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Tuesday, January 27
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Delegates' Lounge (open 8:00am-6:30pm) (8:00am - 6:30pm)COLUMBIA HALL Registration Opens 8:00 AM (8:00am - 8:45am) |
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NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK (MASTER CLASS) (10:45am - 11:00am)Sponsored by  |
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New to the Summit Tour (11:00am - 11:45am)INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST Informal guided tours designed to help you make the most of your Realscreen Summit. Our veteran team members will be on-hand to guide you through the event features that'll help you meet your business goals. Drop in only. No sign-up required. MASTER CLASS: Pay Now or Pay Later: A Guide to Content Licensing (11:00am - 1:00pm)Sponsored by GEORGETOWN EAST Are you looking to acquire archival and news footage or images for your production, but you don't know where to begin? Join The Associated Press and Global Image Works for a three-part workshop to walk you through the must-know tips for licensing content.
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MASTER CLASS: FRAPA Presents: The Art of the Deal (11:00am - 1:00pm)Sponsored by GEORGETOWN WEST Everybody in the industry has faced the hurdle of closing deals. And nobody likes it… but why not? If you are creative in creating formats, you can use your creativity in negotiation as well. Think out of the box, and try to find U-turns where others can't. Featuring:
Speed Networking One - Lifestyle and Reality (11:00am - 12:00pm)Sponsored by  JEFFERSON WEST Organized by interest groups that delegates subscribe to in their realXchange profile, these networking sessions are designed for you to meet many like-minded potential partners in a short time period. Speed Networking is open to all Realscreen Summit delegates and is not a pitch session. |
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New to the Summit Tour (1:30pm - 2:15pm)INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST Informal guided tours designed to help you make the most of your Realscreen Summit. Our veteran team members will be on-hand to guide you through the event features that'll help you meet your business goals. Drop in only. No sign-up required. MASTER CLASS: Building Your A-Team (1:30pm - 3:30pm)Sponsored by GEORGETOWN WEST You're starting to get a few shows on the air and want to take your production company to the next level, but you don’t know the right questions to ask in order to make it happen. That's where building a team of expert advisors comes into play. Here, producers will hear from trusted professionals outside of their production teams who will shepherd them along and help them avoid, or at least prepare for, some of the potential pitfalls and challenges along the way. Featuring:
MASTER CLASS: Pitch Perfect: What works, what doesn't, what’s real and what’s not (1:30pm - 3:30pm)Sponsored by GEORGETOWN EAST You’re preparing to pitch to a network, but what approach (and how much investment) is going to make it sell? When is paper or Skype enough, and when should you move forward with a sizzle shoot? Join us for this interactive workshop session, where both network and production execs will walk you through the dos and don’ts of pitching to networks. From paper pitches, to Skypes, to demos, to pilot to series, learn from our experts what works and what doesn't, and most importantly, why. Featuring:
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Steven LernerSVP, Programming & Development HGTV, DIY Network & Great American Country 
Speed Networking Two - History/Science/Natural History/Travel & Exploration (1:30pm - 2:30pm)Sponsored by JEFFERSON WEST Organized by interest groups that delegates subscribe to in their realXchange profile, these networking sessions are designed for you to meet many like-minded potential partners in a short time period. Speed Networking is open to all Realscreen Summit delegates and is not a pitch session. |
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How to Work the Summit (3:15pm - 4:15pm)INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST Maximize your experience at the Summit by attending this session designed specifically for those registered for the first time or those that haven’t been in a while. Summit veteran Chris Palmer will provide you with some practical tips on how best to spend your time, what sessions to attend to accomplish your goals and how to make the most of the incredible networking opportunities available to you. Featuring:
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NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK (MASTER CLASS) (3:30pm - 3:45pm)Sponsored by |
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Meet an Expert (3:45pm - 4:45pm)LINCOLN WEST In an effort to continue to facilitate your ongoing business ventures and making great connections, we’ve assembled some of the top agencies and distributors in factual entertainment and made them available for you to meet with. Sign up to find out what these industry experts can offer you and your production. Featuring:
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Hayley DicksonSVP, Head of Global Non-Scripted, Acquisitions & Development, Global Content FremantleMedia International 
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NETWORKING BREAK (4:45pm - 5:00pm) |
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Speed Pitching One (5:00pm - 6:00pm)Sponsored by LINCOLN EAST Programming execs, each at their own table, will take individual one-on-one three minute pitches. Pre-sign up is required. You may sign up for up to three (3) Speed Pitches and are available through our lottery-style selection process. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Featuring:
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PES Payroll Welcome Happy Hour (6:00pm - 7:00pm)Sponsored by  |
Wednesday, January 28
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Delegates' Lounge (open 8:00am-6:00pm) (8:00am - 6:00pm)COLUMBIA HALL Registration Opens 8:00 AM (8:00am - 8:30am)CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST (8:00AM - 10:00AM) (8:00am - 9:35am)Sponsored by  |
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Coffee + Commissioners (8:30am - 9:30am)Sponsored by  LINCOLN WEST An informal networking opportunity for delegates to meet with up to three commissioning and development execs over coffee and continental breakfast. These are NOT pitch sessions - just a fantastic networking opportunity.
