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Sunday, February 1
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Early Registration (5:00pm - 8:00pm)Brickell |
Monday, February 2
| 8:00am |
Continental Breakfast (8:00am - 10:00am)Trianon Realscreen Delegate Lounge (8:00am - 6:00pm)Mezzanine & Trianon Registration (8:00am - 6:30pm)Brickell |
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Breakfast with a Commissioner (8:15am - 9:15am)Bayfront 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 3 at 11:00 am EST and close Thursday, January 29 at 5:00 pm EST. Featuring:
   
Speed Networking (8:15am - 9:15am)Sevilla 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. |
| 9:30am |
Factual in flux: The outlook for unscripted (9:30am - 10:15am)Biscayne In a time of budget constraints, shifting audience behaviors, and evolving platform priorities, the business of unscripted and non-fiction content is being reshaped at every level. Join some of the industry’s leading execs for a candid conversation that will take on today’s challenges and highlight new opportunities. From evolving commissioning and funding strategies to the rising value of IP ownership, brand partnerships, and globally scalable formats, this session offers timely insights on how to stay one step ahead and thrive in an industry rewriting its playbook. Featuring:
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| 10:15am |
Networking Coffee Break (10:15am - 10:30am) |
| 10:30am |
Public broadcasting: what’s at stake and where are we headed? (10:30am - 11:15am)Biscayne Public service broadcasters around the world have always faced challenges -- from the financial to the sociopolitical, and many points between. But recently, the issues needing navigation have become more pronounced: from governments calling for fundamental changes in funding, to rapidly shifting audience behaviors. Luckily, PSBs have a history of innovation and adaptation, and have often led the way in the evolutions -- and revolutions -- that have shaped the TV industry. Here, executives from leading public service broadcasters share their thoughts on the current climates in their territories, and strategies for future-proofing public broadcasting into the next decade. Featuring:
Fiona CampbellInterim Director of Unscripted & Controller, Youth Audience BBC British Broadcasting Corporation
Speed Pitching I (10:30am - 11:30am)Merrick 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 7 at 11:00 AM EST, and closes on Monday, January 12 at 5:00 PM EST. Lottery results will be emailed to participants on Wednesday, January 14 by 2:00 PM EST. General sign-ups open Wednesday, January 14 at 5:00 PM EST, and closes on Thursday, January 29 at 5:00 PM EST. Featuring:
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Colby GiordanoDirector, Unscripted Development NBCUniversal Entertainment (Peacock & Bravo) 
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LeAnn ScrimmagerManager of Development & Original Production, AllBlk/WEtv, Unscripted WE TV 
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| 11:30am |
Optimizing unscripted with AI (11:30am - 12:15pm)Chopin Much has been said – and shown – about the incredible creative possibilities emerging through AI. But the tech is also opening up new worlds when it comes to optimizing content for multiplatform distribution and viewing. From multi-language dubbing to tailoring content for social, FAST and other mediums, advances in AI are helping producers, distributors and platforms to work smarter and get the most out of their content catalogs. Monetization, personalization and myriad points between – in this session, you’ll find out what’s possible now and what’s coming next. Featuring:
30 Minutes With: Michael Gelman, A&E, Lifetime & Home.Made.Nation (11:30am - 12:00pm)Flagler 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 75 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 Minutes With: Angela Molloy, WEtv (11:30am - 12:00pm)Tuttle 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 75 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
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| 12:15pm |
Lunch (12:15pm - 1:30pm)Ole & Trianon |
| 12:30pm |
Lunch with a Commissioner (12:30pm - 1:30pm)Bayfront Lottery opens on Wednesday, January 7 at 11:00 AM EST, and closes on Monday, January 12 at 5:00 PM EST. Lottery results will be emailed to participants on Wednesday, January 14 by 2:00 PM EST. General sign-ups open Wednesday, January 14 at 5:00 PM EST, and closes on Thursday, January 29 at 5:00 PM EST. Featuring:
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Hortensia QuadrenyVP, USH Programming & Planning Lifestyle & Factual Latam Warner Bros. Discovery Lunch with a Distributor (12:30pm - 1:30pm)Sevilla 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 3 at 11:00 am EST and close Thursday, January 29 at 5:00 pm EST. Featuring:
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| 1:45pm |
Unscripted trends briefing: emerging opportunities in non-fiction (1:45pm - 2:15pm)Chopin International content consultancy K7 Media will take a deep dive into trends in global formats and international collaboration for unscripted and non-fiction content. In addition to exploring the new ways of financing and sharing original IP, you’ll learn what’s trending in brand-funded unscripted and non-fiction content globally and how these evolving models are opening up creative and commercial opportunities for producers. Featuring:
30 Minutes With: Craig Junner & Sam Linton, Blue Ant Media (1:45pm - 2:15pm)Flagler 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 75 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 Minutes With: Brittinee Royes, Peacock & Bravo (1:45pm - 2:15pm)Tuttle 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 75 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early.
