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Sunday, February 1
| 5:00 PM |
Early Registration
Brickell 5:00 PM-8:00 PM |
Monday, February 2
| 8:00 AM |
Continental Breakfast
Versailles 8:00 AM-10:00 AM Realscreen Delegate Lounge
Mezzanine & Versailles 8:00 AM-6:00 PM Registration
Brickell 8:00 AM-6:30 PM |
| 8:15 AM |
Breakfast with a Commissioner
Bayfront 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 3 at 11:00 am EST and close Thursday, January 29 at 5:00 pm EST. Speaking
   
Table host
Ninder BillingVice President, Unscripted International Co-Productions and Formats A+E Global Media UK 
Speed Networking
Sevilla 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 |
Factual in flux: The outlook for unscripted
Biscayne 9:30 AM-10:15 AM 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. Speaking
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| 10:15 AM |
Networking Break
10:15 AM-10:30 AM |
| 10:30 AM |
Public broadcasting: what’s at stake and where are we headed?
Biscayne 10:30 AM-11:15 AM 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. Speaking
Fiona CampbellInterim Director of Unscripted & Controller, Youth Audience BBC British Broadcasting Corporation
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 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. Speaking
Table host
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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| 11:30 AM |
Optimizing unscripted with AI
Chopin 11:30 AM-12:15 PM 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. Speaking
30 Minutes With: Michael Gelman, A&E, Lifetime & Home.Made.Nation
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 75 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: Angela Molloy, WEtv
Tuttle 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 75 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
Ole & Versailles 12:15 PM-1:30 PM |
| 12:30 PM |
Lunch with a Commissioner
Bayfront 12:30 PM-1:30 PM 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. Speaking
Table host
Hortensia QuadrenyVP, USH Programming & Planning Lifestyle & Factual Latam Warner Bros. Discovery 
Lunch with a Distributor
Sevilla 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 3 at 11:00 am EST and close Thursday, January 29 at 5:00 pm EST. Speaking
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| 1:45 PM |
Unscripted trends briefing: emerging opportunities in non-fiction
Chopin 1:45 PM-2:15 PM 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. Speaking
30 Minutes With: Shaan Akbar, Samsung TV Plus
Flagler 1:45 PM-2:15 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 75 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: Brittinee Royes, Peacock & Bravo
Tuttle 1:45 PM-2:15 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 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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| 2:15 PM |
Networking Break
2:15 PM-2:30 PM |
| 2:30 PM |
Marketing for the win: growing fans & ROI
Chopin 2:30 PM-3:15 PM 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. Speaking
Speed Pitching ll
Merrick 2:30 PM-3:30 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 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. Speaking
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| 2:45 PM |
30 Minutes With: Dane Joseph, Hulu
Tuttle 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 75 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 Break
3:15 PM-3:30 PM |
| 3:30 PM |
Primetime for podcasts
Chopin 3:30 PM-4:15 PM 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. Speaking
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| 3:45 PM |
30 Minutes With: Craig Junner & Sam Linton, Blue Ant Media
Flagler 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 75 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: Olivia LaRoche, Roku
Tuttle 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 75 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 |
Keynote Conversation: Anaïs Baker, Amazon MGM Studios
Biscayne 4:30 PM-5:00 PM 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. Speaking
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| 5:30 PM |
Realscreen Summit Opening Night Cocktail
5:30 PM-6:30 PM |
Tuesday, February 3
| 8:00 AM |
Continental Breakfast
Versailles 8:00 AM-10:00 AM Realscreen Delegate Lounge
Mezzanine & Versailles 8:00 AM-6:00 PM Registration
Brickell 8:00 AM-7:00 PM |
| 8:15 AM |
Breakfast with a Commissioner
Bayfront 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 3 at 11:00 am EST and close Thursday, January 29 at 5:00 pm EST. Speaking
Table host
Fiona CampbellInterim Director of Unscripted & Controller, Youth Audience BBC British Broadcasting Corporation Speed Networking
