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Sunday, February 2
| 5:00 PM |
Early Registration
Brickell 5:00 PM-8:00 PM |
Monday, February 3
| 8:00 AM |
Continental Breakfast
Mezzanine 8:00 AM-10:00 AM Registration
Brickell 8:00 AM-7:00 PM |
| 8:15 AM |
Breakfast with a Commissioner
Bayfront A 8:15 AM-9:15 AM Advance sign-up is required. An informal networking opportunity for delegates to meet with commissioning and development execs over continental breakfast & coffee. These are NOT pitch sessions — just a fantastic networking opportunity. Sign-ups open Wednesday, December 4 at 11:00 am EST and close Thursday, January 30 at 5:00 pm EST. Speaking
   
Table host
Heather WilliamsonSenior Production Executive, Original Programming, Factual & Reality Bell Media 
Speed Networking
Junior Ballroom 8:15 AM-9:15 AM These networking sessions are designed for you to meet many unscripted and non-fiction executives in a short, speed-dating style. Speed Networking is open to all Realscreen Summit delegates and is NOT a pitch session. Access to Speed Networking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is filled. |
| 9:30 AM |
Keynote Conversation: Jason Sarlanis, Warner Bros. Discovery
Biscayne 9:30 AM-10:15 AM Realscreen Summit kicks off with an opening keynote featuring Jason Sarlanis, President of TNT, TBS, TruTV, ID & HLN, Linear and Streaming. Sarlanis oversees programming development and production for the networks, including many of the ID true crime originals that also stream on Max and discovery+. During his opening keynote interview, Sarlanis will discuss the current content climate for unscripted programming, how to bring buzzworthy hits to air, and his POV on areas of growth in a challenging time for the industry. Speaking
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| 10:15 AM |
Networking Coffee Break
10:15 AM-10:30 AM |
| 10:30 AM |
AI, IRL
Chopin 10:30 AM-11:15 AM While AI has been the subject of much speculation and hand-wringing as of late, the truth is that various iterations of the advancing technology have been in play for years, providing efficiencies and aiding workflow across industries. And in contrast to the doom-and-gloom predictions, more and more producers are learning how to use the tech “for good” – whether it’s in the development process, during shooting, in the edit suite, and beyond. This session will focus on the myriad ways that AI and GAI can, and will, positively impact unscripted and non-fiction production going forward, with tips from savvy producers and experts on how to best use the tech for creative and practical purposes. Speaking
Genre Jams: Dating & Relationships
Sevilla 10:30 AM-11:15 AM Learn what's on the horizon for some of the hottest unscripted genres. Hear about future plans and priorities from a mini panel of production and network execs, followed by audience Q&A. 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. Speaking
Speed Pitching I
Merrick 10:30 AM-11:30 AM Advance sign-up is required. Programming execs, each at their own table, will take one-on-one, three-minute pitches. Get coveted one-on-one time with executives who have the power to steer your project to a greenlight. Lottery opens on Wednesday, January 8 at 11:00 AM EST, and closes on Monday, January 13 at 5:00 PM EST. Lottery results will be emailed to participants on Wednesday, January 15 by 2:00 PM EST. General sign-ups open Wednesday, January 15 at 5:00 PM EST, and closes on Thursday, January 30 at 5:00 PM EST. Speaking
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| 11:30 AM |
Creative collabs: The future of funding
Chopin 11:30 AM-12:15 PM With more and more buyers in need of content that stands out in a crowded market, the smart money is on creative collaboration. This panel will explore ways to identify and secure the strategic partnerships that will elevate and de-risk your projects, from combining resources and expertise, to finding the right pieces -- and partners -- for the funding puzzle. Speaking
30 Minutes With Sean Gottlieb, A&E
Flagler 11:30 AM-12:15 PM No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate and interactive (off-the-record) session. Seating is limited to 90 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Speaking
30 Minutes With Charlie Parsons, National Geographic
Sevilla 11:30 AM-12:00 PM No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate and interactive (off-the-record) session. Seating is limited to 90 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Speaking
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| 12:15 PM |
Lunch
Mezzanine 12:15 PM-1:30 PM |
| 12:30 PM |
Lunch with a Commissioner
Bayfront A 12:30 PM-1:30 PM Advance sign-up is required. An informal networking opportunity for delegates to meet with commissioning and development execs over lunch. These are NOT pitch sessions — just a fantastic networking opportunity. Lottery opens on Wednesday, January 8 at 11:00 AM EST, and closes on Monday, January 13 at 5:00 PM EST. Lottery results will be emailed to participants on Wednesday, January 15 by 2:00 PM EST. General sign-ups open Wednesday, January 15 at 5:00 PM EST, and closes on Thursday, January 30 at 5:00 PM EST. Speaking