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| 2:15pm |
Networking Break (2:15pm - 2:30pm) |
| 2:30pm |
Marketing for the win: growing fans & ROI (2:30pm - 3:15pm)Chopin In a multiplatform world, marketing is an increasingly important component of the programming equation. Producers need to champion their IP across platforms, screens, and fandoms, and that means thinking like a marketer. From engaging audiences on social media to extending their brands via FAST channels and immersive experiences, marketing-savvy producers are an integral part of the team driving the cross-platform lifecycle of a project. In this session, we bring together marketers, platform leaders, and producers to discuss how earned media and community-driven discovery are reshaping the success of unscripted content. Featuring:
Speed Pitching ll (2:30pm - 3:30pm)Merrick 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 7 at 11:00 AM EST, and closes on Monday, January 12 at 5:00 PM EST. Lottery results will be emailed to participants on Wednesday, January 14 by 2:00 PM EST. General sign-ups open Wednesday, January 14 at 5:00 PM EST, and closes on Thursday, January 29 at 5:00 PM EST. Featuring:
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| 2:45pm |
30 Minutes With: Dane Joseph, Hulu (2:45pm - 3:15pm)Tuttle 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 75 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
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| 3:15pm |
Networking Coffee Break (3:15pm - 3:30pm) |
| 3:30pm |
Primetime for podcasts (3:30pm - 4:15pm)Chopin The “podcast to broadcast” phenomenon picked up speed when the true-crime podcast Serial kickstarted the hunt for IP within the pod space by networks and prodcos in 2014. But now, the market has exploded in myriad ways, with linear nets and streamers launching podcasts from their hit series while still mining successful pods (and their creators) for TV projects and deals. And producers are also cross-pollinating, creating podcast divisions and striking deals with top pod talent. This session brings together executives and creatives from all angles of the expanding podcast universe to explore the future trajectory for the medium and the business and creative opportunities within it. Featuring:
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| 3:45pm |
30 Minutes With (3:45pm - 4:15pm)Flagler 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 75 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. 30 Minutes With: Olivia LaRoche, Roku (3:45pm - 4:15pm)Tuttle 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 75 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
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| 4:30pm |
Keynote Conversation: Anaïs Baker, Amazon MGM Studios (4:30pm - 5:00pm)Biscayne Join us as Anais Baker, who leads the development and localization of global franchises and emerging hits – including LOL: Last One Laughing, Wild & Free and Luxe Listings – will be sharing how she identifies and develops IP with global potential. Featuring:
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| 5:30pm |
Realscreen Summit Opening Night Cocktail (5:30pm - 6:30pm) |
Tuesday, February 3
| 8:00am |
Continental Breakfast (8:00am - 10:00am)Trianon Realscreen Delegate Lounge (8:00am - 6:00pm)Mezzanine & Trianon Registration (8:00am - 7:00pm)Brickell |
| 8:15am |
Breakfast with a Commissioner (8:15am - 9:15am)Bayfront 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 3 at 11:00 am EST and close Thursday, January 29 at 5:00 pm EST. Featuring:
Table host
Fiona CampbellInterim Director of Unscripted & Controller, Youth Audience BBC British Broadcasting Corporation 
Speed Networking (8:15am - 9:15am)Sevilla 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. |
| 9:30am |
Keynote Conversation: Jane Turton, All3Media (9:30am - 10:00am) |
| 10:00am |
Keynote Conversation: Michael Thorn, FOX Television Network (10:00am - 10:30am)Biscayne As president of Fox Television Network, Michael Thorn oversees some of the most successful properties in unscripted television -- from the network's roster of Gordon Ramsay culinary classics including Next Level Chef, Kitchen Nightmares and Hell's Kitchen, to hits that are reshaping the game show genre such as The Floor and 99 to Beat. In this can't-miss keynote conversation, Michael Thorn will share his vision for innovating the genre on Fox, and his thoughts on crafting unscripted content that can cross platforms and connect with audiences where they are. |
| 10:30am |
Speed Pitching lll (10:30am - 11:30am)Merrick 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 7 at 11:00 AM EST, and closes on Monday, January 12 at 5:00 PM EST. Lottery results will be emailed to participants on Wednesday, January 14 by 2:00 PM EST. General sign-ups open Wednesday, January 14 at 5:00 PM EST, and closes on Thursday, January 29 at 5:00 PM EST. Featuring:
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Hortensia QuadrenyVP, USH Programming & Planning Lifestyle & Factual Latam Warner Bros. Discovery |
| 10:35am |