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Opening Remarks (9:35am - 9:45am)INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM CENTER |
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In Conversation with Cris Abrego & Charlie Corwin, Endemol Shine North America (9:45am - 10:45am)Sponsored by  INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM CENTER Cris Abrego and Charlie Corwin, are co-chairmen and co-CEOs of Endemol Shine North America. Newly launched global content creator, producer and distributor Endemol Shine Group has a diverse portfolio of companies in the USA that produce some of the most prominent hit television formats and series in the world, including American Idol (FOX), Big Brother (CBS), The Biggest Loser (NBC), Hell on Wheels (AMC), Kingdom (DirecTV), Man v. Food (Travel), MasterChef (FOX), Real Housewives of Atlanta (Bravo), So You Think You Can Dance (FOX), Steve Harvey (NBCU), Wipeout (ABC) and many more. The Realscreen Summit is proud to present a special Keynote Conversation with Cris Abrego and Charlie Corwin, in which they will discuss the challenges they've faced and the triumphs they've celebrated in their careers to date; their thoughts on the obstacles and opportunities facing the unscripted industry and television itself in the years ahead, and their plans, as part of this new global media powerhouse with creative operations in over 30 markets and a diverse portfolio of over 600 revenue generating formats across scripted and non-scripted genres, digital, gaming and distribution operations, to continue to deliver world-class content and compelling storytelling to platforms in North America and across the globe. Featuring:
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NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK (10:45am - 11:00am)Sponsored by  |
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30 MINS WITH: David Royle, Smithsonian Channel (11:00am - 11:30am)Sponsored by  GEORGETOWN EAST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 MINS WITH: Elvia Van Es Oliva, TLC (11:00am - 11:30am)Sponsored by JEFFERSON WEST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 MINS WITH: Ross Babbit, Travel Channel (11:00am - 11:30am)Sponsored by JEFFERSON EAST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
Development: The Developing Story (11:00am - 12:00pm)Sponsored by  INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM WEST With character-led reality still going strong in the U.S., and more and more nets entering the unscripted arena, the demand for content and casts that cut through the clutter is higher than ever. Thus, the development process has evolved, with new players, and new responsibilities and requirements for those involved. In this session, you'll hear from producers, network execs, casting companies and others who are in the trenches, digging for - and developing - unscripted gold, and learn how they're doing it. Moderating:
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The Next Wave (11:00am - 12:00pm)INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST The rate of change in the digital video content sphere may seem intimidating to those used to producing for linear television, but a few things are clear: original video is making its way to more platforms, being shared by more people via more screens, and more players from "traditional" media are joining the party. As short form "snackable" content makes way for long form originals, and MCNs continue to ramp up their content investments and their audiences, the next wave of original digital content is upon us, Here, you'll meet producers and execs behind the content and platforms that are making waves now, get a glimpse of what might be next, and learn from those who've successfully made the transition from traditional to tomorrow. Moderating:
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Speed Pitching Two (11:00am - 12:00pm)Sponsored by LINCOLN EAST Programming execs, each at their own table, will take individual one-on-one three minute pitches. Pre-sign up is required. You may sign up for up to three (3) Speed Pitches and are available through our lottery-style selection process. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Featuring:
Meet a Mentor: Philip Segal, Original Productions (11:00am - 11:30am)GEORGETOWN WEST The "Meet a Mentor" series, designed to give delegates rare access to the top producers in factual programming. Much like the Summit’s trademark "30 Minutes With…" series, delegates attending "Meet a Mentor" sessions will be able to glean valuable information in an intimate, "off the record" setting, and hear from A-list producers through Q&A about how they charted their paths, faced and met challenges head-on, and learned invaluable lessons along the way. If you've ever asked yourself "How do they do it?", here’s your chance to find out. Featuring:
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30 MINS WITH: David Eilenberg, TBS (11:45am - 12:15pm)Sponsored by GEORGETOWN EAST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 MINS WITH: Brad Kohlenstein, Science Channel (11:45am - 12:15pm)Sponsored by JEFFERSON EAST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 MINS WITH: Amy Entelis, CNN (11:45am - 12:15pm)Sponsored by JEFFERSON WEST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