Sevilla 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: Jane Turton, All3Media
Biscayne 9:30 AM-10:00 AM Speaking
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| 10:00 AM |
Keynote Conversation: Michael Thorn, FOX Television Network
Biscayne 10:00 AM-10:30 AM 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. Speaking
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| 10:30 AM |
Partner Presentation: World Premiere of Global Agency's The Mashup
Chopin 10:30 AM-11:00 AM Join Izzet Pinto for the world premiere of The Mashup, a brand-new hit format from Global Agency. In this session, the format's creator Izzet Pinto will unveil the concept, share what makes the format stand out, and officially launch The Mashup to the international market. Speaking
Speed Pitching lll
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 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. Speaking
Table host
Hortensia QuadrenyVP, USH Programming & Planning Lifestyle & Factual Latam Warner Bros. Discovery 
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| 10:35 AM |
Versant’s new script for unscripted
Biscayne 10:35 AM-11:15 AM 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. Speaking
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| 11:30 AM |
Brand ambitions: the new wave of unscripted alliances
Chopin 11:30 AM-12:15 PM 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. Speaking
30 Minutes With: Max Micallef, HISTORY
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 75 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: Stephen Mann, NBC
Tuttle 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 75 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
Ole & Versailles 12:15 PM-1:30 PM |
| 12:30 PM |
Lunch with a Commissioner
Bayfront 12:30 PM-1:30 PM 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. Speaking
Lunch with a Distributor
Sevilla 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 3 at 11:00 am EST and close Thursday, January 29 at 5:00 pm EST. Speaking
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| 1:30 PM |
Creator convergence: the new alliances powering unscripted
Chopin 1:30 PM-2:15 PM 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. 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 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. Speaking
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| 1:45 PM |
30 Minutes With: Patty Suh & Anna Bloomfield, Food Network & HGTV
Tuttle 1:45 PM-2:15 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 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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| 2:15 PM |
Networking Break
2:15 PM-2:30 PM |
| 2:30 PM |
Keeping it fresh: Idol’s open call to next gen fans
Chopin 2:30 PM-3:15 PM As American Idol heads into season 24, the iconic ABC series is adding some fresh twists to connect with new audiences. The team behind the refresh will share how creator partnerships and social media plays support the format’s future-proofing strategy. Speaking
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| 2:45 PM |
30 Minutes With: Ben Hurvitz, MTV
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 75 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: Joseph Schneier, Discovery Channel
Tuttle 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 75 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 |
In Conversation With: Jordan Matter
Chopin 3:30 PM-4:00 PM Youtuber Jordan Matter (@jordanmatter) parlayed fame in dance photography circles into celebrity Creator status, amassing over 12 billion Youtube views for his channel. In this Conversation session, Matter dives into the strategies that influenced his success, how authenticity fosters real audience connections, and how he keeps his voice and creative vision both fresh and consistent across platforms. The lessons learned over the course of his journey as a creator and collaborator — with a YouTube subscriber count over 32,500,000 — as well as insights on building your own brand, will provide real-world intel for those moving from traditional media into the creator space. Speaking
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| 4:00 PM |
2026 Realscreen Awards Cocktail
Biscayne 4:00 PM-4:30 PM |
| 4:30 PM |
2026 Realscreen Awards Ceremony
Biscayne 4:30 PM-5:45 PM 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. Speaking
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Wednesday, February 4
| 8:00 AM |
Continental Breakfast
Versailles 8:00 AM-10:00 AM NATPE Buyer’s Lounge
Sandringham & Windsor 8:00 AM-6:00 PM 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
Grand Ballroom 8:00 AM-6:00 PM Realscreen Delegate Lounge
Mezzanine & Versailles 8:00 AM-7:00 PM Registration
