Speaking

Presenter

Claire Macdonald

EVP, Executive Director, NATPE

NATPE Global & Realscreen

Speaking

Sean Atkins

CEO

Dhar Mann Studios

Dhar Mann

Founder

Dhar Mann Studios

Simone Boyce

Journalist & Host

Join us for a compelling keynote conversation with Sean Cohan, President of Bell Media and recipient of the 2026 NATPE Honors Shift Disturber Award as he shares how Canada’s largest media and entertainment company is reshaping its strategy to compete — and thrive — on a global stage.  From transforming legacy media assets to building  the leading Canadian streamer, Crave,  Cohan will share how Bell Media is driving success by embracing great storytelling across news, entertainment and sports platforms,  forging smart partnerships domestically and internationally, and balancing locally resonant content with global ambition.

Speaking

Sean Cohan

President

Bell Media

Interviewer

Elaine Low

Staff Writer

The Ankler

Go behind the scenes of House of David, Amazon Studios’ ambitious biblical epic co-produced with The Wonder Project. This panel features Albert Cheng, head of Amazon MGM Studios' newly launched AI Studios, alongside the series' creative team as they explore how cutting-edge technology and human creativity came together — revealing the tools, collaboration, and learnings that are shaping the future of high-end content creation

Speaking

Jonathan Verk

CEO

Social Department

Albert Cheng

Head of AI Studios

Amazon MGM Studios

Jon Erwin

Founder & Chief Content Officer

Wonder Project

The lines between social platforms, streamers, broadcasters and studios (as well as the roles played by producers, creators and brands) are getting blurrier by the day. As old models collide with new players and priorities, we're seeing the content business redefine in real time. This session digs into the shifts - from the rise of creator-driven studios and AI in production, to how brands and agencies are impacting development - providing context and guidance on what it means for the way the world makes, funds, and sells content now and next.

Speaking

Robert Sharenow

President of Programming

A+E Global Media

Eric Levin

Chief Content Officer

Publicis Media

Kim Larson

Global Managing Director & Head of Creators

YouTube

Verena Puhm

Head of Dream Lab LA

Luma AI

Alexandra Panousis

Former Agency CEO

This enlightening conversation with Anna Saalfeld, Head of P&G Studios will explore how the content production division of one of the world’s foremost consumer goods companies is redefining the intersection between brands and entertainment. The session will dive into where and how P&G Studios collaborates with production company partners, networks and streamers, and will explore what’s next for the studio.

Joining Anna will be Executive Producer, Loretha Jones, where they will talk about one of the projects coming out of P&G's Queen Collective initiative — a partnership with Procter & Gamble, Queen Latifah, Flavor Unit Entertainment, and Tribeca Studios.

Speaking

Anna Saalfeld

Head of P&G Studios

Procter & Gamble

Loretha Jones

Head of Content

Flavor Unit Entertainment

Interviewer

Michele Fino

Chief Storyteller

As social platforms, the creator economy, and AI disrupt traditional television economics, billions of dollars in value are disappearing while new winners are quietly emerging. In this session, leading private-equity investors, operators, and advisors unpack where capital flowed over the last decade, where it is moving now, and how M&A strategies are being rewritten across media, content, advertising, and IP. Get an unfiltered view of what models are investable, what assets are consolidating, and where acquisition opportunities are accelerating, and learn how production companies, studios, and distributors must transact, consolidate, and evolve…or risk irrelevance

These days, creators are building more than just channels. They're also building brands, shaping culture, and becoming increasingly important players in the global media landscape. As entertainment collides with brands and retail, and investors are betting bigger on creator-led ventures, the rules of the content game are constantly evolving. Hear from the creators, companies, and investors who are teaming up to reshape the future of the industry.

Speaking

Scott Winkler

Head of Commercial Partnerships

Dude Perfect

Natalie Jarvey

Journalist

The Ankler

Julian Reis

CEO & Founder

SuperOrdinary

Kudzi Chikumbu

VP, Creator Partnerships

Tubi

In this intimate fireside chat, CBS News' David Begnaud interviews NATPE Honors Cause + Action recipient Wendy McMahon on the challenges, opportunities and transformation that's needed in the high-stakes stakes broadcast news landscape.
Currently an advisor at beehiiv, the former president and CEO of CBS News and Stations and CBS Media Ventures is known for her track record reinvigorating broadcast news at CBS, and prior to that as president of ABC Owned Television Stations at Disney. McMahon, who is being recognized for championing journalistic integrity and local reporting, will share her learning from decades spent growing audiences, sparking collaboration, and making space for more voices by shaping new citizen journalism models.

Speaking

David Begnaud

Founder, CEO

Wendy McMahon

Former President and CEO, CBS News and Stations, CBS Media Ventures, and The Walt Disney Company

As NATPE Global kicks off and Realscreen Summit wraps, you're all invited to converge for one huge co-location co-celebration. Join the party for food, drinks and cross-industry connections.