Meet a Mentor: Stephanie Drachkovitch, 44 Blue Productions (11:45am - 12:15pm)GEORGETOWN WEST The "Meet a Mentor" series, designed to give delegates rare access to the top producers in factual programming. Much like the Summit’s trademark "30 Minutes With…" series, delegates attending "Meet a Mentor" sessions will be able to glean valuable information in an intimate, "off the record" setting, and hear from A-list producers through Q&A about how they charted their paths, faced and met challenges head-on, and learned invaluable lessons along the way. If you've ever asked yourself "How do they do it?", here’s your chance to find out. Featuring:
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NETWORKING BREAK (12:00pm - 12:15pm) |
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Keeping it real: When formats go global (12:15pm - 1:15pm)Sponsored by  INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM WEST As formats cross territories, they're adapted to reflect the viewing habits and needs of audiences in each territory, but can also be tweaked by the networks bringing them to air. In some cases those tweaks can be pretty substantial, while in other cases the format blueprint remains intact. How do networks and producers work together to make sure a format will rate in a new territory, while not completely overhauling its DNA? What are the steps towards giving a format its best shot at being a multi-territory hit? Moderating:
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The Innovation Conversation (12:15pm - 1:15pm)INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST Beyond reality, beyond documentaries, are there new forms of programming on the horizon? Is there anything that feels fresh or unique being produced, or pitched? Or are we doomed to indulge in more derivatives? Originality, coupled with exciting production innovations, can be the key to success. Hear from network execs and producers that just might alter the way we watch TV, while entertaining us along the way. Moderating:
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30 MINS WITH: Jill Holmes, VH1 (12:30pm - 1:00pm)Sponsored by JEFFERSON WEST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 MINS WITH: Heather Olander, Syfy Network (12:30pm - 1:00pm)Sponsored by JEFFERSON EAST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 MINS WITH: Courtney White, HGTV, DIY Network & Great American Country (12:30pm - 1:00pm)Sponsored by GEORGETOWN EAST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
Meet a Mentor: Jonathan Murray, Bunim/Murray Productions (12:30pm - 1:00pm)GEORGETOWN WEST The "Meet a Mentor" series, designed to give delegates rare access to the top producers in factual programming. Much like the Summit’s trademark "30 Minutes With…" series, delegates attending "Meet a Mentor" sessions will be able to glean valuable information in an intimate, "off the record" setting, and hear from A-list producers through Q&A about how they charted their paths, faced and met challenges head-on, and learned invaluable lessons along the way. If you've ever asked yourself "How do they do it?", here’s your chance to find out. Featuring:
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LUNCH (1:15pm - 2:30pm)Sponsored by  Luncheon Roundtables (1:15pm - 2:30pm)Sponsored by LINCOLN WEST Lunch is an informal affair and a chance for producers to learn a little more about programming needs and for broadcasters to possibly meet the producer that may deliver their next big hit. These are NOT pitch sessions - just a fantastic networking opportunity. Featuring:
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30 MINS WITH: Nicole DeFusco, Sundance TV (2:30pm - 3:00pm)Sponsored by GEORGETOWN EAST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 MINS WITH: Mariana Flynn, Lifetime (2:30pm - 3:00pm)Sponsored by JEFFERSON WEST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 MINS WITH: Elaine Frontain-Bryant, History (2:30pm - 3:00pm)Sponsored by JEFFERSON EAST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 MINS WITH: Christy Dees, Bravo (2:30pm - 3:00pm)Sponsored by GEORGETOWN WEST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
Changing the world, one episode at a time (2:30pm - 3:30pm)Sponsored by INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM WEST Non-fiction and unscripted programming has an edge that the scripted world can't match by providing a window into worlds we rarely see, and showing us the real people within those worlds. Docs, docuseries and yes, even certain reality TV programs can propel important issues and provocative topics into the mainstream, but it takes a combination of skill, sensitivity and courage to tackle them, both from the producer and network perspective. Here, you'll learn how producers and networks can collaborate to bring such topics into the national conversation with integrity and respect, and the challenges that need to be faced and met to make programming that moves the needle and makes a difference. Moderating:
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Trendwatch: Agents Roundtable (2:30pm - 3:30pm)Sponsored by  INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST They're on the front lines of the unscripted television industry, an increasingly important part of the programming equation. So who better to turn to for an inside look at the trends shaping the business today. Here, some of the busiest agents in the unscripted game will discuss who's buying what and why, what's on the way out and where the next hit might come from, and you'll learn their thoughts on what producers need to know - and do - to get the greenlights. Moderating:
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Speed Pitching Three (2:30pm - 3:30pm)Sponsored by LINCOLN EAST Programming execs, each at their own table, will take individual one-on-one three minute pitches. Pre-sign up is required. You may sign up for up to three (3) Speed Pitches and are available through our lottery-style selection process. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Featuring:
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30 MINS WITH: Elliot Jacobson, RLTV (3:15pm - 3:45pm)Sponsored by JEFFERSON WEST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 MINS WITH: Lesley Goldman, truTV (3:15pm - 3:45pm)Sponsored by JEFFERSON EAST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 MINS WITH: David Stefanou, WE tv (3:15pm - 3:45pm)Sponsored by GEORGETOWN WEST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 MINS WITH: Jessica Sebastian, USA Network (3:15pm - 3:45pm)Sponsored by GEORGETOWN EAST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
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NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK (3:30pm - 3:45pm)Sponsored by |
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Formula for a Hit (3:45pm - 4:45pm)INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM WEST As the television industry evolves to meet the threats of fragmenting media head on, so too do the methods to determine what should make it onto a particular network's air. In an era increasingly driven by big data, in which algorithms and analytics have increasing influence in programming choices, how are broadcasters adapting their metrics, measurement and marketing techniques to grab, and keep, eyeballs? Find out the answers to these questions and more from some of the top minds in TV research. Moderating:
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Julie TaylorSenior VP of Program Planning and Strategy for U.S. Networks HGTV, DIY Network & Great American Country Trendwatch: Putting the "special" in Specialist Factual (3:45pm - 4:45pm)Sponsored by  INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST Natural history, history and science content - what is typically known as specialist factual in the UK - is still making waves in the U.S. and internationally, but it's a different animal today than it was a decade ago. Here, you'll hear from some commissioners and producers behind the content, find out their recipes for marrying "educational" and "entertainment", and also get an inside look at the trends driving the evolution of specialist factual in the U.S. market, and beyond. Moderating:
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30 MINS WITH: Andy Berg, Animal Planet (4:00pm - 4:30pm)Sponsored by GEORGETOWN EAST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 MINS WITH: Joe Livecchi, CMT (4:00pm - 4:30pm)Sponsored by JEFFERSON EAST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 MINS WITH: Matt Shanfield, Oxygen (4:00pm - 4:30pm)Sponsored by GEORGETOWN WEST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
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NETWORKING BREAK (4:45pm - 5:00pm)30 MINS WITH: Janet Han Vissering, Nat Geo WILD (4:45pm - 5:15pm)Sponsored by JEFFERSON WEST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 MINS WITH: Damla Dogan, E! (4:45pm - 5:15pm)Sponsored by GEORGETOWN EAST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 MINS WITH: Mike Sorensen, Discovery Channel (4:45pm - 5:15pm)Sponsored by GEORGETOWN WEST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 MINS WITH: Paul Adler, Pop (4:45pm - 5:15pm)Sponsored by JEFFERSON EAST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
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FYI Development Lab (5:00pm - 6:00pm)INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM WEST Join us for this special presentation revealing the winners of the FYI Development Lab Contest, where the network will award a series of development deals of up to US$20,000 each to five up-and-coming producers. Here, you'll get the inside scoop on landing a commission from FYI directly from programming chief, Gena McCarthy, and from producers who have landed multiple projects. Moderating:
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Trendwatch: Funding Factual (5:00pm - 6:00pm)INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST As factual content extends its reach across platforms and territories, and more networks aim to up the ante with ambitious (and expensive) non-fiction programming, the need for innovative funding approaches has never been greater. Here, you'll learn what new models producers are embracing to fund their projects - from "fixers" who will span the globe in search of potential copro partners, to networks aggressively stepping up their coproduction and acquisition mandates, to traditional distributors taking on increased roles to ensure projects get made, and sold. Moderating:
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A+E Networks Official Opening Night Party (6:00pm - 8:00pm)Sponsored by |
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Delegates' Lounge (open 8:00am-6:00pm) (8:00am - 6:00pm)COLUMBIA HALL Registration Opens 8:00 AM (8:00am - 8:30am)CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST (8:00AM - 10:00AM) (8:00am - 9:35am)Sponsored by  |
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Coffee + Commissioners (8:30am - 9:30am)Sponsored by LINCOLN WEST An informal networking opportunity for delegates to meet with up to three commissioning and development execs over coffee and continental breakfast. These are NOT pitch sessions - just a fantastic networking opportunity.