Brickell 8:00 AM-7:00 PM |
| 9:25 AM |
Realscreen Summit x NATPE Global Opening Remarks
Biscayne 9:25 AM-9:30 AM |
| 9:30 AM |
Keynote Conversation: Dhar Mann Studios
Biscayne 9:30 AM-10:00 AM 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. Speaking
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| 10:00 AM |
The NATPE HONORS series. Keynote Conversation: Sean Cohan, Bell Media
Biscayne 10:00 AM-10:30 AM Join us for a compelling keynote conversation with Sean Cohan, President of Bell Media and recipient of the 2026 NATPE Honors Shift Disturber Award as he shares how Canada’s largest media and entertainment company is reshaping its strategy to compete — and thrive — on a global stage. From transforming legacy media assets to building the leading Canadian streamer, Crave, Cohan will share how Bell Media is driving success by embracing great storytelling across news, entertainment and sports platforms, forging smart partnerships domestically and internationally, and balancing locally resonant content with global ambition. Speaking
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| 10:40 AM |
AI in Action: Amazon Studios’ House of David
Biscayne 10:40 AM-11:10 AM Go behind the scenes of House of David, Amazon Studios’ ambitious biblical epic co-produced with The Wonder Project. This panel features Albert Cheng, head of Amazon MGM Studios' newly launched AI Studios, alongside the series' creative team as they explore how cutting-edge technology and human creativity came together — revealing the tools, collaboration, and learnings that are shaping the future of high-end content creation Speaking
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| 11:15 AM |
The Future of Content
Biscayne 11:15 AM-12:00 PM The lines between social platforms, streamers, broadcasters and studios (as well as the roles played by producers, creators and brands) are getting blurrier by the day. As old models collide with new players and priorities, we're seeing the content business redefine in real time. This session digs into the shifts - from the rise of creator-driven studios and AI in production, to how brands and agencies are impacting development - providing context and guidance on what it means for the way the world makes, funds, and sells content now and next. Speaking
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| 12:00 PM |
Lunch
Versailles & Ole 12:00 PM-1:30 PM |
| 1:30 PM |
Inside P&G Studios: Redefining the Intersection of Brands and Entertainment
Biscayne 1:30 PM-2:00 PM This enlightening conversation with Anna Saalfeld, Head of P&G Studios will explore how the content production division of one of the world’s foremost consumer goods companies is redefining the intersection between brands and entertainment. The session will dive into where and how P&G Studios collaborates with production company partners, networks and streamers, and will explore what’s next for the studio. Joining Anna will be Executive Producer, Loretha Jones, where they will talk about one of the projects coming out of P&G's Queen Collective initiative — a partnership with Procter & Gamble, Queen Latifah, Flavor Unit Entertainment, and Tribeca Studios. Speaking
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| 2:00 PM |
Networking Break
2:00 PM-2:15 PM |
| 2:15 PM |
Where the Money Went and Where the Money is Going: The New Rules of Media Investment, M&A, and Survival
Biscayne 2:15 PM-3:00 PM As social platforms, the creator economy, and AI disrupt traditional television economics, billions of dollars in value are disappearing while new winners are quietly emerging. In this session, leading private-equity investors, operators, and advisors unpack where capital flowed over the last decade, where it is moving now, and how M&A strategies are being rewritten across media, content, advertising, and IP. Get an unfiltered view of what models are investable, what assets are consolidating, and where acquisition opportunities are accelerating, and learn how production companies, studios, and distributors must transact, consolidate, and evolve¡or risk irrelevance Speaking
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| 3:00 PM |
Networking Break
3:00 PM-3:15 PM |
| 3:15 PM |
Welcome to the Creatorverse
Biscayne 3:15 PM-4:00 PM These days, creators are building more than just channels. They're also building brands, shaping culture, and becoming increasingly important players in the global media landscape. As entertainment collides with brands and retail, and investors are betting bigger on creator-led ventures, the rules of the content game are constantly evolving. Hear from the creators, companies, and investors who are teaming up to reshape the future of the industry. Speaking
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| 4:00 PM |
