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MONDAY, JANUARY 27 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 30
SHERATON NEW ORLEANS
Marriott Marquis | Washington, DC | Sunday, January 28 – Wednesday, January 31, 2026

Speakers


Cori Abraham

SVP, Development, Unscripted Content

Versant


Lisa Marie Angelo

Director, Development & Original Production, Unscripted

WE TV


Sean Atkins

CEO

Dhar Mann Studios


Betsy Ayala

Head of Content, Food

Warner Bros. Discovery

Betsy Sanner Ayala currently serves as Head of Content, Food, Warner Bros. Discovery where she oversees all Food Network programming, development and operations. Series under her oversight include such long-running hits as Beat Bobby Flay, Chopped, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Guy’s Grocery Games, as well as annual tentpoles such...show more


Anaïs Baker

Head of International Formats

Amazon MGM Studios

Anaïs Baker is a seasoned television executive specializing in global format development and adaptation. In her current role as Head of International Formats at Amazon MGM Studios, she leads the development and localization of major global franchises, including the hit series LOL: Last One Laughing, which has been produced in...show more

Speaking on: Keynote Conversation: Anaïs Baker, Amazon MGM Studios


Loren Baxter

Head of Acquisitions

Off the Fence Media B.V.


Michael Beilinson

VP, Unscripted

Walt Disney Television Alternative


Michael Bellinson

VP, Unscripted, Hulu & ABC

Walt Disney Television Alternative


Anna Bloomfield

VP, Development & Production

Warner Bros. Discovery

Anna Bloomfield is Vice President, Development & Production for HGTV Network Originals and streaming content where she is responsible for developing new talent, series, and specials. She has developed shows such as Divided By DesignMarried  to Real EstateRico to the RescueDown Home Fab, and Kendra Sells Hollywood on Max in which she also...show more

Speaking on: Speed Pitching lll; 30 Minutes With: Patty Suh & Anna Bloomfield, Food Network & HGTV


Val Boreland

President, Entertainment

Versant


Kai Bowe

Director of Current Programming, Unscripted

Warner Bros. Discovery (OWN)


Simone Boyce

Journalist & Host


Signe Bruntse

Acquisitions Executive

DR TV/Danish Broadcasting Corporation

Acquisition Executive across premium docuseries, feature docs and factual entertainment at Danish public service broadcaster DR since 2017. Focusing on streaming potential, reach and togetherness while also acquiring strategic titles including SVT’s Hotell Romantik (org. Hotel Römantiek for VRT1) paving the way for the Danish hit version. Besides award-winning Commission...show more

Speaking on: Breakfast with a Commissioner


Fiona Campbell

Interim Director of Unscripted & Controller, Youth Audience

BBC British Broadcasting Corporation

Fiona Campbell is Interim Director of Unscripted, BBC TV Content and Controller, Youth Audience (BBC iPlayer & BBC Three). Fiona oversees the commissioning of Documentaries, Specialist Factual, Arts, History, Religion, Entertainment and Daytime. In addition she works across BBC digital platforms including BBC News to amplify the discoverability and impact...show more

Speaking on: Breakfast with a Commissioner


Dolyn Chasin

Unscripted Content Development

Tubi


Kudzi Chikumbu

VP, Creator Partnerships

Tubi


Sean Cohan

President

Bell Media

Appointed President of Bell Media, Canada’s premier media company, in 2023, Cohan is responsible for Bell Media’s globally unique portfolio of video, audio, digital, and out-of-home advertising assets, brands, and content. These include Canada’s #1 broadcast network (CTV), its leading sports properties (TSN & RDS), #1 national and local news...show more

Speaking on: Keynote Conversation: Sean Cohan, Bell Media


David Cornwall

Managing Director

Scorpion TV


Steve Dickert

VP, Alternative Programming

Universal Television Alternative Studio


Kristina Edwards

VP, Unscripted Content

Bravo & Peacock

Kristina Edwards currently serves as Vice President, Unscripted Content, Bravo & Peacock.

In this role, Edwards oversees development of unscripted projects across Bravo and Peacock, and current production for series including Peacock’s Love Island USA, Love Island: Beyond the Villa, and Love Island Games. During her tenure at NBCUniversal, she has...show more

Speaking on: Lunch with a Commissioner


Lauren Frasca

SVP, Content & Strategy, Magnolia Network

Warner Bros. Discovery


Colby Giordano

Director, Unscripted Development

NBCUniversal Entertainment (Peacock & Bravo)

Speaking on: Speed Pitching I



Merrill Hendrickson

VP, Unscripted Programming & Development

NBC

Merrill Hendrickson is Vice President, Unscripted Programming & Development, NBC.

In this role, Hendrickson oversees programming for NBC’s slate of unscripted competition, social experiment, and game show formats. Current series under her purview include Emmy Award winner The Voice as well as a diverse slate of projects in various stages of development.

Throughout...show more

Speaking on: Lunch with a Commissioner


Lisa Holme

Head of Content

Roku

Lisa Holme is Head of Content for Roku Media, overseeing the vision, creative strategy, and go-to-market execution for all content initiatives. She leads The Roku Channel and the teams behind Roku Originals, Acquisitions, Programming, AVOD/FAST, Roku Sports, Roku Brand Studio, and This Old House.

