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Sheila Hall Aguirre is EVP, Co-Production and Distribution, Fremantle International, overseeing the Latin America and the US Hispanic market. Since joining Fremantle in 2002, Aguirre has overseen the distribution strategy, set the negotiation timeline and closed agreements in Latin America, whilst building relationships with platforms in the region. Additionally, Aguirre...show more
Speaking on: Breakfast With A Decision Maker #2
Ilan Arboleda is co-founder and producer of the New York-based film and TV company, CreativeChaos vmg.
Among the company’s recent credits include Murder of God’s Banker (Paramount+), King of Cool with Appian Way (TCM, Sky, Arte), Los Tigre del Norte at Folsom Prison (Netflix) as well as the upcoming Mafia Spies (Paramount+), based on Thomas Maier’s bestselling novel. With a diverse...show more
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Matthew Ball
Pioneering Tech Authority, Former Streaming Executive, Executive Producer, Entrepreneur & Best Selling Author
Matthew Ball provides the definitive explainer of the technological revolution reshaping our global economy, disrupting nearly every industry, and forever altering human society. As the term and concept of the metaverse have burst into public consciousness, no voice has been more prominent, influential, and praised than Matthew Ball and his...show more
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Greg Barnard is the Director of Content Acquisition at VIZIO, leading acquisition strategies for VIZIO’s ad-supported WatchFree+ streaming service. Since joining VIZIO, he has initiated, analyzed and negotiated both syndication and exclusive content deals across content partners. A seasoned executive in media and entertainment, Greg has also held content acquisition...show more
Speaking on: Lunch With A Decision Maker; Content Discovery & Profitability in the Connected TV Era (Breakfast)
Floris Bauer is Co-Founder and President of Gunpowder & Sky, an independent studio that develops and produces award-winning film, television, audio and virtual reality projects. Since launching Gunpowder & Sky with Van Toffler in 2016, the studio has released more than 60 feature films and series in theaters and on leading...show more
Speaking on: Content Discovery & Profitability in the Connected TV Era (Breakfast)
Guy Bisson has been a leading entertainment market analyst with a specialisation in the global television business for the past 30 years. He is a regular speaker and moderator at many of the world’s leading entertainment business conferences, a frequent media commentator in print and broadcast and author of numerous reports and...show more
Speaking on: Worldwide Watch: Exploring Content Consumption & Viewership Trends Across Regions
After long and successful tenures developing and producing premium nonfiction content and overseeing content strategy for leading media brands including AMC Networks, Paramount Media Networks and ABC, Marco Bresaz launched Pronounced Media in 2023. Pronounced Media is devoted to deeply engaging storytelling that fully entertains as it opens viewers minds...show more
Speaking on: New Year, New Path; Breakfast With A Decision Maker #1
Alonso Carrillo serves as the Senior Manager of Content Acquisitions and Partnerships, acting as the global TV Lead for all third-party licensed television acquisition deals at Tubi.
He oversees programming decisions and manages content acquisition strategy across all major studio, independent, and distributor partnerships. Carrillo is tasked with expanding Tubi’s television...show more
Speaking on: Breakfast With A Decision Maker #1
Mariano Cesar
Head of General Entertainment Content, Latin America & US Hispanic
Warner Bros. Discovery
Mariano Cesar es Líder de Contenidos de Entretenimiento General para América Latina y US Hispanic en Warner Bros. Discovery. Desde esta posición tiene a sucargo el liderazgo de todos los equipos de contenido y producción del extenso portafolio de marcas de entretenimiento general en la región, incluyendo las áreas de...show more
Speaking on: Super CCO Panel, en Español!
As Vice President of Content Strategy at Canela Media, Gachi Ciurluini leads the content team at Canela TV, spearheading the development and execution of robust content strategies, acquisitions, and original content initiatives. A pivotal collaborator with the Content Partnerships and Programming teams, she ensures seamless alignment with the company's vision...show more
Speaking on: NATPE Global Pitch Showcase (Unscripted)
Jeff Clanagan is an award-winning producer and innovator in entertainment, serving as President & Chief Distribution Officer of Hartbeat, Kevin Hart’s global, multi-platform entertainment company. Clanagan leads the Hartbeat Media division, which connects with consumers around the world through events, gaming, music publishing, Web3 initiatives, and an expansive distribution network....show more
Speaking on: Charting the Future: TV Distribution
Elif Dagdeviren started to work as a book translator at high school and translated many films and TV serials for TRT (Turkish Radio and Television). After graduation from university, she became a journalist ranging from reporter to editor-in-chief
(Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, etc.). She worked as a columnist, reporter, and interviewer...show more
Speaking on: Keynote Presentation: Redefining Entertainment in a Connected World (Elif Dagdeviren)
Mansha Daswani is the editor-in-chief of World Screen, with overall responsibility for its English-language print and online publications and its lineup of successful virtual conferences, covering all segments of the business, including scripted, kids, factual and formats. As associate publisher she assists in crafting World Screen‘s overall strategic directives and...show more
Speaking on: Charting the Future: TV Distribution
Ronald Day is President of Entertainment and Content Strategy for NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. In his role, Day leads the company’s content strategy with a focus on daily entertainment and in collaboration with Telemundo Global Studios, News and Sports. Additionally, Day ensures content is available on all Telemundo platforms including Universo and
Peacock, as well as...show more
Speaking on: Super CCO Panel, en Español!