Networking Break
4:00 PM-4:15 PM |
| 4:15 PM |
The NATPE HONORS series. The Future of News: In conversation with Wendy McMahon
Biscayne 4:15 PM-5:00 PM In this intimate fireside chat, CBS News' David Begnaud interviews NATPE Honors Cause + Action recipient Wendy McMahon on the challenges, opportunities and transformation that's needed in the high-stakes stakes broadcast news landscape. Speaking
Wendy McMahonFormer President and CEO, CBS News and Stations, CBS Media Ventures, and The Walt Disney Company
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| 5:30 PM |
Realscreen Summit x NATPE Global Mixer
Sky Lawn 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 4
| 8:00 AM |
Continental Breakfast
Versailles 8:00 AM-10:00 AM NATPE Buyers' Lounge
Sandringham & Windsor 8:00 AM-6:00 PM The NATPE Buyers' Lounge 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. NATPE Market Floor & Meeting Suites
Grand Ballroom 8:00 AM-6:00 PM Realscreen Delegate Lounge
Mezzanine & Versailles 8:00 AM-7:00 PM Registration
Brickell 8:00 AM-7:00 PM |
| 8:15 AM |
Breakfast with a Decision Maker
Bayfront 8:15 AM-9:15 AM Advance sign-up is required - You may reserve to meet one (1) table host These 60-minute sessions are informal affairs designed to connect delegates with broadcasters, streamers, producers and development executives in a small-group setting. These sessions are not about pitching. They are opportunities to network, discuss trends and spark potential partnerships. Complimentary lunch will be provided. Attendees who secured a spot in advance for Lunch with a Decision Maker should arrive at the session room 15-20 minutes prior to the session start time to check in with the room monitor and get processed. Showing up late may result in losing your spot. If you did not secure a spot in advance, we recommend showing up to the session room 20-30 minutes early to join the wait line. Sign-ups opened Wednesday, January 7 at 11:00 am ET and closed Thursday, January 29 at 5:00 pm ET. Speaking
Table host
Selina NederhandSVP & Co-Networks Head of Content Strategy & Acquisitions Sony Pictures Television 
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| 9:25 AM |
Realscreen Summit x NATPE Global Opening Remarks
Biscayne 9:25 AM-9:30 AM Speaking
Presenter
Mary MaddeverSenior EVP Realscreen & Strategy/Executive Content Director, Brunico Realscreen & NATPE Global 
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| 9:30 AM |
Keynote Conversation: Dhar Mann Studios
Biscayne 9:30 AM-10:00 AM Speaking
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| 10:00 AM |
The NATPE HONORS series. Keynote Conversation: Sean Cohan, Bell Media
Biscayne 10:00 AM-10:30 AM Join us for a compelling keynote conversation with Sean Cohan, President of Bell Media and recipient of the 2026 NATPE Honors Shift Disturber Award as he shares how Canada’s largest media and entertainment company is reshaping its strategy to compete — and thrive — on a global stage. From transforming legacy media assets to building the leading Canadian streamer, Crave, Cohan will share how Bell Media is driving success by embracing great storytelling across news, entertainment and sports platforms, forging smart partnerships domestically and internationally, and balancing locally resonant content with global ambition. Speaking
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| 10:40 AM |
AI in Action: Amazon Studios’ House of David
Biscayne 10:40 AM-11:10 AM Go behind the scenes of House of David, Amazon Studios’ ambitious biblical epic co-produced with The Wonder Project. This panel features Albert Cheng, head of Amazon MGM Studios' newly launched AI Studios, alongside the series' creative team as they explore how cutting-edge technology and human creativity came together — revealing the tools, collaboration, and learnings that are shaping the future of high-end content creation Speaking
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| 11:15 AM |
The Future of Content
Biscayne 11:15 AM-12:00 PM The lines between social platforms, streamers, broadcasters and studios (as well as the roles played by producers, creators and brands) are getting blurrier by the day. As old models collide with new players and priorities, we're seeing the content business redefine in real time. This session digs into the shifts - from the rise of creator-driven studios and AI in production, to how brands and agencies are impacting development - providing context and guidance on what it means for the way the world makes, funds, and sells content now and next. Speaking
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| 12:00 PM |
Lunch
Versailles & Ole 12:00 PM-1:30 PM |
| 1:30 PM |
Inside P&G Studios: Redefining the Intersection of Brands and Entertainment
