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Monday, June 19
9:00am |
REGISTRATION (9:00am - 6:30pm)Lobby Level |
11:00am |
MARKET OPEN (11:00am - 6:30pm)Market Floor/Meeting Suites |
2:00pm |
SCREENINGS: Sony Pictures Television (by invitation only @ Puskin Cinemas) (2:00pm - 5:30pm)Off-site |
4:30pm |
CONTENT SHOWCASE: A+E MEDIA GROUP (4:30pm - 5:30pm)IC Ballroom III Get a sneak peek of A+E’s hot new shows and be the first to know what’s coming. |
5:45pm |
KEYNOTE: Switching On with CEETV (5:45pm - 6:30pm)IC Ballroom III Presented by leading regional industry publication CEE TV, this can’t-miss NATPE Budapest opening session is designed to paint an illuminating picture of the current market trends, opportunities, challenges and power-plays that are likely to shape the TV market’s business year. Featuring: |
6:30pm |
Buyers Reception (by invitation only) (6:30pm - 7:30pm)Terrace Corso Restaurant |
Tuesday, June 20
8:00am |
REGISTRATION (8:00am - 6:00pm)Lobby Level SCREENINGS: Paramount Global Content Distribution (by invitation only @ Puskin Cinemas) (8:00am - 2:00pm)Off-site |
10:00am |
KEYNOTE: TV2 Media Group CEO Pavel Stantchev (10:00am - 10:30am)IC Ballroom III With market-leading channels and programming plus a two-year-old streaming platform in its portfolio, local media conglomerate TV2 Media Group continues to be a powerful force not only in Hungary’s TV industry, but elsewhere in the CEE region as well. CEO Pavel Stantchev will take to the main stage at NATPE Budapest to give an unmissable keynote presentation about TV2’s next plans for expanding and engaging its audience, and the challenges and opportunities he anticipates navigating as he continues to set and implement winning business strategies for the company. Featuring:MARKET OPEN (10:00am - 6:00pm)Market Floor/Meeting Suites |
11:30am |
PANEL: Co-Pro Challenge—Local stories, global appeal (11:30am - 12:30pm)IC Ballroom III Focusing on Ukraine, a region that arguably has some of the most important stories to tell the world right now, this panel discussion presented by the Organization of Ukrainian Producers will look at several projects that are using creative partnerships to reach beyond their domestic borders, maximize resources and amplify themes of positivity and hope. Featuring:Moderating: |
4:00pm |
COMPETITION: Pitch & Play LIVE! (4:00pm - 5:00pm)IC Ballroom III The seventh edition of NATPE Budapest’s signature competition will once again showcase the CEE region’s best new original format concepts with international potential. Come and watch this year’s three finalists pitch their projects live on our main stage—it’s always a fun and easy way to discover some promising content looking for partners and investment. Featuring: |
8:30pm |
BOAT PARTY on the Europa (8:30pm - 11:30pm)Off-site All event attendees are invited to join us on board the Europa, the same Danube River cruiser that has always hosted NATPE Budapest’s epic boat parties. Newly refurbished from head to toe, this impressive vessel has three decks—one of which will feature a live DJ and dance floor—plus plenty of seating for enjoying some conversation and taking in all of Budapest’s historic sights by night. An open bar and a delicious menu of appetizers will keep you fueled for your evening on the water, and our total cruising time will be two and a half hours. WEAR YOUR BADGE! Your event name badge is your ticket to get on to the boat! The boat party is for registered event attendees only; additional guests will not be admitted. Boarding time: 8:30pm Departure: 9:00pm sharp Cruising time on the water: 9:00pm - 10:30pm Venue: Vigado Dock 5 (Jane Haining rkp). Please note that the boat is leaving the dock at 9:00pm sharp and coming back at 10:30pm, and you will need your NATPE Budapest badge to board. How to get to the Vigado Dock 5? |
Wednesday, June 21
9:30am |
REGISTRATION (9:30am - 5:30pm)Lobby Level |
10:00am |
RESEARCH: Market by Numbers with weCAN (10:00am - 10:45am)IC Ballroom III Deeply embedded through its network of media agency partners in 16 CEE countries, weCAN is an undisputed leader when it comes to authoritative data and analysis of the region's media markets. Join us to get an early look at the results from their biggest research project of the year, touching on key dynamics such as ad spend distribution, media consumption trends and emerging digital technologies. As an added bonus, all registered attendees will also receive an exclusive takeaway report of info and intel shared in the presentation. Featuring:MARKET OPEN (10:00am - 6:00pm)Market Floor/Meeting Suites |
11:30am |
PANEL: Streaming Into the Future of Public Broadcasting (11:30am - 12:30pm)IC Ballroom III As on-demand viewing continues to stake an ever-growing claim on overall media consumption, many public broadcasters have added streaming services to meet their audiences where they want to be entertained. But these models are so fundamentally different that prospering on both sides of the divide is a major challenge. This panel catches up with several channels in the CEE region and beyond that have done it well to find out how they've succeeded and what they’re planning next. Featuring:Moderating: |
4:00pm |
PANEL: Outside In (4:00pm - 5:00pm)IC Ballroom III This panel discussion flips perspectives to check in with several leading international distributors selling broad catalogues of content into the CEE region. They'll offer insights into what these markets are most receptive to, what they've learned from doing deals with buyers there, and where they see potential for new business developing. Featuring:Moderating: |
Thursday, June 22
9:00am |
REGISTRATION (9:00am - 12:00pm)Lobby Level MARKET OPEN (9:00am - 4:00pm)Market Floor/Meeting Suites |