Renowned as an entrepreneur, television executive, award-winning producer, and showrunner, Cris Abrego has been a formidable force at the forefront of the media and entertainment industry for over two decades. In 2023, he co-founded Hyphenate Media Group, where he serves as Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, setting the strategy and...show more

As Chief Client Officer of GroupM Canada, Urania Agas leads the agency’s client leadership teams across all brands, with a proven track record of driving client success and building lasting relationships. With 20+ years of industry experience and over 12 years in progressively senior roles with the GroupM family, she has powered...show more

As SVP/GM, FAST Channels & VOD Sales Beth Anderson leads BBC Studios’ FAST and catalogue VOD sales initiative, developing audience and platform relationships and serving a dynamic selection of channel brands and content packages across North America and Latin America, EMEA, and beyond. She oversees business development, programming, marketing...show more

Peter Andrews is the Head of Network Programming for Australian Broadcaster SBS and is based in Sydney. He is responsible for the overall programming & content strategy for SBS, SBS On Demand, SBS VICELAND, SBS Food and SBS World Movies, overseeing the team that is responsible for the acquisition of...show more

The pioneer of the Israeli formats industry internationally, and the CEO and founder of Armoza Formats, Avi Armoza is one of Israel's leading film and television producers.

Avi has been working in television and film business for more than 20 years. He began his tenure when he founded JCS Productions, which...show more

Michael Bancroft is the host and executive producer of the globally distributed television show Beyond Innovation that uncovers the world’s new and emerging technologies changing the way we live and do business, airing in over 70 countries. He is also the co-host of The Feed with Amber Mac and Michael B on SiriusXM, an internationally syndicated radio...show more

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

Betsy Beers is a groundbreaking producer and the longtime producing partner of Shonda Rhimes. Under the Shondaland banner, they have developed and produced some of the most industry-leading series in television. Through Shondaland’s unprecedented exclusive deal with Netflix, Beers serves as executive producer on “Bridgerton,” one of the most watched...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, Australia and Singapore. 

Mark joined Blue Ant Media after its acquisition of the award-winning production and distribution company, marblemedia and D360, which he co-founded and served as co-CEO...show more

Simone Boyce is an Emmy-nominated journalist, award-winning creative producer, and TV host. For the past 15 years, she’s been a standout in the media landscape, driving conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire. As she’s made her mark across NBC News, MSNBC, Roku, Access Hollywood, and MTV, Simone has proven that...show more

Paul Buccieri is President & Chairman of A+E Networks Group, home to some of the most powerful brands in media including A&E, Lifetime, The HISTORY Channel, LMN, FYI and Vice TV. Paul oversees all aspects of the company, including Programming, Ad Sales, People Team, Communications, Global Content Sales and Licensing, the Scripted and Unscripted...show more

Based in the New York Metro area, as Senior Vice President of Programming and Strategy at Cineverse, Sara leads content planning and insights across 20+ FAST Channels and 8+ SVOD platforms including Screambox (horror), DOVE (romance & dramas), Fandor (indie films), and many more. She takes a consumer-centric approach to...show more

Herman, founder and innovator of Adease Advertising Intelligence and aurbit, is reshaping how the media industry approaches engagement and monetization. Through Adease, he delivers fast, accurate reports on advertising activity across North American media channels, equipping clients with actionable insights to stay competitive and create value.

Building on Adease’s success, Herman...show more

Hernán Cerdeiro former founder & CCO of AnyGivenDay, a digital full-service collaboration and ideation company he created in 2016 is now Samy Alliance’s CCO for Americas managing the creative output from the US to South America. 

Ex VP Executive Creative Director at the advertising agency Conill Saatchi & Saatchi, he...show more

Pablo Contreras is a tax lawyer, specializing in the entertainment and sports industries, with extensive experience in tax structuring and legal advice in the audiovisual and performing arts sectors. He held the position of partner responsible for the entertainment and sports area at Montero Aramburu Abogados, leading the team and...show more

Francisco Cordero is the co-founder and co-CEO of BTF Media, a production company known for its original and innovative vision. BTF Media excels in creating tailored audiovisual content, meeting the demands of a constantly changing market maintaining high-quality standards. BTF Media has produced successful TV series such as "Hasta que...show more

With over two decades of experience, Silvana D'Angelo has established herself as a key figure in the global audiovisual industry, renowned for her achievements in content distribution, co-production, and fostering innovative projects that resonate worldwide.