Biscayne 1:30 PM-2:00 PM This enlightening conversation with Anna Saalfeld, Head of P&G Studios will explore how the content production division of one of the world’s foremost consumer goods companies is redefining the intersection between brands and entertainment. The session will dive into where and how P&G Studios collaborates with production company partners, networks and streamers, and will explore what’s next for the studio. Joining Anna will be Executive Producer, Loretha Jones, where they will talk about one of the projects coming out of P&G's Queen Collective initiative — a partnership with Procter & Gamble, Queen Latifah, Flavor Unit Entertainment, and Tribeca Studios. Speaking
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| 2:00 PM |
Networking Break
2:00 PM-2:15 PM |
| 2:15 PM |
Where the Money Went and Where the Money is Going: The New Rules of Media Investment, M&A, and Survival
Biscayne 2:15 PM-3:00 PM As social platforms, the creator economy, and AI disrupt traditional television economics, billions of dollars in value are disappearing while new winners are quietly emerging. In this session, leading private-equity investors, operators, and advisors unpack where capital flowed over the last decade, where it is moving now, and how M&A strategies are being rewritten across media, content, advertising, and IP. Get an unfiltered view of what models are investable, what assets are consolidating, and where acquisition opportunities are accelerating, and learn how production companies, studios, and distributors must transact, consolidate, and evolve¡or risk irrelevance Speaking
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| 3:00 PM |
Networking Break
3:00 PM-3:15 PM |
| 3:15 PM |
Welcome to the Creatorverse
Biscayne 3:15 PM-4:00 PM These days, creators are building more than just channels. They're also building brands, shaping culture, and becoming increasingly important players in the global media landscape. As entertainment collides with brands and retail, and investors are betting bigger on creator-led ventures, the rules of the content game are constantly evolving. Hear from the creators, companies, and investors who are teaming up to reshape the future of the industry. Speaking
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| 4:00 PM |
Networking Break
4:00 PM-4:15 PM |
| 4:15 PM |
The NATPE Honors series.The Future of News: In conversation with Wendy McMahon
Biscayne 4:15 PM-4:45 PM In this intimate fireside chat, CBS News' David Begnaud interviews NATPE Honors Cause + Action recipient Wendy McMahon on the challenges, opportunities and transformation that's needed in the high-stakes stakes broadcast news landscape. Speaking
Wendy McMahonFormer President and CEO, CBS News and Stations, CBS Media Ventures, and The Walt Disney Company
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| 5:30 PM |
Realscreen Summit x NATPE Global Mixer
Sky Lawn 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. |
Thursday, February 5
| 8:00 AM |
Streaming Breakfast: The New Rules of Engagement.
Biscayne 8:00 AM-9:15 AM No sign-up is required, seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. In the Streaming arena, success isn't just about keeping subscribers. It's about finding the right mix of monetization, adapting to content shifts and staying relevant as audiences bounce between platforms. From SVOD and AVOD to CTV and FAST, everyone’s fighting for attention and growth. Join top streaming executives as they share how they’re navigating this next phase of the streaming wars. 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
NATPE Buyers' Lounge
8:00 AM-6:00 PM The NATPE Buyers' Lounge 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. NATPE Market Floor & Meeting Suites
Grand Ballroom 8:00 AM-6:00 PM Registration
Brickell 8:00 AM-6:00 PM |
| 9:30 AM |
Everything, Everywhere, All the Time
Biscayne 9:30 AM-10:15 AM In today’s converging media landscape, where the boundaries between studios, streamers, and social platforms continue to blur, content creation and distribution are changing every day. In this forward-looking panel, top studio and distribution executives discuss how they’re navigating the confluence of traditional and emerging models in a world where everything is becoming TV. To cover: how the market is adapting or needs to adapt to changing license fees, budgets, reduced commitments, etc. Speaking
Kevin BeggsChairman and Chief Creative Officer, Lionsgate Television Group and Chairman, International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Lionsgate Television Group |
| 10:30 AM |
Keynote Conversation: Luis Fernandez (NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises)
