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Avi Armoza

CEO

Armoza Formats

Avi has been working in the television and film business for more than 20 years. He began his tenure when he founded JCS Productions, which has grown to be Israel's largest independent production house. Prior to Armoza, Avi was the VP of Content and Business Development at Israel’s leading Media...show more

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Bianka Balázs

Head of Content Acquisitions

RTL Hungary


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Ralf Bartoleit

CEO

bTV Media Group

Ralf Bartoleit is CEO of bTV Media Group, part of the CME family and the Czech investment company PPF Group. With more than 25 years of international experience in the media industry and global corporations, he is an experienced journalist and project manager with a focus on digital transformation. He has worked...show more

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Jonathan Broughton

Research Director

Plum Research

Jonathan is a seasoned strategist and analyst, specializing in digital broadcasting strategy, media markets, and audience dynamics. 

As the Research Director at PlumResearch, he leads with a focus on content consumption, SVOD viewing data, and strategic insights. With an extensive portfolio covering SVOD, FAST, and CTV audience insights, PlumResearch offers unparalleled...show more

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Oben Budak

Editor in Chief

Episode Magazine


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Georgi Chakarov

President & CEO

TVBIZZ Group

Georgi Chakarov is president and CEO of TVBIZZ Group, which includes the companies CEETV and TVBIZZ. CEETV operates the leading news and market intelligence platform for television in Central and Eastern Europe—ceetv.net. It was founded in 2009 and tracks the key trends and developments in all countries from...show more

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Nick Christoforou

Chief Content Officer

Antenna Group

With over 30 years of experience as an Executive Producer and Production Manager, Nick Christoforou has worked on numerous productions including entertainment shows, reality shows, game shows, fiction series, live events, music videos, commercial spots, and live concerts.

As a General Manager of the prodco Studio ATA, he has...show more

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Stewart Clarke

SVP Content, International

Deadline


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Chiara Duranti

Managing Director/Founder

Formatbiz

Maria Chiara Duranti, founder of the media company Formatbiz, is an experienced TV journalist and producer who has worked at Mediaset Italy, Telecinco and Bloomberg Television over the course of her career. She is also member of the International Academy of Television Art & Sciences and member of WAWA (Worldwide...show more

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Ákos Erdos

Chief Executive Officer

Paprika Studios Group

Ákos has been managing Paprika Studios for more than 8 years, while the number of productions has grown exponentially and the range of activities has covered 8 countries in Central and Eastern Europe. The long-time frontrunner company develops and produces headline-grabbing and culture-shaping entertainment programmes, reality and fictional series for more...show more

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Sophie Ferron

President

GRB Media Ranch

Founder of Media Ranch, second-generation producer Sophie is an entertainment executive with a stellar reputation and 30+ years in the business of international programming. Her expertise in global format creation, production, and distribution has grown Media Ranch exponentially with an ever-growing library of over 100 formats. In September 2023, GRB Studios and Media...show more

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Jennifer Fitzgerald

Senior Producer

NATPE

Jen Fitzgerald is an experienced producer of  large-scale in-person/virtual events and awards programs, including The Canadian Comedy Awards, CANCOM Comedy Symposium and, most recently, for other Brunico properties, including Realscreen Summit, Realscreen Awards, Marketing Evolution Summit and Media Innovation Awards.

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Laszlo Fulop

Acquisition and Contract Manager

AMC Networks Central Europe

I am a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in the dynamic world of the TV and media industry. My passion lies in finding and acquiring compelling content and engaging audiences across various screens.

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to acquire a diverse range of content....show more

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László Gáspár

Head of Infotainment Portfolio

AMC Networks Central Europe Kft.

After gaining 10+ years of experience in animation and marketing, László joined AMC Networks Central Europe (then called Chello Central Europe) in 2010. Since then, he’s been responsible for AMC’s factual channels in Central-Eastern Europe. He oversees the programming strategy, content acquisition and own productions for the Infotainment channel portfolio,...show more

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Stanislav Kimchev

SVP, Global Sales

CEETV

Ex-SVP, Global Sales, CEETV Ltd Stanislav Kimchev is a strategic, operational and collaborative sales and marketing professional with conviction in customer power and great attention to detail. He is one of the creators and SVP of Global Sales at CEETV.net, a B2B platform providing information and market intelligence about the...show more

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Agnieszka Kubiak

Head of Content Development and Creative

A+E Networks CEE

An accomplished producer, who has been working in the CEE TV industry for over 20 years. She started out her career in production on projects commissioned by the Polish Public Broadcaster TVP. In 2003 she joined the music channel VIVA, and she went on to become an editor in chief...show more

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George Levendis

Managing Director

Antenna Group

George has spent the last 30 years in pivotal senior executive roles across a range of media operations within the television, entertainment and music industry.