Laura Florence brings nearly 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry to her current position as SVP, Global FAST Channels at Fremantle. Previously serving as SVP & GM Digital at Chicken Soup for the Soul, she oversaw Redbox and Crackle+ digital platforms, including TVOD, AVOD, FAST channels and...show more
Speaking on: Unpacking Monetization Strategies, Challenges, and Motivations in the World of FAST Channels.
Bungalow was founded by CEO Robert Friedman, a 30-year entertainment veteran, who has held an array of senior executive positions including President of Radical Media & Entertainment; President of AOL, Interactive Marketing, TV & Ad Sales; Co-Chairman of New Line Cinema in charge of worldwide Theatrical Marketing and Licensing and...show more
Speaking on: Town Hall: Content Ownership In A Global Landscape
Richard Gray is a Managing Director at ACF, a leading global Investment Bank, specialized in selling, buying, fundraising, securitization, and pre and post deal services for brands and businesses in intellectual property, content creation and international distribution. He is also a co-founder and co-owner of the business with over 20 years’ investment banking
Speaking on: Town Hall: Content Ownership In A Global Landscape
Will Gurman is VP of Global Partnerships and Content Strategy at Pluto TV. In his current role, Will works cross functionally to optimize the growth and performance of Pluto TV’s content partnerships and Paramount’s vast content library, and to expand the global reach and monetization of the content Pluto TV...show more
Speaking on: Unpacking Monetization Strategies, Challenges, and Motivations in the World of FAST Channels.
Daly is charged with identifying, developing, and creating impactful, top-quality, brand-building content across the company’s three linear networks,
Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and Hallmark Drama, as well as its SVOD service, Hallmark Movies Now, and AVOD platform, Hallmark Movies & More. Additionally, she is responsible for building on Hallmark...show more
Speaking on: Lunch With A Decision Maker
As Vice President, Content Acquisition and Partnerships, Samuel Harowitz leads all third-party licensed programming acquisitions with indie partners and major studios and brands for Tubi. Harowitz manages international content acquisition, sports, and FAST channels including, mostly recently, the Warner Bros. Discovery partnership bringing Westworld and The Nevers to the platform,...show more
Speaking on: Buyer Spotlights: Tubi; Unpacking Monetization Strategies, Challenges, and Motivations in the World of FAST Channels.
Dade Hayes has specialized in entertainment business coverage as a writer and editor for Deadline, Variety and Entertainment Weekly, among other outlets. At Deadline, where he is Business Editor, he covers financial and corporate news, along with streaming, film, television, technology, sports and advertising. Hayes has written three books, including BINGE TIMES (William...show more
Speaking on: Content Discovery & Profitability in the Connected TV Era (Breakfast)
Cynthia Hudson is senior vice president and managing director of CNN en Español and Hispanic strategy for CNN/U.S. Hudson oversees all aspects of CNN’s Spanish-language media businesses, including newsgathering, editorial content, programming, production, operations and personnel, of the CNN en Español 24/7 television news networks, CnnEspañol.com and CNN en Español
Speaking on: WAWA Wonder Women Lunch: Reinventing the wheel in times of disruption
Visionary strategic thinker and insights leader with 25+ years of experience at Warner Bros. Discovery and Maverix Insights. Proven track record of leading transformative ventures, revitalizing established brands, and driving business success through data and insights.
Led a team of 120+ researchers, analysts, and data scientists at Warner Bros....show more
Speaking on: Unpacking Monetization Strategies, Challenges, and Motivations in the World of FAST Channels.
Patricia Jasin
Country Manager Colombia and Head of International Distribution – Warner Bros. Discovery Latin America/US Hispanic
Warner Bros. Discovery
As Country Manager of Colombia, Patricia Jasin oversees all the company’s operations in the Colombian market including: distribution, advertising, production, programming, marketing, finance, research, human resources, and communication. Additionally, sheis Senior Vice President of International TV Distribution (ITVD) for Latin America, managing the strategy for syndication and sales of international...show more
Speaking on: Charting the Future: TV Distribution
Pam Kaufman
President and CEO, International Markets, Global Consumer Products & Experiences
Paramount
Pam Kaufman is President and CEO of International Markets, Global Consumer Products & Experiences for Paramount, one of the largest entertainment companies in the world. Pam is responsible for leading the continued globalization of Paramount’s operations, driving growth of the company’s international business across six continents, which includes an expansive streaming portfolio, free-to-air...show more
Based in Mexico City, Paulo has been with Amazon since 2019. His first role was as General Manager and Head of Marketing for Prime Video Spanish-Speaking LATAM, where he and his team were responsible for growing the Mexico business as well as the expansion into Spanish-speaking Latin America. This included...show more
Carmen Larios is Senior Vice President of Content, responsible for the editorial strategy and content of the A&E and Lifetime brands on their different platforms. She is the head of the On-Air, Marketing, Programming and Production teams based in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and Miami.