From her early career in international distribution at TELEFE, where she propelled Argentine productions to 4th...show more

Kelly Day joined Amazon in January 2022 as Vice President, International for Prime Video where she serves as the leader for Prime Video’s SVOD, TVOD, and Channels businesses in all locales outside the U.S. Overseeing a team of regional and country managers, Day drives content and marketing strategies, greenlight decisions,...show more

An entertainment industry professional with over 29 years of experience across marketing, production, sales and branding, Brett Dismuke currently serves as General Manager/Head of Content of AMC Networks brands ALLBLK and WE TV. Prior to being appointed to this role in December 2020, Dismuke served as Chief Content Officer of...show more

Allie Dvorin is an Emmy Award-winning creative and production content executive in the media, entertainment, marketing, and branding worlds.

Allie is the Senior Vice President of PMCI Entertainment at Publicis Groupe where he oversees development and distribution having played a major role in successful distribution partnerships with A&E, Roku, Hulu, Paramount...show more

David Eilenberg is the Head of Content for Roku Media. He is responsible for the overall vision, creative strategy, and go-to-market execution, both domestically and in international territories, for content across Roku Media, as well as for setting and
achieving long-term growth goals and acquisition of target audiences.

As...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...show more

Founder of Media Ranch, second-generation producer Sophie is an entertainment executive with a stellar reputation and 30+ years in the business of international programming. Her expertise in global format creation, production, and distribution has grown Media Ranch exponentially with an ever-growing library of over 100 formats. In September 2023, GRB...show more

Based in New York, Bryan Gabourie is SVP, International Sales & Partnerships, Blue Ant Studios. In this role he oversees all sales activities from originals, pre-sales, content licensing, co-productions and strategic partnerships in the U.S. and is focused on growing the company’s business across all platforms in that market.

Bryan has...show more

Harry Gamsu is Vice President, Creative, Format Development and Sales at Warner Bros. Film and Television Production. In his role he is responsible for relations between WBITVP’s international unit and the Warner Bros. US television production bases Warner Horizon, Telepictures and Shed. In the LA-Based position Harry is responsible for...show more

Michael is charged with identifying non-fiction acquisitions and co-productions for all platforms across the A+E multiplatform ecosystem including linear cable channels, SVOD platforms and FAST channels. Michael has helped forge unique deals and co-production models at A+E Networks. These co- productions allow the company a cost-efficient way to invest in...show more

Marco Giron serves as the Chief of Film and Entertainment

 Mr. Giron is the chief executive overseeing the growth of the entertainment production industry. As Miami-Dade's Film Commissioner, he directs the Office of Film and Entertainment’s governmental interactions with some 200 production companies; numerous sound stages and recording studios; three Spanish-language...show more

Rebecca Glashow was named CEO, BBC Global Media & Streaming in December 2023. She is responsible for the company’s international direct-to-consumer streaming platforms, international TV channels, global content monetization and digital news.

Under her leadership, the Global Media & Streaming team continues to expand the reach of BBC content...show more

Emily is the Head of Growth Marketing at Runway, an applied AI research company shaping the next era of art, entertainment and human creativity. At Runway, Emily is focused on audience development & engagement, community growth, and activating Runway's brand through efforts like the AI Film Festival. Prior to Runway,...show more

Fede Goldenberg is an experienced Streaming & Entertainment leader, with 20+ years of work at the intersection of content & technology, through multiple roles on both sides of content production/distribution and platforms/rights acquisitions.

Fede has been a leader at Google for 13+ years, currently serving as Head of TV & Film...show more

David Graber is a highly strategic and innovative media executive with over 16 years of leadership, content monetization, and revenue growth experience. Currently serving as the Executive Vice President (EVP) and Head of US Content Licensing at Warner Brothers Discovery, Graber has demonstrated a strong ability to guide global organizations...show more

Director Global de Marketing con una trayectoria de 15 años en el sector de consumo masivo, especializado en la creación, administración y aceleración de marcas de renombre en diferentes categorías, entre ellas, Bebidas, Untables, Aceites, Productos Lácteos, así como en el área de Cuidado Personal y del Hogar. A lo...show more