Table host
Federico RuizVice President, Commissioning Editor Unscripted Originals Channel 5 & Paramount+ 
Table host
Patty SuhVP, Programming & Development - Food Network & Cooking Channel Warner Bros. Discovery 
Meet a Distributor (Lunch)
Junior Ballroom 12:30 PM-1:30 PM Advance sign-up is required. We’ve assembled some of the top distributors in unscripted and non-fiction entertainment to provide you the expertise you need to get your project made and sold. Sign up for the opportunity to receive real-time global market intel. Sign-ups open Wednesday, December 4 at 11:00 am EST and close Thursday, January 30 at 5:00 pm EST. Speaking
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| 1:30 PM |
How creators will revolutionize entertainment -- and your business
Chopin 1:30 PM-2:15 PM We're seeing more of the top tier of the creatorsphere making the move from social media video platforms to other, deep-pocketed media outlets. But it's not all about MrBeast-sized packages, as creators, influencers and social media mavens of various stripes are also gaining audiences by extending their brands to linear TV and FAST. And with these multi-platform ambitions come opportunities for producers to join forces and benefit from the creator economy. Here, executives from the production and network spheres, along with those ironing out the deals and the creators crossing platforms, share their insights on the evolving intersection of unscripted entertainment and the creator community. 30 Minutes With Jordan Harman, Home.Made.Nation
Flagler 1:30 PM-2:00 PM No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate and interactive (off-the-record) session. Seating is limited to 90 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. In partnership with Universal Production Music Speaking
30 Minutes With Adaora Udoji, PBS
Sevilla 1:30 PM-2:00 PM No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate and interactive (off-the-record) session. Seating is limited to 90 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Speaking
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| 2:15 PM |
Networking Break
2:15 PM-2:30 PM |
| 2:30 PM |
Sustainability in unscripted: Leading the conversation, walking the talk
Chopin 2:30 PM-3:15 PM When it comes to what’s worth talking about, driving sustainability change tops the list. Cyle Zezo of eco-entertainment org Reality of Change leads a frank discussion with network execs and producers on the role the industry needs to play -- from development through to production practices -- and how the unscripted sector is stepping up with compelling programming that entertains as well as educates. This important session will also present key findings from an industry-wide unscripted climate advisory committee led by Reality of Change and Dare, and will serve as the launchpad for two new industry-wide initiatives designed to create impact and raise awareness. Speaking
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| 2:45 PM |
30 Minutes With Max Micallef, History Channel
Flagler 2:45 PM-3:15 PM No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate and interactive (off-the-record) session. Seating is limited to 90 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Speaking
30 Minutes With David Stefanou, Hallmark Channel
Sevilla 2:45 PM-3:15 PM No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate and interactive (off-the-record) session. Seating is limited to 90 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Speaking
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| 3:15 PM |
Networking Coffee Break
3:15 PM-3:30 PM |
| 3:30 PM |
To be announced
Chopin 3:30 PM-4:15 PM Speed Pitching II
Merrick 3:30 PM-4:30 PM Advance sign-up is required. Programming execs, each at their own table, will take one-on-one, three-minute pitches. Get coveted one-on-one time with executives who have the power to steer your project to a greenlight. Lottery opens on Wednesday, January 8 at 11:00 AM EST, and closes on Monday, January 13 at 5:00 PM EST. Lottery results will be emailed to participants on Wednesday, January 15 by 2:00 PM EST. General sign-ups open Wednesday, January 15 at 5:00 PM EST, and closes on Thursday, January 30 at 5:00 PM EST. Speaking
Table host
Theresa GrahamDirector, Unscripted Content, Competition & Game Shows NBCUniversal Entertainment 
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| 3:45 PM |
30 Minutes With Dane Joseph, Hulu/ABC/Freeform
Sevilla 3:45 PM-4:15 PM No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate and interactive (off-the-record) session. Seating is limited to 90 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Speaking
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| 4:30 PM |
Summit Showdown: Pitch for Good!