Larios joined the A+E team in...show more
Speaking on: WAWA Wonder Women Lunch: Reinventing the wheel in times of disruption
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
Francisco has over two decades of experience in content acquisition, distribution, programming and original content development for television and digital platforms. He has been with Amazon for six years, where he first led all content Strategy and Acquisition for Mexico, and how in his new role, he oversees content/programming strategy...show more
Speaking on: Super CCO Panel, en Español!
She has been Director of TV Azteca Internacional, Director of TVC (the channel network of the cable operator PCTV), and Director of special projects of Canal Once and Canal del Congreso Mexicano, as well as director of media and founder of the Undergrad program of Journalism at the University of...show more
Speaking on: WAWA Wonder Women Lunch: Reinventing the wheel in times of disruption
Selina Nederhand
Senior Vice President & Co-Networks Head of Content Strategy
Sony Pictures Television
Adam Neuhaus is the principal at ideas production company, Neuhaus Ideas. Prior, Adam spent seven years as head of development for 30for30, ESPN Films and ESPN+, developing and producing 100+ stories across feature length documentaries, docuseries, scripted adaptations, digital series, and 30for30 Podcasts. Previously, Adam was head of development for RadicalMedia, developed non-scripted at Original Media, came...show more
Speaking on: New Year, New Path
Kasey Newton serves as Director, Content Acquisitions & Partnerships for Tubi. She leads the team responsible for Tubi's global AVOD revenue share & FAST channel business with all studios, global indies, and third-party producers. Prior to her current role, she oversaw the Digital Distribution & Business Development team at Tubi....show more
Speaking on: Lunch With A Decision Maker
Emilia Nuccio has spent most of her career as a leader in the domestic and international sales and digital distribution arena focusing on acquisitions, licensing and merchandising. Past positions include SVP of sales at Dynamic Television; president of international sales at Echo Bridge for two years following four years as...show more
Speaking on: Lunch With A Decision Maker
Erick Opeka is chief strategy officer and president of Cineverse, where he drives the distribution company’s corporate strategy and M+A efforts, and also oversees a portfolio of more than two dozen streaming SVOD, AVOD and FAST linear networks available online, on mobile devices, gaming consoles, and connected TVs. These networks include the company's...show more
Speaking on: Content Discovery & Profitability in the Connected TV Era (Breakfast)
As SVP of Content Verticals, Felipe Osorio oversees music, kids and sports content across Canela Media’s portfolio of brands. A well-respected executive in the Hispanic media landscape, Felipe was instrumental in launching Canela Deportes, the company’s flagship service for original sports programming, news, and games from the NFL, NBA, MLS and MLB.
Speaking on: Have Content, Will Travel
With 18 years’ experience in production, development, commissioning and senior leadership, Satmohan has an eye for unscripted content with domestic and global appeal. His commissions include ITV’s breakout entertainment hit The 1% Club, returning reality format Loaded In Paradise and awarding winning feature documentary The Football, His Wife and The...show more
Speaking on: Breakfast With A Decision Maker #2; Have Content, Will Travel
Gene Pao was named EVP Strategy and Digital in 2021 and currently oversees strategy, non-physical distribution and sales, production, marketing, corporate development, and the digital channel business. Gene was SVP of Digital Enterprises where he successfully lead Shout!'s expansion into digital content distribution by brokering key relationships with Tubi, Pluto...show more
Speaking on: Content Discovery & Profitability in the Connected TV Era (Breakfast)
Izzet Pinto, founder of TV content distributor Global Agency, born in 1978. Izzet was educated in Turkey and the United States and after several years in business in Asia, he became a literary agent, representing Turkey's bestselling authors abroad.
He has built his company in 2006 which is a byword...show more
Speaking on: Keynote Presentation: Izzet Pinto
Richter oversees the global distribution of Fremantle’s finished programme catalogue and the company’s international content and acquisitions strategy. He also oversees Fremantle’s growing FAST channel D2C business and leads the international team who are based in ten local sales offices around the world.