Versant’s new script for unscripted (10:35am - 11:15am)Biscayne First announced in November of 2024, Versant is the new-model media and entertainment company featuring with a strong portfolio of brands comprised of renowned entertainment networks including USA Network, E!, SYFY and Oxygen, in addition to MSNBC, CNBC, Golf Channel, and complementary digital platforms GolfNow, Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes and SportsEngine. Versant is set to make its mark as a home for premier content and live events this year. This session, featuring leadership from across Versant’s entertainment portfolio, will dive into the plans for establishing the company as a go-to destination for audiences and producers alike, shedding light on strategy, commissioning outlook and more. Featuring:
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| 11:30am |
Brand ambitions: the new wave of unscripted alliances (11:30am - 12:15pm)Chopin As brands look to effectively engage audiences through compelling storytelling, they're increasingly turning to non-fiction content to connect with consumers in meaningful ways. In this session, you will gain intel from brands on the kinds of stories they want to tell through unscripted entertainment, and who they want to collaborate with. 30 Minutes With: Max Micallef, HISTORY (11:30am - 12:00pm)Flagler 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 75 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 Minutes With: Stephen Mann, NBC (11:30am - 12:00pm)Tuttle 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 75 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
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| 12:15pm |
Lunch (12:15pm - 1:30pm)Ole & Trianon |
| 12:30pm |
Lunch with a Commissioner (12:30pm - 1:30pm)Bayfront Lottery opens on Wednesday, January 7 at 11:00 AM EST, and closes on Monday, January 12 at 5:00 PM EST. Lottery results will be emailed to participants on Wednesday, January 14 by 2:00 PM EST. General sign-ups open Wednesday, January 14 at 5:00 PM EST, and closes on Thursday, January 29 at 5:00 PM EST. Featuring:
Lunch with a Distributor (12:30pm - 1:30pm)Sevilla 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 3 at 11:00 am EST and close Thursday, January 29 at 5:00 pm EST. Featuring:
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| 1:30pm |
Creatorverse convergence: the new alliances powering unscripted (1:30pm - 2:15pm)Chopin The creator-led content revolution is reshaping media, dramatically shifting viewing habits, making "traditional" media want to join the party and partner with the creator community. For creators, as their brands mature, the opportunity to broaden their fan base has appeal. How to make it work for audiences and stakeholders is a work in progress. Hear how creators, producers, platforms and agencies are joining forces to drive what’s next in unscripted entertainment by developing new models, expanding reach and tapping into engaged communities. Featuring:
30 Minutes With: Patty Suh & Anna Bloomfield, Food Network & HGTV (1:30pm - 2:00pm)Tuttle 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 75 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early.
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Pitching Partners (1:30pm - 2:30pm)Merrick 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 7 at 11:00 AM EST, and closes on Monday, January 12 at 5:00 PM EST. Lottery results will be emailed to participants on Wednesday, January 14 by 2:00 PM EST. General sign-ups open Wednesday, January 14 at 5:00 PM EST, and closes on Thursday, January 29 at 5:00 PM EST. Featuring:
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| 2:15pm |
Networking Break (2:15pm - 2:30pm) |
| 2:30pm |
SESSION TBD (2:30pm - 3:15pm)Chopin |
| 2:45pm |
30 Minutes With: Ben Hurvitz, MTV (2:45pm - 3:15pm)Flagler 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 75 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
30 Minutes With: Joseph Schneier, Discovery Channel (2:45pm - 3:15pm)Tuttle 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 75 delegates. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:
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| 3:30pm |
In Conversation With: Jordan Matter (3:30pm - 4:00pm) |
| 4:00pm |
2026 Realscreen Awards Cocktail (4:00pm - 4:30pm)Biscayne |
| 4:30pm |
2026 Realscreen Awards Ceremony (4:30pm - 5:45pm)Biscayne The 2026 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. Featuring:
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Wednesday, February 4
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Continental Breakfast (8:00am - 10:00am)Mezzanine NATPE Buyer’s Lounge (8:00am - 6:00pm)Sandringham & Windsor The NATPE Buyers is open for accredited buyers to host meetings in 30 minute increments. Tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Buyers may arrange for their guests to check in at the welcome table to be shown to their meeting. In the event the tables are all occupied, the host and guest can meet at the check in desk and decide whether to wait, or to relocate their meeting. A chime will sound each 30 minutes to remind guests when to wrap up their meetings. Adding this session to your agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. NATPE Market Floor & Meeting Suites (8:00am - 6:00pm)Grand Ballroom Realscreen Delegate Lounge (8:00am - 7:00pm)Mezzanine & Trianon Registration (8:00am - 7:00pm)Brickell |
