Tuesday, January 16

11:15am	View From the Top: “Business Unusual” (11:15am - 12:00pm) 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 EVP, Streaming AMC Networks Inc. Moderating: Elaine Low Staff Writer The Ankler
12:00pm	Worldwide Watch: Exploring Content Consumption & Viewership Trends Across Regions (12:00pm - 12:30pm) 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
2:00pm	Unpacking Monetization Strategies, Challenges, and Motivations in the World of FAST Channels. (2:00pm - 2:45pm) 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 FAST 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

Wednesday, January 17

7:45am	Streaming+ Breakfast: Content Discovery & Profitability in the Connected TV Era (7:45am - 9:00am) 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 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
9:15am	Town Hall: Content Ownership In A Global Landscape (9:15am - 10:00am) 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
10:15am	Charting the Future: TV Distribution (10:15am - 11:00am) 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 SVP ITVD Latam & CM Colombia, Warner Bros. Discovery Latin America Warner Bros. Discovery Lawrence Szabo EVP, U.S. Content Distribution BBC Studios Moderating: Mansha Daswani Editor-in-Chief World Screen
12:30pm	WAWA Wonder Women Lunch: Reinventing the wheel in times of disruption (12:30pm - 2:00pm) 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 Senior Vice President & Co-Networks Head of Content Strategy Sony Pictures Television Moderating: Cynthia Hudson SVP & General Manager CNN en Español
3:15pm	Have Content, Will Travel (3:15pm - 4:00pm) 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)
4:15pm	Super CCO Panel, en Español! (4:15pm - 5:00pm) 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 & Content Strategy 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

Thursday, January 18

9:45am

New Year, New Path (9:45am - 10:30am)

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.