Biscayne 10:30 AM-11:00 AM Join Luis Fernandez, Chairman of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, for an up close and personal look at the network's impressive momentum cementing Telemundo as the leading Spanish-language network on linear and streaming platforms. Hear about the company's strategy of ambitious investment in innovative, culturally relevant content and its successful push into new areas, including its leadership in live sports and exclusive Spanish-language coverage of premier global events like the FIFA World Cup. Speaking
30 Minutes With: Darren Melameth, Hallmark Media
Flagler 10:30 AM-11:00 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 scripted 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. Speaking
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| 11:15 AM |
Micro-Content: Big Stories in Small Doses
Chopin 11:15 AM-12:00 PM Audiences are bingeing shorter stories more than ever and the micro-content boom proves that less can be more. Hear how producers and platforms are leveraging bite size story telling and short form scripted series to build fandoms, reshape audience viewing habits and unlocking new opportunities. Speaking
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| 11:30 AM |
30 Minutes With: Sergio Mendoza, Telemundo
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 scripted 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. Speaking
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| 12:00 PM |
Lunch - Grab & Go
Mezzanine 12:00 PM-1:15 PM |
| 12:15 PM |
Lunch with a Decision-Maker
Bayfront 12:15 PM-1:15 PM Advance sign-up is required - You may reserve to meet one (1) table host These 60-minute sessions are informal affairs designed to connect delegates with broadcasters, streamers, producers and development executives in a small-group setting. These sessions are not about pitching. They are opportunities to network, discuss trends and spark potential partnerships. Complimentary lunch will be provided. Attendees who secured a spot in advance for Lunch with a Decision Maker should arrive at the session room 15-20 minutes prior to the session start time to check in with the room monitor and get processed. Showing up late may result in losing your spot. If you did not secure a spot in advance, we recommend showing up to the session room 20-30 minutes early to join the wait line. Sign-ups opened Wednesday, January 7 at 11:00 am ET and closed Thursday, January 29 at 5:00 pm ET Speaking
Table host
Geoff ClarkCEO of Documentary+ & acTVe, Founder Free Live Sports Documentary+ & acTVe, Free Live Sports 
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| 1:15 PM |
Behind the Breakout: The Hunting Wives
Chopin 1:15 PM-1:45 PM Go inside the making of a hit scripted series from early concept to the twists and turns of getting it made and the creative collaborations that came together to create a global success. Speaking
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| 1:30 PM |
30 Minutes With: Ryan Sharkey, The CW Network
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 scripted 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. Speaking
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| 2:00 PM |
Mind the Gap
Chopin 2:00 PM-2:45 PM In a market flooded with content, shows don’t win because they exist — they win because audiences can find them. With marketing teams shrinking, networks and streamers need producers and IP owners who step in as true partners in audience development, not just suppliers of episodes. The teams who lean into discoverability are the ones seeing continued investment. Speaking
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| 2:30 PM |
AI in Action: Working Faster and Spending Smarter
Flagler 2:30 PM-3:00 PM AI isn't a future bet—it’s already embedded in high-end production workflows. This session bypasses the hype to focus on concrete, real world cases from planning and pre-production through VFX and distribution. We’re bringing together the AI innovators and producers currently delivering shows to show you exactly how they are reducing costs and hitting deadlines without sacrificing quality. No speculation, just an honest look at how AI is helping teams get premium content made under real-world constraints. Speaking
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| 3:00 PM |
The NATPE HONORS series. Keynote Conversation: Kristin Dolan (AMC Networks)
Chopin 3:00 PM-3:30 PM Join us for an intimate and insightful conversation with 2026 NATPE HonorsNorth Star recipient Kristin Dolan, CEO of AMC Networks and a true pioneer at the intersection of data and entertainment. This session celebrates Kristin as the recipient of the 2026 NATPE Honors North Star Award that recognizes career achievements of individuals whose strong leadership has had a bar-raising impact, providing guidance as the industry navigates change.
