Event organizers have confirmed over 300 buyers representing nearly 60 countries and 100 exhibitors.
Natpe Budapest, the global television marketplace focused on Central and Eastern Europe and EMEA regions, announced the keynote speakers and schedule for the event, which will take place June 24-27 at the InterContinental Budapest Hotel.
Event organizers have confirmed more than 300 buyers representing nearly 60 countries and 100 exhibitors. Speakers will lead discussions on the latest trends shaping the future of television and content consumption and offer new networking opportunities at this year’s event.
In addition, Antenna Studios (part of the Antenna Group), Sony Pictures Television, and ZDF Studios are confirmed to host screenings.
Claire Macdonald, executive director of NATPE Budapest, commented that they are delighted to announce this year’s line-up of visionary speakers, ” who will spark interesting discussions and reveal insights ranging from cutting-edge technologies to the latest trends and challenges facing the industry.”
New this year, NATPE Budapest’s sister brand Realscreen, the leading authority on global nonfiction and unscripted entertainment through a daily newsletter and magazine, has scheduled a special section at the event dedicated to the genre.
The team behind the Realscreen Summit, the world’s largest marketplace and conference, will offer roundtable discussions and networking sessions highlighting opportunities for producers of non-scripted programs in Central and Eastern Europe and beyond, including case studies of major formats currently touring the world and valuable insights into the programming needs of key buyers.
Attendees will also enjoy enhanced networking opportunities, including a media leaders’ breakfast and expert matchmaking sessions aimed at fostering connections, exploring new partnerships, and driving business growth.
CEO Insights from CEE
CEO-level executives from leading broadcasters across Central and Eastern Europe come together for an insightful discussion around the trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the region’s media landscape, focusing on the health of Linear TV & investment in local content.
Panelists:
Stella Litou – CEO, CME Adria; CEO of Pro Plus; and President of the Management Board of RTL Croatia
Ralf Bartoleit – CEO, bTV Media Group
Pavel Stantchev – CEO, tv2 Hungary
Moderated by Stewart Clarke, SVP, Content, International, Deadline
AI & Technology: Redefining Entertainment in a Connected World
Keynote: Elif Dagdeviren, Managing Partner, Producer, Calinos Films
In a world rapidly transformed by technology, boundaries are fading, and the global media community is becoming more interconnected than ever before. At the forefront of this evolution lies the entertainment industry, a dynamic force that has adapted and thrived in response to the changing production and distribution landscape. Producer, Tech Entrepreneur, and Journalist Elif Dagdeviren will lead a thought-provoking presentation that puts AI center stage as a powerful tool for molding the business. This keynote will focus on the intersection of technology and entertainment today and how it will evolve.
CEE Breakout Hits
Keynote: Georgi R. Chakarov, President and CEO, TVBIZZ Group
Every year, the CEETV team, led by Georgi R. Chakarov, sums up the past TV season by picking the most successful premieres across the CEE region. Georgi will once again present the CEE Breakout Hits of the year to the NATPE Budapest attendees, focusing on the factors that contributed to the new hits’ success and how those could affect the programming strategies and acquisition policies of broadcasters in their respective markets moving forward.
This year, the prestigious Pitch & Play LIVE competition returns, showcasing the region’s best and newest format concepts. This format pitch competition continues NATPE Budapest’s long tradition of celebrating new format concepts from the CEE region with the greatest international potential. Previous winners have successfully financed, produced, and sold their programs worldwide. The deadline for submissions is May 24.