Biscayne 4:30 PM-5:30 PM Speaking
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| 5:45 PM |
Realscreen Summit Opening Night Party (Skylawn)
5:45 PM-6:45 PM |
Tuesday, February 4
| 8:00 AM |
Continental Breakfast
Mezzanine 8:00 AM-10:00 AM Registration
Brickell 8:00 AM-6:00 PM |
| 8:15 AM |
Breakfast with a Commissioner
Bayfront A 8:15 AM-9:15 AM Advance sign-up is required. An informal networking opportunity for delegates to meet with commissioning and development execs over continental breakfast & coffee. These are NOT pitch sessions — just a fantastic networking opportunity. Sign-ups open Wednesday, December 4 at 11:00 am EST and close Thursday, January 30 at 5:00 pm EST. Speaking
Table host
Drew MillerDirector, Unscripted Content, Competition & Game Shows NBCUniversal Entertainment 
Speed Networking
Bayfront A 8:15 AM-9:15 AM These networking sessions are designed for you to meet many unscripted and non-fiction executives in a short, speed-dating style. Speed Networking is open to all Realscreen Summit delegates and is NOT a pitch session. Access to Speed Networking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is filled. |
| 9:30 AM |
View from the top: Content priorities for '25 and beyond
Biscayne 9:30 AM-10:15 AM From transcontinental commissioning and cross-platform programming strategies, to the programming appetite for "cut through the clutter" premium content, evolving genres and returnable series, top execs map out their priorities for the near future. Speaking
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| 10:15 AM |
Networking Coffee Break
10:15 AM-10:30 AM |
| 10:30 AM |
New revenue models in the Peak IP era
Chopin 10:30 AM-11:15 AM Whether it’s a global unscripted franchise such as “Got Talent” striking a lucrative securitization deal, a hit documentary serving as the launch point of a scripted project, or a series that struck gold via linear transforming into a multi-platform phenomenon, the value of strong IP — and the knowhow for successfully exploiting it — cannot be overstated. This session will bring together producers behind hot properties and the deal architects who are helping forge future paths for IP, and generating new revenue streams for all concerned. Speaking
Barry PoznickGeneral Manager, MGM Alternative, Big Fish Entertainment & Evolution Media Amazon MGM Studios 
Genre Jams: True Crime
Sevilla 10:30 AM-11:15 AM Learn what's on the horizon for some of the hottest unscripted genres. Hear about future plans and priorities from a mini panel of production and network execs, followed by audience Q&A. 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. Speaking
Speed Pitching III
Merrick 10:30 AM-11:30 AM Advance sign-up is required. Programming execs, each at their own table, will take one-on-one, three-minute pitches. Get coveted one-on-one time with executives who have the power to steer your project to a greenlight. Lottery opens on Wednesday, January 8 at 11:00 AM EST, and closes on Monday, January 13 at 5:00 PM EST. Lottery results will be emailed to participants on Wednesday, January 15 by 2:00 PM EST. General sign-ups open Wednesday, January 15 at 5:00 PM EST, and closes on Thursday, January 30 at 5:00 PM EST. Speaking
Table host
Natalie SmithAcquisitions & Content Sourcing Senior Manager, UK, Benelux & Germany Warner Bros. Discovery Networks International 
Table host
Corin NelsonSenior Vice President of Development Game Show Network & Game Show Enterprises Studios
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| 11:30 AM |
The widening world of sports non-fiction slots
Chopin 11:30 AM-12:15 PM As sports rights continue to splinter and migrate across more platforms, so too does the demand for adjacent sports-related programming, to pad out skeds and/or fill holes. This session brings together commissioners and prodcos to scope out the opportunities for producers of all stripes to team up with the right partners and get into the game. How far afield will interest - and the range of sports-related non-fiction concepts - venture, and what areas are ripe for exploration? Speaking
30 Minutes With Joseph Schneier, Discovery Channel
Flagler 11:30 AM-12:00 PM No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate and interactive (off-the-record) session. Seating is limited to 90 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Speaking
30 Minutes With Leela Pon, FOX
Sevilla 11:30 AM-12:00 PM No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate and interactive (off-the-record) session. Seating is limited to 90 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Speaking
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| 12:15 PM |
Lunch
Mezzanine 12:15 PM-1:30 PM |
| 12:30 PM |
Lunch with a Commissioner
Bayfront A 12:30 PM-1:30 PM Advance sign-up is required. An informal networking opportunity for delegates to meet with commissioning and development execs over lunch. These are NOT pitch sessions — just a fantastic networking opportunity. Lottery opens on Wednesday, January 8 at 11:00 AM EST, and closes on Monday, January 13 at 5:00 PM EST. Lottery results will be emailed to participants on Wednesday, January 15 by 2:00 PM EST. General sign-ups open Wednesday, January 15 at 5:00 PM EST, and closes on Thursday, January 30 at 5:00 PM EST. Speaking
Table host
Stephen MannSenior Director, Unscripted Content, Competition & Game Shows NBCUniversal Entertainment
Table host
Bilai SilarSVP, Head of Programming and AVOD Content, ViX Streaming Programming TelevisaUnivision 
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| 1:30 PM |
Oh Canada!