| 9:30am |
Realscreen Summit x NATPE Global Opening Remarks (9:30am - 9:35am)Biscayne |
| 9:35am |
Keynote Conversation: Dhar Mann Studios (9:35am - 10:05am)Biscayne Join Dhar Mann, the visionary creator behind Dhar Mann Studios and CEO (and former MTV president) Sean Atkins, as they share their takes on building a creator-driven brand that inspires millions -- over 137 million subscribers, to be exact. This session will explore how creators are building vibrant communities through meaningful content while rewriting the script on what it means to be a studio, and how producers and executives from traditional media can use their expertise -- and learn new tricks -- within the creatorsphere. Featuring:
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| 10:05am |
Networking Break (10:05am - 10:15am) |
| 10:15am |
Keynote Conversation: Sean Cohan, Bell Media (10:15am - 10:45am)Biscayne Join us for a compelling keynote conversation with Sean Cohan, President of Bell Media, as he shares how Canada’s largest media and entertainment company is reshaping its strategy to compete — and thrive — on a global stage. From transforming legacy media assets to building the leading Canadian streamer, Crave, Cohan will share how Bell Media is driving success by embracing great storytelling across news, entertainment and sports platforms, forging smart partnerships domestically and internationally, and balancing locally resonant content with global ambition. Featuring:
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| 10:45am |
Networking Break (10:45am - 11:00am) |
| 11:00am |
Future of Content (11:00am - 11:45am)Biscayne The lines between social platforms, streamers, broadcasters and studios (as well as the roles played by producers, creators and brands) are getting blurrier by the day. As old models collide with new players and priorities, we're seeing the content business redefine in real time. This session digs into the shifts - from the rise of creator-driven studios and AI in production, to how brands and agencies are impacting development - providing context and guidance on what it means for the way the world makes, funds, and sells content now and next. |
| 12:00pm |
Lunch (12:00pm - 1:30pm) |
| 1:30pm |
Inside P&G Studios: Redefining the Intersection of Brands and Entertainment (1:30pm - 2:00pm)Biscayne This enlightening conversation with Anna Saalfeld, Head of P&G Studios will explore how the content production division of one of the world’s foremost consumer goods companies is redefining the intersection between brands and entertainment. The session will dive into where and how P&G Studios collaborates with production company partners, networks and streamers, and will explore what’s next for the studio. Joining Anna will be Executive Producer, Loretha Jones, where they will talk about one of the projects coming out of P&G's Queen Collective initiative — a partnership with Procter & Gamble, Queen Latifah, Flavor Unit Entertainment, and Tribeca Studios. Featuring:
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| 2:00pm |
Networking Break (2:00pm - 2:15pm) |
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How to win over investors & transform your business (2:15pm - 3:00pm)Biscayne To stay ahead in today's changing media economy, companies must reimagine their business models to meet the moment. Adaptability leads to equity. Hear from leaders who are positioning their business for investor confidence by streamlining operations, improving margins and unlocking new revenue streams. |
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Networking Break (3:00pm - 3:15pm) |
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Welcome to the Creatorverse (3:15pm - 4:00pm)Biscayne These days, creators are building more than just channels. They're also building brands, shaping culture, and becoming increasingly important players in the global media landscape. As entertainment collides with brands and retail, and investors are betting bigger on creator-led ventures, the rules of the content game are constantly evolving. Hear from the creators, companies, and investors who are teaming up to reshape the future of the industry. Featuring:
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| 4:00pm |
Networking Break (4:00pm - 4:15pm) |
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The Future of News (4:15pm - 5:00pm)Biscayne Live news has always played a unique role in the competitive TV landscape. At a time when trusted reporting is vital, journalism is facing disruption from changing audience behaviour, media consolidation, funding challenges, pressures on editorial autonomy, and the impact of AI. How are media companies innovating their news and information content to stay relevant, grow audiences, and sustain editorial standards? With the genre in flux, how can network news make a bigger impact? |
| 5:30pm |
Realscreen Summit x NATPE Global Mixer (5:30pm - 7:00pm)Sky Lawn 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. |