With nearly 20 years in media and...show more


David Hooper

Managing Director

Espresso Media International


Dane Joseph

VP, Unscripted Series

Hulu

Dane Joseph serves as a Vice President of Unscripted Series for Walt Disney Television, where he’s helped spearhead the development of the streaming unscripted series slate for Hulu and oversees current for over dozens of unscripted series for Hulu, ABC, and Freeform, including the record-breaking launches of The Kardashians, Project...show more

Speaking on: 30 Minutes With: Dane Joseph, Hulu


Olivia LaRoche

Head, Alternative Originals

Roku

Olivia LaRoche is the Head of Alternative for Roku Originals, where she oversees the development and strategy for unscripted programming, including The Great American Baking Show franchise, Honest Renovations with Jessica Alba, and The Charlie Puth Show.

Before joining Roku, Olivia was one of the first hires on the Nonfiction Originals...show more

Speaking on: 30 Minutes With: Olivia LaRoche, Roku


Kim Larson

Global Managing Director & Head of Creators

Google

As a Managing Director and Head of YouTube’s Creator and Gaming team, Kim is responsible for managing the growth of our largest, most influential creators on the platform. This includes the critical ecosystem of companies that surround creators including service providers, talent partners, game publishers and influencer marketing agencies. In...show more


Bernadine Lim

Senior Commissioning Editor, Factual

SBS Special Broadcasting Service

Bernadine Lim is the Senior Commissioning Editor Documentaries for public broadcaster SBS Australia.

Former Head of Documentary at Screen Australia with over 20 years experience in both public and commercial broadcasting in Australia, New Zealand and England.  Award winning director and producer award winning shows across factual, documentary, entertainment...show more

Speaking on: Breakfast with a Commissioner


Felicia Litovitz

VP, Acquisitions, North America

Cineflix Rights


Dhar Mann

Founder

Dhar Mann Studios


Stephen Mann

VP, Unscripted Programming & Development

NBC

Stephen Mann is Vice President, Unscripted Programming & Development, NBC.

In this role, Mann oversees unscripted programming for NBC’s slate of unscripted competition, social experiment, and game show formats. His purview includes managing a robust development slate that includes the network’s forthcoming civilian version of Emmy Award winning hit The Traitors and...show more

Speaking on: 30 Minutes With: Stephen Mann, NBC


Jordan Matter

YouTube Creator/Photographer

Jordan Matter is a two-time New York Times bestselling author (Born to Dance and Dancers Among Us) and the most-followed photographer in the world, with nearly 50M followers across socials. As the creator behind the #2 most-watched YouTube channel in the U.S., and the #1 channel for female viewership, he...show more

Speaking on: In Conversation With: Jordan Matter


Christian McLaughlin

SVP, Live Entertainment Programming

Versant


Angela Molloy

SVP, Development & Original Production AllBlk & WEtv, Unscripted

WE TV


Shaminder Nahal

Head of Specialist Factual

Channel 4


Benjamin Noot

Global Acquisitions Director

National Geographic Channel


Cecilie Olsen

SVP, Global Content, Non-Scripted

ITV


Mikael Österby

Head of Factual Acquisitions

SVT Swedish Television


Adrian Padmore

Commissioning Editor, Factual

Channel 5 / Paramount UK


Lucy Perez

Director, Unscripted Programming

NBC

Lucy Perez is Director, Unscripted Programming, NBC. In this role, she oversees development and production of new and returning competition series, formatted reality series, and game shows for the network.

Recent series under her oversight include NBC’s American Ninja Warrior, On Brand with Jimmy Fallon, Yes, Chef! The Wall, Weakest Link, and...show more

Speaking on: Speed Pitching ll


Hortensia Quadreny

VP, USH Programming & Planning Lifestyle & Factual Latam

Warner Bros. Discovery


Brittinee Royes

VP, Unscripted Programming & Development

Bravo & Peacock

As Vice President, Unscripted Programming and Development, Brittinee Royes oversees the development and current production of docu-series, documentaries and lifestyle formats across Bravo and Peacock.

An Emmy Award winning creative executive, Royes brings a sharp eye for compelling storytelling and a deep understanding of audience engagement to every project she leads....show more

Speaking on: 30 Minutes With: Brittinee Royes, Peacock & Bravo


Claire Runham

Head of Acquisitions

BossaNova Media


Joseph Schneier

SVP, Production & Development, Discovery Channel

Warner Bros. Discovery


LeAnn Scrimmager

Manager of Development & Original Production, AllBlk/WEtv, Unscripted

WE TV

LeAnn Scrimmager is the Manager of Development & Original Production and an Executive Producer at ALLBLK and We TV, known for developing and producing scripted and unscripted content. Her work focuses on bringing fresh, culturally rich stories to life across both networks.

LeAnn has served as executive producer on several projects,...show more

Speaking on: Speed Pitching I


Will Stapley

Head of Acquisitions

Sphere Abacus


Patty Suh

VP, Programming & Development - Food Content

Warner Bros. Discovery

Patty Suh is Vice President of Development & Production for Food Content at Warner Bros. Discovery. In this role, she oversees development of new original programming ideas and fresh on-air talent. She has developed and launched successful long-running series like Wildcard KitchenBobby’s Triple Threat, and many others across streaming, digital and...show more

Speaking on: Speed Pitching ll; 30 Minutes With: Patty Suh & Anna Bloomfield, Food Network & HGTV


Rob Swartz

SVP, Development & Production

REELZ Channel


Frank Tanki

CMO, Entertainment & Sports

Versant


Nick Tanner

Director of Sales & Co-Productions

Passion Distribution


Bridgette Theriault

SVP, Development, Warner Horizon and SVP, Development, Telepicture

Warner Bros. Discovery


Sarah Tong

Director of Sales

Hat Trick International


Kayla Van Scoy

Manager of Development

ID, Warner Bros. Discovery


Neil Waller

Co-CEO and Co-Founder


Justina Wójtowicz

EVP, Acquisitions, Co-Productions & Sales

Rive Gauche Television

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