Chopin 1:30 PM-2:15 PM The allure of the Great White North - with its farther-stretching loonie and reputation for cost-effective high-calibre production capabilities - is having a moment as everyone looks to make budgets work harder. In this panel discussion, we’ll explore the benefits of aligning with Canadian producers and networks, navigating funding and tax incentives, and leveraging Canada's diverse cultural landscape to create authentic and engaging content. Here, we’ll explore all you need to know about how a Canadian collaboration can benefit your business. Speaking
30 Minutes With Brett Dismuke, WEtv & AllBlk
Flagler 1:30 PM-2:00 PM No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate and interactive (off-the-record) session. Seating is limited to 90 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Speaking
Pitching Partners
Merrick 1:30 PM-2:30 PM Advance sign-up is required. Production company execs, each at their own tables, will take one-on-one, three-minute pitches from potential production partners. Lottery opens on Wednesday, January 8 at 11:00 AM EST, and closes on Monday, January 13 at 5:00 PM EST. Lottery results will be emailed to participants on Wednesday, January 15 by 2:00 PM EST. General sign-ups open Wednesday, January 15 at 5:00 PM EST, and closes on Thursday, January 30 at 5:00 PM EST. Speaking
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| 2:15 PM |
Networking Break
2:15 PM-2:30 PM |
| 2:30 PM |
The new reality of brands and unscripted: a case study in collaboration
Chopin 2:30 PM-3:15 PM Brands, media agencies, platforms and production companies are forging innovative partnerships to develop, fund and create compelling, entertaining programming. In this session, panelists will discuss the evolving role of each player in the ecosystem, examining how all parties can work together to balance creative integrity with commercial objectives. This case study on collaboration details how partnering with brands is reshaping storytelling and audience engagement. Speaking
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| 2:45 PM |
30 Minutes With Irune Ariztoy, Telemundo
Flagler 2:45 PM-3:15 PM No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate and interactive (off-the-record) session. Seating is limited to 90 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Speaking
30 Minutes With Patty Suh & Anna Bloomfield, Food Network & HGTV
Sevilla 2:45 PM-3:15 PM No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate and interactive (off-the-record) session. Seating is limited to 90 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Speaking
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| 3:30 PM |
2025 Realscreen Awards Cocktail
3:30 PM-4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM |
2025 Realscreen Awards Ceremony
Biscayne 4:00 PM-5:30 PM The 2025 Realscreen Awards will pay tribute to outstanding content from around the world at the industry’s global celebration of excellence in non-fiction and unscripted entertainment. Speaking
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Wednesday, February 5
| 8:15 AM |
Meet a Distributor (Breakfast)
Bayfront A 8:15 AM-9:15 AM Advance sign-up is required. We’ve assembled some of the top distributors in unscripted and non-fiction entertainment to provide you the expertise you need to get your project made and sold. Sign up for the opportunity to receive real-time global market intel. Sign-ups open Wednesday, December 4 at 11:00 am EST and close Thursday, January 30 at 5:00 pm EST. Speaking
Table host
Harry GamsuVP, Creative, Format, Development and Sales Warner Bros. Discovery Television Group 
Table host
Laetitia Giansily-DoyleDevelopment, Sales & Strategic Partnerships, North America Terranoa-US Office & GDMC 
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| 9:00 AM |
Registration
Brickell 9:00 AM-6:00 PM |
| 9:30 AM |
To be announced
Chopin 9:30 AM-10:15 AM |
| 9:45 AM |
30 Minutes With Blake Levin, NBCUniversal Entertainment Documentary & Crime
Flagler 9:45 AM-10:15 AM No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate and interactive (off-the-record) session. Seating is limited to 90 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Speaking
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| 10:15 AM |
Networking Break
10:15 AM-10:30 AM |
| 10:30 AM |
The Great Media Universe Debate hosted by Evan Shapiro
Chopin 10:30 AM-11:15 AM Media cartographer and provocateur Evan Shapiro hosts and moderates a spirited debate about the changing shape of the Media Universe, featuring some of the industry's most notable thought leaders. Speaking
Genre Jams: Hybrids
Sevilla 10:30 AM-11:15 AM Learn what's on the horizon for some of the hottest unscripted genres. Hear about future plans and priorities from a mini panel of production and network execs, followed by audience Q&A. 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. Speaking