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Loren RuchGroup SVP, Production & Development HGTV, DIY Network and Great American Country 
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Opening Remarks (9:30am - 9:35am)INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM CENTER |
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Change is Good? (9:35am - 10:45am)Sponsored by  INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM CENTER We now find ourselves in a world where "flat is the new up", where cord cutters and cord nevers are growing in number, and little ol’ super-indies are becoming broadcaster-owned mega-indies, What does all this change mean for content creators, programmers and distributors? In a session that could be subtitled "How I Learned to Love Disruption", top level executives will weigh in on how the major disruptors impacting the unscripted industry (and beyond) are shaping their strategies, and debate and discuss the new visions that will innovate and invigorate the content industry. Moderating:
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NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK (10:45am - 11:00am)Sponsored by |
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30 MINS WITH: Matt Hanna, Esquire Network (11:00am - 11:30am)Sponsored by JEFFERSON WEST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 MINS WITH: Shelly Tatro, A&E (11:00am - 11:30am)Sponsored by GEORGETOWN EAST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
Documentary 2.0 (11:00am - 12:00pm)Sponsored by INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST While the climate for "capital D" documentary content on North American cable television has chilled somewhat in the wake of the reality revolution, audiences are still keen to engage with true stories in myriad ways - in theatres, online, through SVOD, and through fascinating hybrids that are bringing new audiences to the genre, and revitalizing it in the process. Here, you'll meet some of the filmmakers, content creators and curators ushering in a brave new world for the documentary form, and find out what challenges and opportunities exist in this new landscape. Moderating:
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Declaration of Independents (11:00am - 12:00pm)INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM WEST Consolidation in the unscripted content industry is at fever pitch, with multinational superindies merging, broadcasters buying stakes in prodcos, and prodcos themselves looking to form strategic alliances in the race for scale. But are there advantages in bucking the trend and staying truly indie, both for your production company, and for your potential clients? Hear from some of the top true indies who have chosen to declare their independence, as well as those who have gone the "strategic alliance" route. and also gain some insight into where the trend could be heading next. Moderating:
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Speed Pitching Four (11:00am - 12:00pm)Sponsored by LINCOLN EAST Programming execs, each at their own table, will take individual one-on-one three minute pitches. Pre-sign up is required. You may sign up for up to three (3) Speed Pitches and are available through our lottery-style selection process. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Featuring:
Meet a Mentor: Brent Montgomery, Leftfield Entertainment (11:00am - 11:30am)GEORGETOWN WEST The "Meet a Mentor" series, designed to give delegates rare access to the top producers in factual programming. Much like the Summit’s trademark "30 Minutes With…" series, delegates attending "Meet a Mentor" sessions will be able to glean valuable information in an intimate, "off the record" setting, and hear from A-list producers through Q&A about how they charted their paths, faced and met challenges head-on, and learned invaluable lessons along the way. If you've ever asked yourself "How do they do it?", here’s your chance to find out. Featuring:
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30 MINS WITH: Laura Fleury, LMN (11:45am - 12:15pm)Sponsored by GEORGETOWN EAST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 MINS WITH: Jason Sarlanis, ABC (11:45am - 12:15pm)Sponsored by JEFFERSON WEST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early Featuring:
30 MINS WITH: Andrew Schechter, Food Network and Cooking Channel (11:45am - 12:15pm)Sponsored by JEFFERSON EAST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
Meet a Mentor: JD Roth, Eyeworks USA (11:45am - 12:15pm)GEORGETOWN WEST The "Meet a Mentor" series, designed to give delegates rare access to the top producers in factual programming. Much like the Summit’s trademark "30 Minutes With…" series, delegates attending "Meet a Mentor" sessions will be able to glean valuable information in an intimate, "off the record" setting, and hear from A-list producers through Q&A about how they charted their paths, faced and met challenges head-on, and learned invaluable lessons along the way. If you've ever asked yourself "How do they do it?", here’s your chance to find out. Featuring:
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NETWORKING BREAK (12:00pm - 12:15pm) |