Rob is Head of Commercial for The Mediapro Studio US/Canada, a leading European independent film and television series production and distribution studio.  Rob manages and oversees all commercial, revenue and business development related aspects of The Mediapro Studio's Los Angeles based division and its growing English-language film and television series...show more

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

Roko Izarra is a prominent executive with a career spanning over 30 years in the Television, Advertising, and Technology industries in Latin America. Throughout his career, he has played a pivotal role in the evolution of these sectors, contributing to the success of numerous innovative projects. As the director of...show more

Steven Katleman provides legal, business and strategic advice and counsel to domestic and international media companies, producers, talent, content owners, and others that provide or acquire rights and services for projects across virtually all types of entertainment and media, including television, film, digital productions, sports and live events. His experience...show more

Luke is a producer, writer, director, and EVP, Head of Production and Independent Film at Hartbeat, the multi-platform entertainment company founded by Kevin Hart and creating content and experiences at the intersection of comedy and culture. At Hartbeat, he oversees and produces a variety of film and TV projects, including...show more

ERIKA KENNAIR joins THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO from Extracurricular, Malala Yousafzai’s entertainment company, where she served as President. During her tenure, she oversaw projects, such as the Academy Award®-Nominated Best Documentary Short Film Stranger At the Gate and the AppleTV+ documentary The Last of the Sea Women with A24. Previously, Kennair...show more

Xavier Kochhar is the CEO of XKE, a media investment and integration firm that injects capital and resources into IP, content, production services, and monetization companies across the digital, OTT and linear network ecosystem.  Over the last 25+ years, Xavier has held multiple investment and operational c-suite seats, overseeing operations, finance,...show more

Streaming media executive experienced in acquisition, development, production, distribution and management of video content. Currently, Xumo's Executive Director of Content Acquisitions and Programming Strategy. Prior to that, led Dailymotion's North American content development during that platform's most successful period of premium U.S. channel growth (2013-2017). Also, spearheaded video strategy initiatives...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

Global TV executive consultant with 15+ years’ experience, Liz works with platforms & producers, developing & distributing premium content. Career: GRB Media Ranch, Cactus Tree Entertainment, Pilgrim Studios.  Exec Producer credits: My Name is Reeva, The Ripple Effect. Liz shares her experience on panels and at conferences around the globe.

Vicki is an entertainment and media executive with 15 years of experience in content acquisition, distribution, strategy and digital media ad sales. She’s currently the Director of Content Acquisition for the Roku Channel, where she leads global content licensing initiatives across AVOD, FAST/linear channels and acquired Roku Originals. Before joining Roku, Vicki...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

Michael MacMillan co-founded and is CEO of Blue Ant Media. Started in 2011, the global media company's studio creates and distributes a premium slate of programming, in all content genres, for streaming and broadcasting platforms around the world. Blue Ant Media also operates free streaming and pay TV channels...show more

Scott McGillivray has been a top rated HGTV star in Canada & the US for over 20 years, starring in over 500 episodes of television, and is best known as the star and award-winning Executive Producer of HGTV hit series “Income Property”, “Renovation Resort Showdown”, and “Scott’s Vacation House Rules”.

An accomplished...show more

Daniel Mekinda is EVP at GroupM Canada, where he leads both GroupM Motion Entertainment and GroupM Sports & Live. Through Motion Entertainment he works in areas of Intellectual Property, Entertainment Financing, Branded Content and Media and Entertainment Partnerships. With Sports & Live there is a focus on Sponsorship Marketing and...show more

Founder and CEO of award-winning production company New Metric Media, Mark Montefiore executive produces the multiple Canadian Screen Award winning Hulu/Crave original comedy series Letterkenny, the Hulu/Crave Letterkenny spinoff series Shoresy, CTV’s half-hour comedy series Children Ruin Everything, and the all-new half-hour Crave comedy series Bria Mack Gets A Life. Montefiore also produced...show more

Patricia Motilla, a Partner at Andersen, leads the Culture, Sports, and Entertainment department and oversees the Audiovisual sector in Europe and Latin America. With a law degree and multiple advanced certifications in corporate and tax advisory, she specializes in advising audiovisual companies on financing, taxation, and production from start to...show more

Alexandra Panousis is a media and marketing executive with over 20 years of experience in advertising and media industries. A passionate advocate for media transformation, Alex champions an innovative, and sustainable ecosystem, inspiring dialogue on the future of media and technology’s role in driving positive change and business outcomes.