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| 11:30 AM |
30 Minutes With Marjon Javadi & Nicole Silveira, Disney+
Sevilla 11:30 AM-12:00 PM No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Hear from some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, plans, and priorities in an intimate and interactive (off-the-record) session. Seating is limited to 90 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Speaking
Marjon JavadiVP, Disney Documentary Films and Docuseries, Disney Branded television Disney General Entertainment Content |
| 1:00 PM |
Realscreen Summit x NATPE Global Crossover Kick Off
Biscayne 1:00 PM-1:05 PM Host Simone Boyce kicks off an action-packed afternoon with top execs, media leaders, and industry experts, diving into the latest trends and opportunities shaping the entertainment world. |
| 1:05 PM |
Welcome to 2030: Exploring the (Near) Future of Media
Biscayne 1:05 PM-1:45 PM While entertainment media is in a constant state of evolution, the rate of change has perhaps never been as accelerated as it is now. And with change comes plenty of questions: how radically will AI overhaul the production process? What will the streaming ecosystem look like now that the focus is on profitability? What will be the next major moves in M&A, and how will they redraw the content distribution map? Join our forward-thinking panel of thought leaders, innovation-focused analysts and emerging media content creators as they take on these questions and more, to deliver a clear, comprehensive vision of what media — and your corner of it — looks like in 2030. Speaking
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| 1:45 PM |
In Conversation With: Cris Abrego
Biscayne 1:45 PM-2:15 PM Speaking
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| 2:15 PM |
Like & subscribe: How to tap into the YouTube universe
Biscayne 2:15 PM-2:45 PM YouTube is a top global platform in audience viewing time including on CTV, and the platform continues to evolve how content is consumed and created. In this keynote presentation, YouTube’s Head of TV & Film AVOD Partnerships, Fede Goldenberg, will unlock the “best practices” playbook for Creators and media companies who are using the platform as a powerful ally for direct-to-consumer audience-building, content and channel monetization strategies. Goldenberg will share innovative approaches to realizing cross-platform and multi-format potential, as well as how to build & distribute IP that resonates on the most-watched streaming platform. Speaking
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| 2:45 PM |
Keynote Presentation: David Eilenberg, Roku Media
Biscayne 2:45 PM-3:15 PM David Eilenberg, Head of Content for Roku Media, will deliver a presentation to both NATPE Global and Realscreen Summit delegates, outlining Roku’s strategic priorities for success in an ever-shifting media landscape. Speaking
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| 3:15 PM |
Firewalking & FAST channels: Tony Robbins' new frontier
Biscayne 3:15 PM-3:45 PM Known as one of the most influential people in global finance, this #1 NY Times bestselling author who has impacted millions with his life-changing events is now tackling the newest frontier as he looks to get into the FAST space to broaden his impact. Robbins will explore the market factors that make the launch advantageous amidst a very crowded competitive set all seeking global scale. From distribution to marketing strategy, learn how parlaying IP synergy from complementary audience platforms, such as publishing and live touring, can best be leveraged to boost discoverability and drive mutual growth. Speaking
Tony Robbins#1 NY Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the nation's #1 Life and Business Strategist.
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| 3:45 PM |
Networking Break
3:45 PM-4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM |
Brand partnerships: New and improved!
Chopin 4:00 PM-4:45 PM The creative relationship between brands and content producers has taken many forms over the years, from product placement to sponsorship, and from development to delivery. As belts tighten at broadcasters and other traditional funding sources, the allure of aligning the right project with the right brand has never been more compelling. Here, you’ll hear from execs across the content ecosystem who excel at bringing brands and creators/producers together, and learn how you can — and why you should — explore such possibilities for your work. Speaking
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| 4:15 PM |
Formagination
Chopin 4:15 PM-5:30 PM For 13 years, FORMAGINATION has been a unique format competition and a launching pad for international creativity. Once again, three prestigious prizes will be awarded, including the coveted Audience Choice award, at the live presentation. |
| 4:45 PM |
What's up next on Connected TV?