Since joining the business in 2014, Richter has...show more
Joe Rivadeneira has been developing, selling, and producing television for over a decade specializing in non-scripted development and talent packaging. He currently is the senior vice president of factual programming for Beyond Productions and is currently producing for Amazon, NBCU, Hulu and others. Previously, he was leading Vox Media Studios...show more
Speaking on: Lunch With A Decision Maker
Aliza Rosen is the founder and president of AYR Media, a full-service production company focused on premium unscripted and documentary content, encompassing podcasts, television and film.
A veteran producer and development executive with expertise across all mediums, Rosen launched AYR in 2020. The company currently has a diverse...show more
Speaking on: New Year, New Path; NATPE Global Pitch Showcase (Unscripted)
Augusto Rovegno is the Senior Vice President of Content at ViX, TelevisaUnivision’s Spanish- language streaming service to exclusively serve the Spanish-speaking world. With more than 17 years of experience in television media and streaming services in Argentina and the U.S., Augusto has expertise in content acquisition, live sports programming, and...show more
Jeff Sagansky has been a long time investor, executive and producer in the entertainment/tech business. Over
the past 12 years Sagansky has co- founded with his partner Harry Sloan nine special purpose acquisition companies, which have acquired and taken public companies including Draft Kings, Target Hospitality, the specialty lodging company,...show more
Speaking on: Town Hall: Content Ownership In A Global Landscape
As Director of Canela Kids, Maggie Salas-Amaro oversees Canela Media's portfolio of children’s content including development and production for originals and co-productions featuring educational and family-friendly content that celebrates Hispanic culture. She was instrumental in the rollout of Canela Kids mobile app and seven FAST channels in the U.S. and Latin America, with content from Mattel franchises...show more
Speaking on: Lunch With A Decision Maker
A longtime senior executive in international television, Michael boasts extensive experience in launching and orchestrating many hit series and formats. For global Israeli studio SIPUR, those include the award-winning documentaries THE DEVIL’S CONFESSION: THE LOST EICHMANN TAPES with Amazon MGM Studios and MUNICH ’72 with Global Screen and Israel’s HOT...show more
Speaking on: Have Content, Will Travel
Jamie Schouela serves as President, Global Channels and Media at Blue Ant Media, where he leads the strategic direction and operations of the company’s free streaming and pay-TV television networks around the world. In this role, he manages content development and acquisitions, scheduling, marketing and communications for all international channels...show more
Speaking on: Unpacking Monetization Strategies, Challenges, and Motivations in the World of FAST Channels.
Guillermo has designed, developed, branded and launched free and pay television channels, as well as digital OTT services, in multiple territories in the United States, Europe and Latin America. He has broad management skills including programming, acquisitions, scheduling, marketing, technical operations and revenue generation from affiliates, advertisers and viewers.
Guillermo has...show more
Speaking on: Breakfast With A Decision Maker #2
Sandra Smester is the Executive Vice President of Programming and Content Development for NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. In this role, Smester oversees the development and execution of programming for the network. Smester is responsible for primetime and daytime programming, content acquisitions, long and short-term program planning and scheduling, and the company’s cable...show more
Speaking on: Buyer Spotlights: Telemundo
Lindsay Stewart is Vice President of FAST & AVOD Revenue Strategy at AMC Networks. In this role, she
leads strategic direction and business development for AMC Networks’ free, ad-supported streaming
products.
Internally sourced to launch the company’s first FAST partnership with Pluto TV in 2020, Stewart has been integral to...show more
Speaking on: Unpacking Monetization Strategies, Challenges, and Motivations in the World of FAST Channels.
As Executive Vice President, U.S. Content Distribution, Lawrence Szabo leads co-production and content acquisition deals for the U.S. across the full landscape of streaming platforms and linear networks. He plays a central role in shaping BBC Studios’ strategic direction and generating growth and profit across the region’s content licensing division, in...show more
Speaking on: Charting the Future: TV Distribution
Fernando Szew is CEO of FOX Entertainment Global, which oversees the international, multi- platform sales and distribution of intellectual property owned and produced by FOX Entertainment and its growing portfolio of in-house production studios, as well as premium content acquired from outside producers. He also is Founding Partner and CEO...show more
Speaking on: In Conversation With: Fernando Szew (Fox Entertainment Global)
As VP Global Factual Sales at Boat Rocker Studios, Natalie oversees non-scripted/factual content distribution and leads strategy on international programme sales, acquisitions and pre-sales, whilst also managing television and digital media rights sales in the Americas, UK, Spain, Italy, and France.
Prior to joining the Boat Rocker team Natalie was VP...show more
Speaking on: Lunch With A Decision Maker
As the founder and CEO of pocket.watch, Chris M. Williams sets the company’s vision as it entertains and inspires kids and families through digital-first content and sparks their imaginations with lifestyle products ranging from toys to toothbrushes. Ultimately, it creates global franchises for Generation Alpha and recently became the largest...show more
Speaking on: In Conversation With: Chris Williams (pocket.watch)