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Amping Up Unscripted (12:15pm - 1:15pm)Sponsored by  INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM WEST The return of one of our signature sessions, in which networks that are upping unscripted/non-fiction content in their schedules reveal what they want, as well as their plans for scheduling factual programming in the immediate future. Featuring:
Sizing Up Social (12:15pm - 1:15pm)INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST We all know that social media has impacted the way we watch television, but in an ever-expanding universe of social platforms, it can be challenging for producers and networks to determine which ones work best for grabbing eyeballs. This session will shine a light on how different social platforms have their own strengths and weaknesses when it comes to driving viewership, buzz, and audience loyalty, while examining which platforms content creators should be "liking" and which social networks appearing on the horizon are worth investigating now. Moderating:
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30 MINS WITH: Christy Spitzer, Pivot (12:30pm - 1:00pm)Sponsored by JEFFERSON EAST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 MINS WITH: Julie Meisner Eagle, Discovery Life (12:30pm - 1:00pm)Sponsored by GEORGETOWN EAST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 MINS WITH: Justin Rosenblatt, The CW (12:30pm - 1:00pm)Sponsored by JEFFERSON WEST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
Meet a Mentor: Jim Berger, High Noon Entertainment (12:30pm - 1:00pm)GEORGETOWN WEST The "Meet a Mentor" series, designed to give delegates rare access to the top producers in factual programming. Much like the Summit’s trademark "30 Minutes With…" series, delegates attending "Meet a Mentor" sessions will be able to glean valuable information in an intimate, "off the record" setting, and hear from A-list producers through Q&A about how they charted their paths, faced and met challenges head-on, and learned invaluable lessons along the way. If you've ever asked yourself "How do they do it?", here’s your chance to find out. Featuring:
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LUNCH (1:15pm - 2:30pm)Luncheon Roundtables (1:15pm - 2:30pm)Sponsored by LINCOLN WEST Lunch is an informal affair and a chance for producers to learn a little more about programming needs and for broadcasters to possibly meet the producer that may deliver their next big hit. These are NOT pitch sessions - just a fantastic networking opportunity. Featuring:
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30 MINS WITH: Nicole Reed, National Geographic Channel (2:30pm - 3:00pm)Sponsored by GEORGETOWN EAST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 MINS WITH: Kenda Greenwood, MTV (2:30pm - 3:00pm)Sponsored by JEFFERSON WEST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 MINS WITH: Sarah Davies, Discovery Family Channel (2:30pm - 3:00pm)Sponsored by GEORGETOWN WEST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 MINS WITH: Andrea Wishom, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network/Harpo Studios (2:30pm - 3:00pm)Sponsored by JEFFERSON EAST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
Crime Pays... And Plays (2:30pm - 3:30pm)INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST When it comes to programming about people doing very, very bad things, the numbers can be very, very good. Cable channels dealing in crime programming are citing incredible growth, and the content, much like a fugitive who also happens to be a master of disguise, can travel exceptionally well across borders. Here, producers, programmers and distributors of top factual crime programming will investigate why it's working, who's watching, and what elevates a non-fiction crime show to "Most Wanted" status. Moderating:
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From pitch to program: Making the deal (2:30pm - 3:30pm)Sponsored by  INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM WEST You've had several meetings with the network and it's looking good. But once you get the greenlight, then the real work begins, navigating the winding road that gets your show on the schedule. Here you'll learn from all the players in the process about how the greenlighting game has evolved over the last few years, the types of deals being made and the ways to clear the hurdles that can emerge on the long road to "yes." Moderating:
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30 MINS WITH: Donald Thoms, PBS (3:15pm - 3:45pm)GEORGETOWN EAST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 MINS WITH: Hayley Lozitsky, Spike (3:15pm - 3:45pm)Sponsored by JEFFERSON EAST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 MINS WITH: Brandon Riegg, NBC and Universal Television (3:15pm - 3:45pm)Sponsored by GEORGETOWN WEST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 MINS WITH: Sara Helman, Destination America (3:15pm - 3:45pm)JEFFERSON WEST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
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NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK (3:30pm - 3:45pm)Sponsored by |
