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Peter Andrews

Head of Network Programming, TV & Online Content

SBS

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


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Avi Armoza

CEO

Armoza Formats

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


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Greg Barnard

Senior Director, Content Acquisitions & Strategy

VIZIO, Inc.

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

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Mark Bishop

Co-President, Blue Ant Studios

Blue Ant Media

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

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Simone Boyce

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Sara Burns

SVP of Scheduling and Program Strategy

Cineverse

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

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David Eilenberg

Head of Content

Roku

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.

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Sharb Farjami

CEO, North America

GroupM

Sharb Farjami serves as CEO of GroupM North America, where he harnesses over a decade of C- suite leadership to shape the next era of media where advertising works better for people. A champion of client excellence and thought leadership, Sharb is passionate about driving ambitious brand and business growth for GroupM, its diverse...show more

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Harry Gamsu

VP, Creative, Format, Development and Sales

Warner Bros. Discovery Television Group

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

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Fede Goldenberg

Global Head of TV & Film AVOD Partnerships at YouTube

Google

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

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Connie Hodson

Director of Content Acquisitions & Partnerships

Little Dot Studios

Connie Hodson is Director of Content Acquisitions & Partnerships for Little Dot Studios - an award-winning content studio and digital media network, specialising in creating meaningful connections between premium content and digital audiences. She is responsible for acquiring premium content for Little Dot Studios’ 80+ owned network channels, and 8...show more

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Steven Katleman

Partner

Greenberg Traurig LLP

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


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Luke Kelly-Clyne

Head of Production and Independent Film

Hartbeat

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

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Erika Kennair

Head of Scripted Content

The Mediapro Studio


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Marie Leguizamo

Managing Director, Banijay Mexico & U.S. Hispanic

Banijay Americas

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

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Michael MacMillan

CEO and Co-Founder

Blue Ant Media

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

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Theresa Patiri

Senior Vice President, Original Production, Operations & Business Affairs

AMC Networks

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

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Chris Philip

Co-Founder and Executive Producer

Starlings Television

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

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Katherine Pond

Group Vice President

VIZIO, Inc.

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

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Javier Pons

EVP, Telemundo Studios

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises

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

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Michael Schmidt

President

SIPUR STUDIOS

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

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Jamie Schouela

President, Global Channels and Media

Blue Ant Media

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

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George Sealey

EVP, Development & Production

Reach TV


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Mal Stares

Senior VP, Global Scripted

Blink49 Studios

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

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Allison Wallach

Head, Unscripted Entertainment

FOX Entertainment


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Richard Young

MD, History Hit & FAST Channels

Little Dot Studios

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

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Lauren Zalaznick

Consultant

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

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