Chopin 4:45 PM-5:30 PM With Connected TV user penetration in the U.S. expected to surpass 80% in the 25-54 demo by the end of 2024, and 56 million Gen Z users estimated for 2025 (per Statista), streaming services owned and operated by CTV platforms are increasingly powerful players. Here, execs from leading CTV streamers will give you the inside scoop on programming, acquisition, monetization and partnership strategies shaping this evolving space. Speaking
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| 5:30 PM |
Realscreen Summit x NATPE Global Mixer
Sky Lawn (5th Floor) 5:30 PM-7:00 PM 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. |
Wednesday, February 5
| 9:00 AM |
Registration
Brickell 9:00 AM-6:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM |
NATPE Buyer’s Lounge
Junior Ballroom 10:00 AM-5:30 PM NATPE Market Floor & Meeting Suites
Grand Ballroom 10:00 AM-5:30 PM |
| 12:00 PM |
Lunch with a Decision Maker
Bayfront A 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Advance sign-up is required - You may reserve to meet one (1) table host Speaking
Table host
Harry GamsuVP, Creative, Format, Development and Sales Warner Bros. Discovery Television Group 
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| 1:00 PM |
Realscreen Summit x NATPE Global Crossover Kick Off
Biscayne 1:00 PM-1:05 PM Host Simone Boyce kicks off an action-packed afternoon with top execs, media leaders, and industry experts, diving into the latest trends and opportunities shaping the entertainment world. Speaking
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| 1:05 PM |
Welcome to 2030: Exploring the (Near) Future of Media
 Biscayne 1:05 PM-1:45 PM While entertainment media is in a constant state of evolution, the rate of change has perhaps never been as accelerated as it is now. And with change comes plenty of questions: how radically will AI overhaul the production process? What will the streaming ecosystem look like now that the focus is on profitability? What will be the next major moves in M&A, and how will they redraw the content distribution map? Join our forward-thinking panel of thought leaders, innovation-focused analysts and emerging media content creators as they take on these questions and more, to deliver a clear, comprehensive vision of what media — and your corner of it — looks like in 2030. Speaking
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| 1:45 PM |
In Conversation With: Cris Abrego
Biscayne 1:45 PM-2:15 PM Speaking
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| 2:15 PM |
Like & subscribe: How to tap into the YouTube universe
Biscayne 2:15 PM-2:45 PM YouTube is a top global platform in audience viewing time including on CTV, and the platform continues to evolve how content is consumed and created. In this keynote presentation, YouTube’s Head of TV & Film AVOD Partnerships, Fede Goldenberg, will unlock the “best practices” playbook for Creators and media companies who are using the platform as a powerful ally for direct-to-consumer audience-building, content and channel monetization strategies. Goldenberg will share innovative approaches to realizing cross-platform and multi-format potential, as well as how to build & distribute IP that resonates on the most-watched streaming platform. Speaking
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| 2:45 PM |
Keynote Presentation: David Eilenberg, Roku Media
Biscayne 2:45 PM-3:15 PM David Eilenberg, Head of Content for Roku Media, will deliver a presentation to both NATPE Global and Realscreen Summit delegates, outlining Roku’s strategic priorities for success in an ever-shifting media landscape. Speaking
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| 3:15 PM |
Firewalking & FAST channels: Tony Robbins' new frontier
Biscayne 3:15 PM-3:45 PM Known as one of the most influential people in global finance, this #1 NY Times bestselling author who has impacted millions with his life-changing events is now tackling the newest frontier as he looks to get into the FAST space to broaden his impact. Robbins will explore the market factors that make the launch advantageous amidst a very crowded competitive set all seeking global scale. From distribution to marketing strategy, learn how parlaying IP synergy from complementary audience platforms, such as publishing and live touring, can best be leveraged to boost discoverability and drive mutual growth. Speaking
Tony Robbins#1 NY Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the nation's #1 Life and Business Strategist.
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Networking Break
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Brand partnerships: New and improved!
Chopin 4:00 PM-4:45 PM The creative relationship between brands and content producers has taken many forms over the years, from product placement to sponsorship, and from development to delivery. As belts tighten at broadcasters and other traditional funding sources, the allure of aligning the right project with the right brand has never been more compelling. Here, you’ll hear from execs across the content ecosystem who excel at bringing brands and creators/producers together, and learn how you can — and why you should — explore such possibilities for your work. Speaking
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Formagination
Sevilla 4:15 PM-5:30 PM For 13 years, FORMAGINATION has been a unique format competition and a launching pad for international creativity. Once again, three prestigious prizes will be awarded, including the coveted Audience Choice award, at the live presentation. Speaking
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What's up next on Connected TV?
Chopin 4:45 PM-5:30 PM With Connected TV user penetration in the U.S. expected to surpass 80% in the 25-54 demo by the end of 2024, and 56 million Gen Z users estimated for 2025 (per Statista), streaming services owned and operated by CTV platforms are increasingly powerful players. Here, execs from leading CTV streamers will give you the inside scoop on programming, acquisition, monetization and partnership strategies shaping this evolving space. Speaking
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Realscreen Summit x NATPE Global Mixer
Sky Lawn (5th Floor) 5:30 PM-7:00 PM 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. |
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NATPE Honors VIP Award Gala
Biscayne 6:30 PM-8:00 PM This is an invitation-only event. Speaking
Honoree
Ri-Karlo HandyFounder and Chief Executive Officer, Sunwise Media and Senior Vice President, Unscripted, Blink49 Studios The Handy Foundation
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Thursday, February 6
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NATPE Buyer's Lounge
Junior Ballroom 8:00 AM-6:00 PM NATPE Market Floor & Meeting Suites
Grand Ballroom 8:00 AM-6:00 PM Registration
Brickell 8:00 AM-6:00 PM |
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Streaming+ Breakfast: Are we there yet?