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| 3:45 PM |
The New Plot for Scripted
Chopin 3:45 PM-4:30 PM Scripted storytelling remains the heartbeat of the global entertainment business, but the rhythm is changing. Viewer habits are shifting, budgets are tighter, and the old financing playbook is being rewritten. In this candid conversation, executives from leading platforms, studios, and distributors share how they’re adapting to new deal structures, changing demand, and the stories that truly connect right now. Speaking
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| 6:15 PM |
NATPE Honors VIP Award Gala
Biscayne 6:15 PM-8:00 PM This is an invitation-only event. Adding this session to your calendar does not guarantee a spot. Only invited guests who RSVP’d will be guaranteed access. The NATPE Honors pay tribute to trailblazing individuals whose creativity and visionary leadership are reshaping the entertainment industry. Speaking
Honoree
Wendy McMahonFormer President and CEO, CBS News and Stations, CBS Media Ventures, and The Walt Disney Company
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Friday, February 6
| 8:00 AM |
NATPE Buyers' Lounge
Sandringham & Windsor 8:00 AM-3:00 PM The NATPE Buyers' Lounge 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. NATPE Market Floor & Meeting Suites
Grand Ballroom 8:00 AM-3:00 PM Registration
Brickell 8:00 AM-2:00 PM |
| 8:30 AM |
Co-Lab Breakfast - In Conversation with: Daniel Alegre, TelevisaUnivision
Biscayne 8:30 AM-9:45 AM Join us on CoLab Day for an exclusive Fireside Chat with Daniel Alegre, CEO of the world's largest Spanish-language media company, TelevisaUnivision. Discover how this global powerhouse is charting a path forward in a de-risking market. Alegre will reveal how TelevisaUnivision leverages its massive content library and powerful audience base to expand its global impact and relevance with next-gen consumers in streaming with ViX. From harnessing new formats like micro-content, to finding new ways to work with creators and brands, don't miss this road map to maximizing audience engagement, diversifying revenue streams, and expanding your partnering strategy. What is Co-Lab Complimentary coffee and breakfast buffet will be available. Speaking
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| 10:00 AM |
Co-Lab Panel - Follow the Money
Biscayne 10:00 AM-10:45 AM Financing TV has never been more complex or more critical. Production incentives, rebates, and financing structures are now front and center in early buyer conversations, not just back-end details. Hear from top producers, financiers, and studio executives as they unpack the new financial playbook for TV, where global deals increasingly mirror the indie production model and how they are navigating a reliance on a patchwork of incentives, regional perks, and shrinking envelopes. What is Co-Lab Speaking
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| 11:00 AM |
Co-Lab Panel - Making Things Work in a Multi Partner world
Biscayne 11:00 AM-11:45 AM In today’s market, getting a project made and seen by a global audience is rarely a straight line. Whether it’s a co-production or a strategic platform partnership, success requires balancing local relevance with massive global scale. In this session we will unpack the reality of aligning creative goals across borders, navigating rights, and building a strategy that works for broadcasters while leveraging global platforms to find new audiences and drive discovery. What is Co-Lab Speaking
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| 12:00 PM |
Co-Lab Panel - Brand Strategy: Mapping out the models that work
Biscayne 12:00 PM-12:30 PM Industry leaders share how smart brand partnerships can fuel creativity, open new revenue streams, and help great content connect with audiences in unexpected ways. What is Co-Lab Speaking
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| 12:45 PM |
Co-Lab Networking Lunch Roundtables
Biscayne 12:45 PM-2:00 PM Advance sign-up is required - You may reserve to meet one (1) table host Forge meaningful connections and dig deeper into the critical topics explored during the morning Co-lab sessions. This is a unique chance to continue the conversations from the stage and get personalized perspectives on the global co-production market. Complimentary lunch will be provided Sign-ups open Wednesday January 7 at 11:00 am EST and close Thursday, January 29 at 5:00 pm EST. Speaking
Lunch - Grab & Go
Mezzanine 12:45 PM-1:45 PM |