The week will kick off with the Realscreen Summit, which once again brings the top unscripted players to Miami.
NATPE Global has announced the participation of some of the world’s most influential studios and distributors for its 2026 edition, including Amazon MGM Studios Distribution, BBC Studios, Fifth Season, Fremantle, Fox Entertainment Global, Lionsgate, NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution, Sony Pictures Television, and Warner Bros. Discovery Content Sales.
The event will take place from February 4 to 6, 2026, at the InterContinental Miami, as part of an expanded week of activities that will also include the Realscreen Summit (February 2–4).
“NATPE Global is where the world’s most influential studios and emerging voices meet,” said Claire Macdonald, SVP and Executive Director of NATPE Global. “The caliber of partners confirmed for 2026 underscores our role as the premier hub for global content deal-making and creative collaboration.”
Under the theme “Convergence,” the 2026 edition will bring together the new players and alliances shaping the industry’s shifting power dynamics, where traditional media companies, global distributors, and next-generation digital creators are joining forces to expand reach, optimize content, and respond to evolving audience demands.
Previously announced keynote speakers include top content creator and studio founder Dhar Mann, and Bell Media President Sean Cohan, who is leading a transformation of the media business model.
With more than 200 confirmed buyers, key programming highlights for NATPE Global 2026 include:
Scripted, a newly launched strand dedicated to fiction content.
Creator & Brand Immersion, connecting creators, brands, agencies, and media executives.
The return of the NATPE Honors, celebrating the leaders who are reshaping the industry.
The week will kick off with the Realscreen Summit, which once again brings the top unscripted players to Miami, featuring keynotes from Jane Turton (CEO, All3Media) and Anaïs Baker (Head of International Formats, Amazon MGM Studios).