Biscayne 8:15 AM-9:30 AM No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. Whether the platform evolved from retail, tech, or legacy media origins, streamers all have one thing in common: constant change. Hear from key players in the SVOD, AVOD, HVOD, TVOD, and FAST space as they discuss audience trends, technology, and monetization strategies shaping the streaming market—and what’s next for the industry. Complimentary coffee and breakfast buffet will be available on a first come, first served basis. Adding this session to your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Speaking
Katrina KowalskiSenior Vice President, International Content Programming & Acquisitions, Pluto TV Paramount |
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New Collaborators: VIZIO
Sevilla 9:30 AM-10:00 AM As audiences migrate and traditional media players are no longer the only gatekeepers in town, other content doors open. These sessions explore opportunities with different platforms and partners, and the shifts in how content is being shared and monetized. Speaking
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| 9:45 AM |
In Conversation With Betsy Beers (Shondaland)
Chopin 9:45 AM-10:15 AM From strong female protagonists and inclusive casting, to reimagining the period drama for contemporary audiences, Shondaland continues to challenge and change the status quo. In this intimate fireside chat, Shondaland Creative Partner & EP Betsy Beers shares how she approaches producing standout series that raise the bar via epic storytelling and what it takes to create powerful drama in the age of peak TV. Speaking
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Keynote Discussion: The big picture: a pragmatic guide to navigating change
Biscayne 10:15 AM-11:00 AM In this “View from the Top” keynote discussion, industry leaders share their strategies for growth as they tackle new market realities, and respond to the economic forces that are shaping the business. From changing distribution and monetization models to expanding partnership plans, we'll unpack the solutions that are working for an increasingly complex global ecosystem. Discover how evolving programming needs, collaboration urgency and other emerging priorities are paving the way for more bespoke approaches—and how companies are structuring to respond to a changing market with a more dynamic and fluid M.O. Speaking
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The studio of the future
Chopin 11:00 AM-11:45 AM We're living in truly transformative times. With headwinds like consolidation and audience fragmentation impacting commissioning, on the filp side, there's opportunities emerging via new platforms and tech innovation. Hear about the bold new business models emerging that take advantage of the possibilities arising in this very fluid mediascape. Speaking
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New Collaborators
Sevilla 11:30 AM-12:00 PM As audiences migrate and traditional media players are no longer the only gatekeepers in town, other content doors open. These sessions explore opportunities with different platforms and partners, and the shifts in how content is being shared and monetized. Speaking
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White Space: identifying the holes in the sked
Biscayne 11:45 AM-12:30 PM Every time a hit spawns sequels, spin-offs and cycles of imitation, it contributes to content uniformity. And that creates an opportunity to break through with something fresh and new. Join top development execs as they map out underexplored areas, underutilized approaches and audiences that are underserved. Find out where they see potential for capturing attention, and to possibly trigger the next trend in programming. Speaking
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In Conversation With Kelly Day (Amazon Studios, Prime Video)
Biscayne 2:00 PM-2:30 PM Join us for an intimate fireside chat with Kelly Day to gain insights into how she’s redefining the future of streaming and what it takes to lead in today’s ever-changing media landscape. Speaking
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The Streaming Wars are over. Welcome to The Great Media War
Biscayne 3:00 PM-3:45 PM Media cartographer and provocateur Evan Shapiro transforms the data from our industry into an actionable plan to survive the looming Media War for audience, attention, hearts and minds. With a specific focus on the changing nature of consumption among the various generations of consumers, Shapiro maps a pathway to the future of TV. Speaking
Follow the money: The outlook for M&A in media
Sevilla 3:00 PM-4:15 PM With the massive shifts in how audiences consume screen entertainment, mediacos are on the threshold of an era of massive structural change. When — and if — the dust settles, how will your business be impacted? From the spinning off of cable assets to the mega-mergers potentially on the horizon, this session will explore the power plays — and the growing range of players — that are redrawing the screen content landscape. |
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AI: Now and next
Biscayne 4:00 PM-4:45 PM From eye-popping visuals to production, distribution and marketing solutions designed for maximum efficiency (and potentially minimal cost), the creative and practical applications for AI and GAI are set to impact every corner of the content equation. This session brings together experts developing the innovations in the tech, and the industry enthusiasts embracing it, for a look at how AI is being used in the trenches today, and how it will be used in the not too distant future. Speaking
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NATPE Global Pitch Showcase
Chopin 4:30 PM-5:30 PM NATPE Global Pitch Showcase offers producers and creators from across the globe a unique opportunity to pitch their in-development, Scripted drama and Scripted Comedy projects, to a panel of international experts, in front of an industry audience. Speaking