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Out of the Box, Onto the Air (3:45pm - 4:45pm)Sponsored by  INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM WEST Ever wonder what it takes for producers to convince networks to buy into ideas that push the envelope? How do you get to "yes" with a subject that isn't an obvious hit? From everything naked to out of the box ideas that take place inside of a box, here we'll look at the risks networks take broadcasting big and bold shows, as well as those of the producers who create them. Moderating:
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Hispanic TV: Ready for its Close-up (3:45pm - 4:45pm)INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST Hispanic TV continued its upward trajectory in 2014, and then some, with more networks, more platforms, more buyers, higher ratings....and more money for productions. Here, leading execs will spotlight the programming needs and trends within the multi-faceted market, covering the Spanish language, English language and bilingual networks serving its ever-growing audiences, and you'll learn why the time is right to feature Hispanic themes and characters in your development slate. Moderating:
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30 MINS WITH: Hamish Mykura, National Geographic International (4:00pm - 4:30pm)Sponsored by GEORGETOWN WEST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 MINS WITH: Charlie Jordan Brookins, BET (4:00pm - 4:30pm)Sponsored by GEORGETOWN EAST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 MINS WITH: David Schiff, GSN (4:00pm - 4:30pm)Sponsored by JEFFERSON EAST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 MINS WITH: Gena McCarthy, FYI (4:00pm - 4:30pm)Sponsored by JEFFERSON WEST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
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NETWORKING BREAK (4:45pm - 5:00pm) |
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Summit Showdown: International Pitch Competition (5:00pm - 6:00pm)Sponsored by  INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM CENTER Formerly So You Think You Can Pitch?, Realscreen Summit returns with its annual international pitch competition, providing delegates the opportunity to pitch their non-fiction or unscripted program or series to a panel of esteemed network development executives live at the Summit. Featuring:
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Discovery Happy Hour (Delegate Lounge) (6:00pm - 7:00pm)Sponsored by |
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Audio Network Official Closing Night Party (7:00pm - 9:00pm)Sponsored by |
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Delegates' Lounge (open 8:00am-3:00pm) (8:00am - 3:00pm)COLUMBIA HALL CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST (8:00am - 10:00am)Sponsored by |
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Opening Remarks (10:10am - 10:15am)INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST |
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Heirs Apparent (10:15am - 11:15am)INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST A popular Summit perennial session where we shine the spotlight on prodcos that may not be celebrating double-digit anniversaries, but are increasingly making their marks both here and abroad. Here, you'll hear from companies that have emerged in the 'Oughts, and that are gaining buzz - and commissions - in the 'Tens. Moderating:
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Geno McDermottPresident, U.S. Alternative Programming, Unscripted Television, Entertainment One and Founder, CEO, Blackfin Blackfin 
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30 MINS WITH: Steven Cheskin, ReelzChannel (10:30am - 11:00am)Sponsored by GEORGETOWN WEST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 MINS WITH: Nicholas Oakley-Tilley, HLN (10:30am - 11:00am)Sponsored by GEORGETOWN EAST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
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NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK (11:15am - 11:30am)Sponsored by |
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Unscripted 2020 (11:30am - 12:30pm)INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST In a mere five years, we will be entering the Roaring Twenties. But how will reality and unscripted programming roar into the decade ahead? Will today's top reality franchises and faces extend their lives online once the TV ride wraps? Will someone go beyond the spinning chair and breathe even more new life into the talent competition? Will YouTubers and digital celebs crossover effectively to TV, or will they even want to? What could a true cross-platform network schedule look like? And how "unscripted" will it all be? As a bookend to our "Change is Good?" session, join various forward-thinking execs in our industry as they break out their crystal balls and turn our gaze towards the near future of the unscripted industry. Moderating:
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Closing Remarks (12:30pm - 12:45pm)INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST |
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30 MINS WITH: Sara Burns, American Heroes Channel (3:15pm - 3:45pm)Sponsored by JEFFERSON EAST A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
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