Content decision makers

Chopin

In recent times, our industry has faced a whirlwind of change that has come with undeniable challenges, pushing many professionals to showcase remarkable resilience."New Year, New Paths," reframes change as an opportunity waiting to be seized. Join us as accomplished guests share their individual journeys to promising new avenues and gain insights into the mindset that led to their newfound successes.

Moderated by Marco Bresaz, the Founder of Pronounced Media and a self-professed realistic optimist, this discussion is an essential exploration of how to successfully adapt and transform your approach. Start the new year on a positive note as you learn strategies to break free from stagnation and navigate toward exciting opportunities for business growth.

Featuring:

Panelist

Lynnwood Bibbens

CEO

ReachTV

Jeff Goldman

President & Founder

Octopean Media

Adam Neuhaus

Producer

Neuhaus Ideas

Panelist

Aliza Rosen

Owner

AYR Media

Moderating:

Marco Bresaz

Founder & CEO

Pronounced Media

Looking for: New and distinct programming that is deeply engaging. Looking to meet with: Production companies, platform execs and investors.

Sponsored by:

Chopin

Explore the dynamic landscape of content creation, brand partnerships, and advertising strategies in the rapidly evolving streaming era. Real-world case studies will provide a comprehensive understanding of successful brand-content collaborations,  and a deep dive into the emerging trends and challenges in streaming advertising will offer actionable insights on how brands can effectively adapt to this new digital environment

Featuring:

Yamilet Bermudez

Managing Director

IPG Mediabrands Miami

Manu Gabaldon

Strategy Director

Ogilvy

Alberto Pardo

Founder & CEO

Adsmovil

Marcelo Romeo

CMO

Newsan

Moderating:

Roko Izarra

General Director

PRODU

Cheers with us as we wrap on this year’s NATPE Global event.