As CEO...show more

A dynamic and accomplished entertainment executive with over 25 years of experience in the industry, Theresa Patiri currently serves as Senior Vice President of Production, Business Affairs & Operations for WE tv, AMC Networks’ home of compelling, can’t miss unscripted series and AllBlk, the company’s premium streaming service featuring a...show more

A Co-Founder and Executive Producer at Starlings Television, Chris Philip is a veteran of three decades in film and television with roles that also include writer, development executive, packager, producer, financier and distributor.

Philip, utilizing an innovative production model for his global Starlings Television series, just completed the first season executive producing The CW...show more

Margo Plotkin co-heads the Global Partnerships & Sales Team under the Media & Entertainment Partnerships group at leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Based in New York, Plotkin leads content partnerships for clients and their IP. She has brokered groundbreaking deals for clients such as Shondaland, Imagine Entertainment, Hello Sunshine, and...show more

Renowned as a multi award-winning actor, singer, songwriter, composer, TV personality, and philanthropist, the
multifaceted Carlos Ponce hails from Santurce, Puerto Rico, where he made his acting debut at the tender age of six.

Carlos rose to global fame in 1998 with the release of his self- titled debut album, which...show more

Katherine Pond is Group Vice President at VIZIO, leading Platform Content & Partnerships. The organization includes the Business Development teams responsible for the distribution of third-party apps, IP licensing, and content acquisition as well as WatchFree+ Programming, Platform and Content Marketing, Software Product Marketing, Platform Insights & Analytics, and Platform...show more

Javier Pons is the Executive Vice President of Telemundo Studios for NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. In this capacity, he oversees all scripted productions for the Telemundo network and its streaming platforms, including the recently announced series coming soon to Telemundo U.S.: “Sed de Venganza,” “Perseguida” and “La Dinastía Casillas” (working title)...show more

Gavin Purcell is an Emmy-winning Showrunner, Writer & Creative Executive with a diverse background in media, from traditional TV to the cutting-edge of media tech. Known for his work on acclaimed productions like "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" & "I Love You America!" in addition to his work at...show more

Como Vicepresidenta de Disney Advertising Sales and Partnerships en The Walt Disney Company Latin America, Kattia Quintanilla tiene bajo su responsabilidad la gestión de oportunidades multi-propiedad, multi-target y multi-plataforma para clientes y agencias de medios de América Latina. Algunas de las soluciones publicitarias que ofrece el departamento...show more

Chris Regina is Chief Content Officer for TCL North America. Since joining the company in February, 2023, his focus is on building the company’s AIGC initiative, IDEO interactive, strategy, acquisitions, UI/UX and original development for
TCLtv+ FAST/AVOD streaming service.

Prior to joining TCL, Chris worked at Netflix, where he spent...show more

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

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

Tony Robbins is a #1 NY Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the nations #1 Life and Business Strategist. For more than 4 and a half decades, more than 100 million people from 195 countries have enjoyed the warmth, humor, and transformational power of his business and personal development events.

Author...show more

Con más de 23 años de experiencia en el desarrollo de productos y estrategias digitales, Juan Camilo ha trabajado siempre en establecer conexiones entre las marcas y las personas.  

MI obsesión esta siempre en como conectar las marcas con el entretenimiento a través de la innovación y el profundo conocimiento...show more

Matt Rotondo's 20+ year career has bridged the worlds of marketing and entertainment, using the power of brands to connect with people beyond traditional marketing tactics.

As Head of Brands at Sugar23, Matt is leading a future-forward model between innovative marketers and top entertainment producers to co-create entertainment, reframing how brands...show more

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

Brad Samuels is an experienced and proven media executive recognized as an industry leader in innovative business strategy and revenue generation with extensive expertise in content distribution strategy and deal making. Samuels’ achievements include playing an integral role on the senior leadership teams responsible for launching and growing some of the industry’s...show more

A longtime senior executive in international television, Michael boasts extensive experience in launching and orchestrating many hit series and formats for the worldwide market. For global Israeli studio SIPUR, those include the award-winning WE WILL DANCE AGAIN with factual producer Bitachon 365, in collaboration with MGM Television, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, HSCC;...show more

