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Monday, June 24
| 10:55am |
Opening Remarks (10:55am - 11:00am) |
| 11:00am |
KEYNOTE: KunHee Park - CEO, KOCOWA (11:00am - 11:30am)Sponsored by:  IC Ballroom III Join us for a special keynote presentation with the CEO of KOCOWA/wavve Americas as he discusses the recent expansion of KOCOWA+, the Korean Entertainment streaming platform into Europe and Oceania. He’ll share insights into the platform’s growth, successes, content offerings, and its potential impact on the European & global entertainment landscape. Featuring:
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| 12:00pm |
IN CONVERSATION WITH: Alexander Rodnyanksy (12:00pm - 12:30pm)Sponsored by:  IC Ballroom III Join us for an intimate and revealing one-on-one conversation session with Alexander Rodnyansky, an acclaimed producer and director who was forced to flee Russia in 2022 after speaking out agains the war in Ukraine. This session will zero in on the burgeoning opportunities between Hollywood and Central Eastern Europe, highlighting how creatives can leverage these connections. Alexander will also explain why he is compelled to bring to life stories rooted in truth in today’s globalized entertainment industry. Featuring:
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| 5:00pm |
KEYNOTE: CEE Breakout Hits (5:00pm - 5:45pm)IC Ballroom III 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 for the success of the new hits and how those could affect the programming strategies and acquisition policies of broadcasters in their respective markets moving forward. Featuring:
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Tuesday, June 25
| 10:00am |
PRESENTATION: Eye on CEE (10:00am - 10:30am)IC Ballroom III This special presentation highlights Plum Research's expertise in streaming across various dimensions and sets the stage for a deep dive into current trends and dynamics in the CEE region. Featuring:
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| 11:45am |
IN CONVERSATION WITH: Kim Poder, Antenna Group (11:45am - 12:15pm)IC Ballroom III Join us for an intimate Fireside Chat with Kim Poder, Group Chief Operating Officer of Antenna Group where he will share some of the insights, strategies and innovations that have solidified Antenna Group's position as a pioneer in the region. This discussion will explore the intricate balance between FTA, Pay TV, OTT and radio with emphasis on the group's assets across platforms, plus highlight the ambitious digital expansion, plans and strategic investments on the horizon for the media powerhouse. Featuring:
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| 2:00pm |
PANEL: CEO Insights from CEE (2:00pm - 2:40pm)IC Ballroom III In this session C-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 with particular focus on the health of Linear TV & investment in local content. Featuring:
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| 3:00pm |
COMPETITION: Pitch & Play LIVE! (3:00pm - 4:00pm)Sponsored by:   IC Ballroom III 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. We’re thrilled to announce the finalists for this year’s Pitch & Play LIVE competition are: Celebrity Teacher (Siyah Sekiz Medya, Turkey) Featuring:
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Ben PackwoodVP (Eastern & Central Europe – Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary) All3Media International 
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Wednesday, June 26
| 2:00pm |
PANEL: Everyone Wants To Be A Millionaire – 25 Years Of The Format (2:00pm - 2:45pm)IC Ballroom III From the first question to the final answer, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? took the gameshow world by storm when it first debuted. Over a quarter of a century later, how do you keep the format fresh? Laura St Clair (SVP, International Formats, Sony Pictures Television) speaks to the challenges, opportunities, and enduring popularity of the format, and is joined by a panel who for decades have brought the phenomenon to the homes of millions of viewers across CEE. Featuring:
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| 3:00pm |
PANEL: Driving Efficiency through Partnerships (3:00pm - 3:45pm)Sponsored by: IC Ballroom III In this panel discussion we examine the nuances of collaborative partnerships, exploring various models that extend beyond traditional co-production. We will highlight the diverse strategies and keys to successful partnerships with focus on the financial advantages and the range of opportunities available. Featuring:
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