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WAWA Showcase
Sevilla 5:00 PM-6:00 PM This showcase, presented by the Worldwide Audiovisual Women Association (WAWA), will feature a curated selection of non-English content dubbed into English. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore unique programming from around the world, offering fresh and diverse perspectives. The screening aims to surprise and inspire programming and acquisition managers with new opportunities to bring innovative, high-quality content to their audiences. |
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WAWA Woman of the Year
Biscayne 6:00 PM-7:30 PM Launched in 2017, the Woman of the Year Award honors an individual who exemplifies leadership, ethics, diversity and commitment - the organization's core values. WAWA aims to foster a more inclusive industry across all sectors of the audiovisual world. The awards will return to Miami, where they were originally hosted. Past recipients include notable leaders such as Blanca Ponce, Analida Lopez, Cecilia Galeano, Cynthia Hudson, Giselle Gonzalez, Carmen Larios, Selina Nederhand and Fidela Navarro. |
Friday, February 7
| 8:00 AM |
NATPE Buyer's Lounge
Junior Ballroom 8:00 AM-5:00 PM NATPE Market Floor & Meeting Suites
Grand Ballroom 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Registration
Brickell 8:00 AM-6:00 PM |
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CoLab Breakfast Panel - Copro to the rescue: meet the new funding models
Bayfront 8:30 AM-9:45 AM ADVANCED SIGN UP IS REQUIRED. Co-productions are having a moment -with fresh approaches and innovative partners redefining how TV gets made. Explore the strategies driving this new era of co-production and discover how to take your ideas further, together. Complimentary coffee and breakfast buffet will be available. Speaking
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CoLab Panel - Partnering formulas: deconstructing winning solutions
Biscayne 10:45 AM-11:30 AM Big ideas need bigger coalitions to pull off in this de-risking driven market. This panel unpacks the bold strategies and creative partnerships driving today’s biggest hits, from unexpected alliances to inventive financing hacks. It’s your inside look at the deals that make the magic happen. CoLab is a day dedicated to the new collaborators and piece-meal financing models that have become the co-pro go-to in the current derisking-focused market reality. Spark future creative and business partnerships through taking part in panels and networking roundtables that address opportunities amid the industry's growing desire and urgency to coproduce. From the growing copro appetite in key markets like the UK, to media agency / brand-funded interest - meet with and learn from the players who are navigating and investing in this space. Speaking
Michael BancroftHost & Executive Producer, Beyond Innovation (Bloomberg TV); Founder & CEO Globalive Media 
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CoLab Networking Lunch Roundtables
Bayfront A 11:45 AM-12:45 PM Advance sign-up is required - You may reserve to meet one (1) table host Spark future creative and business partnerships through taking part in networking roundtables that address opportunities amid the industry's growing desire and urgency to coproduce. From the growing copro appetite in key markets like the UK, to media agency / brand-funded interest - meet with and learn from the players who are navigating and investing in this space. Complimentary lunch will be provided. Sign-ups open Thursday, January 9 at 11:00 am EST and close Thursday, January 30 at 5:00 pm EST. Speaking
Table host
Herman CampbellPresident and Chief Technology Officer aurbit by Adease Advertising Intelligence
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Anna BudashevskayaVice President Sales, International Distribution Reel One International Ltd |
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CoLab Panel - Engagement Redefined: Collaboration, Co-Productions, and Immersive Experiences in the Streaming Era
Biscayne 1:00 PM-1:45 PM The rise of streaming platforms and immersive content formats has revolutionized how audiences interact with brands and entertainment. This panel delves into the transformative potential of collaboration and co-productions between brands, streaming platforms, and content creators. It explores innovative ways to produce engaging content, leveraging interactive elements like shoppable videos, live-streamed events, and gamified storytelling to deepen audience connections. Industry leaders will share insights on how these partnerships are reshaping storytelling and creating new avenues for integrating brands seamlessly into entertainment. Speaking
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CoLab Panel - Extraordinary Spanish Incentives Are Luring Hollywood & Latam
Biscayne 2:00 PM-2:45 PM As platform production budgets are tightening and production costs are globally on the rise, producers from all over the world are turning to Spanish Government incentives to close financing gaps. Combining national and regional benefits from one country and then adding benefits from a second country, can lead to up to an unimaginable 60-70% of funding. Learn from government officials, producers and local production service providers how to navigate these new opportunities. Speaking
Javier YraolaTrade Commissioner Trade Commission of Spain / ICEX España Exportación e Inversiones, E.P.E. 
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CoLab Networking Roundtables
Bayfront 2:45 PM-3:45 PM Advance sign-up is required - You may reserve to meet one (1) table host Speaking
Table host
Javier YraolaTrade Commissioner Trade Commission of Spain / ICEX España Exportación e Inversiones, E.P.E. 
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Marco GironFilm and Entertainment Commissioner Miami-Dade County Office of Film and Entertainment
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