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 oversees content development and acquisitions, scheduling, marketing and communications as well as the...show more

By day, Eric W. Shamlin is CEO of Secret Level, a next-generation entertainment studio leveraging AI to power a new era in storytelling. With a career spanning three decades across Tech, Entertainment, and Advertising, Eric has delivered iconic work at Apple, Omnicom, Entertainment One, and Monks. He is a multiple...show more

Since he created his Map of Media, Evan Shapiro has become known as the cartographer of the Media Universe. His maps, infographics, and ruminations are now widely quoted and used by businesses, executives, analysts, and colleges around the world. Using his very specific point of view, Shapiro charts Media's future through...show more

A creative generator, unlocking future states so teams can execute the now with a clear vision. I read the room, the minds, and the gaps people can’t articulate, translating them into strategic solutions. Collaboration is my fuel, and I turn scattered ideas into a unified vision that moves people and

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...show more

Nicole Silveira is a seasoned television executive who serves as the Head of Unscripted/Vice President for Disney Branded Television programming exclusively for Disney+. She was part of the launch team for Disney+ and is building an unparalleled slate of content that pushes the boundaries of unscripted storytelling.

In her...show more

Sandra Smester is the Executive Vice President of Programming and Content Development for NBCUniversal Telemundo
Enterprises. In this role, Smester is responsible for primetime and daytime programming, specials, content acquisitions, long and
short-term program planning and scheduling, and the company’s cable network Universo. She also works closely with future
development...show more

Bridget Sponsky is the executive director of brand marketing at Ally leading a team with responsibility for the strategic direction and execution of its brand marketing efforts, sports and entertainment sponsorships, brand partnerships and Web3-gaming initiatives with a focus on driving a diverse and inclusive culture. She was recently named...show more

Mal Stares I Senior Vice President of Global Scripted at Blink49 Studios. Previously, she served as Vice President of International TV production at FIFTH SEASON, leading the company’s expansion into Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.  During her tenure, she successfully sold Amazon’s first Australian original series The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart starring Sigourney...show more

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,...show more

Brian Tannenbaum is Head of Originals for Roku Media, where he leads all aspects of original programming for Roku, including scripted series, unscripted series, feature films, and live events. A key member of the team behind the launch of the Roku Originals banner, he manages Roku’s original content strategy across...show more

Nischelle Turner is a seven-time Emmy Award-winning co-host for ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT. She joined ET as a correspondent in 2014 and was named co-host in 2021. Turner is an award-winning journalist and a contributor for CNN where she is featured in
entertainment segments on CNN Newsroom, New Day, CNN Tonight and...show more

Jonathan Verk is a pioneering technology executive who has consistently identified, developed, and scaled transformative solutions across media, entertainment, and technology. As co-founder and CEO of Social Department, he is revolutionizing how entertainment companies approach social media marketing through advanced AI automation.

At Social Department, Jonathan has created the entertainment industry's...show more

Nando Vila is an entertainment executive, producer, and host.

He currently serves as Head of Studio at Exile where he oversees the studio’s film and television content strategy. At Exile, Nando produced In the Summers, which won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. Other film credits include Los Reyes del...show more

Peter White is Executive Editor of Television for Deadline. Having joined Deadline in 2017, White heads the U.S. TV staff while leading our coverage of the networks, studios and streamers. His specialties are late-night, unscripted TV, executive turnover and the podcasting business. He is based in Los Angeles, having moved...show more

Richard joined Little Dot Studios in 2020 to develop its FAST and OTT strategy, leading the launch of its first FAST channels and was promoted in 2024 to MD, History Hit & FAST Channels at Little Dot Studios.

In this dual position, Richard is responsible for continuing...show more

Licenciado en Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales por la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid y miembro
del Cuerpo de Técnicos Comerciales y Economistas del Estado.

Desde 1991 ha desempeñado puestos de responsabilidad en la Administración española,
principalmente en las áreas de comercio y economía. Ha sido director territorial de Economía y...show more

Lauren Zalaznick is a highly respected business leader who has devoted her career to transforming the cultural landscape.
Zalaznick began in film, producing award-winning independent features. Today, she plays a major role in media and tech as a senior advisor at BCG and advisor to CEOs and founders across a range of top-tier...show more