He has overseen the international business and creative operations for Simon Cowell’s 
SYCO Entertainment including the expansion of over 50 versions of Got Talent and...show more

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Stella Litou

CEO

Pro Plus and RTL Croatia

Stella Litou is, CEO of Pro Plus Slovenia and RTL Croatia, responsible for the activities of both companies, part of the CME group. Prior to re-joining CME in 2022, she was the General Manager of Antenna TV Group operations in Greece, following five years spent in Romania as a Programme Director...show more

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Claire Macdonald

SVP, Executive Director

NATPE

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Agnes Mbye

Senior Sales Manager, Formats

Passion Distribution

Agnes Mbye is a skilled sales professional with extensive experience in the media industry. Agnes has held various sales positions at companies such as Passion Distribution, Mentorn International, Zodiak International, and Bullseye TV Production. Agnes holds a Master of Science degree in Business, Management, and Marketing from Poznan University of...show more

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Dumitru Misin

Director of Programming and Acquisitions

Jurnal TV

Dumitru Mișin is a prominent figure in the media landscape of Moldova, with an impressive career in journalism and television. Starting as a TV presenter at EUTV in Chișinău and continuing as a live and economic reporter at Publika TV, Dumitru has built a solid reputation through professionalism and dedication....show more

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Oliver Muraveiski

Creator

TV3 Group, LOVE ALWAYS WINS


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Rodrigo Nascimento

Head of International Business for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa

Globo

Rodrigo Nascimento has followed different paths in the areas of technology, finance, management, commercial planning, and customer success. In June 2023, he took on the position of Head of International Business for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, operating from Globo's business HUB in Portugal. His responsibilities include developing partnerships...show more

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Mirela Nastase

Director Drama

ZDF Studios GmbH

Mirela Nastase had joined ZDF Studios as Director Drama in 2016. She is responsible for the sale and acquisition of drama programs to customers in French-speaking and Central Eastern European territories. 

She holds a degree in Theater History and Theater Management from the National School of Theater and Film, U.N.A.T.C in...show more

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Amos Neumann

CEO

Amos Neumann Consulting, Strategy and Management

Amos Neumann is a highly experienced TV and media executive, with an impressive track record in strategy, management and operations both in local and international markets. Amos specializes in mentoring managements and CEO's  of companies that are in crossroads and facing industry changes, by walking then through strategic processes in...show more

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Ben Packwood

VP (Eastern & Central Europe – Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary)

All3Media International

Ben Packwood is VP Sales at All3Media International, overseeing all finished and format programme sales across Central & Eastern Europe.

With 18 years experience in the industry Ben now works with hit formats for the region such as Gogglebox, The Traitors and Kitchen Nightmares alongside a large unscripted catalogue and scripted highlights Including It's...show more

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KunHee Park

CEO

KOCOWA/wavve Americas

KunHee Park is well-known in the international OTT streaming space. Instrumental in bringing Korean Entertainment to mainstream audiences across the Americas, he joined wavveAmericas, Inc. in 2016 as the CTO in charge of distributing the Korean Entertainment streaming brand, KOCOWA. After showcasing his technical ingenuity and dependability as a leader, he was...show more

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Mikaela Perez

Sales- LATAM, Spain and US Hispanic

GoQuest Media


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Kim Poder

Group Chief Operating Officer

Antenna Group

Kim has 20 years’ experience in executive positions within the European media and broadcasting industry. Prior to joining Antenna Group he was EVP & Chief Commercial Officer at, Viaplay Group Nordics responsible for streaming, TV and radio. Until appointed in charge for the Nordic business, Kim was EVP and Group...show more

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Andre Renaud

Global Vice President, Finished & Format Sales, Revenue Generation

BBC Studios

André Renaud is Senior Vice President of Global Format Sales for BBC Studios, leading all commercial sales and strategic activities for formats globally, outside of owned and invested production
companies.

Based in London, André joined BBC Studios in January 2017, to manage all lines of business in Italy &...show more

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Alexander Rodnyansky

Producer/Director

Four-times Academy Award nominee, Golden Globe winner Alexander Rodnyansky is the prolific international producer of over 30 television series and 40 feature films, which have been selected by major international festivals from Venice to Berlin and Toronto and won multiple awards, including six prizes of the Cannes Film Festival in...show more

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Lisette Schlippe

Global VP: FAST and Content

INSIGHT TV

An accomplished media executive, boasting 20 years of experience within the TV and
Media industry. In 2024, Lisette joined INSIGHT TV as commissioning editor, where she oversees the content investment strategy, including commissioning, co-productions, partnerships and acquisitions. Lisette specializes in innovative deal models with INSIGHT TV, enhancing the company's mission to...show more

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Maria Sorescu

Manager, International Content Distribution, CEE and Greece

A+E Networks


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Panayiota Spanou

Director of Entertainment - ANT1 TV

Antenna Group


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Laura St. Clair

SVP, International Formats

Sony Pictures Entertainment

Laura St. Clair is Senior Vice President, International Formats, at Sony Pictures Television (SPT) where she has worked for 16 years. During this time, she has held various Director and Executive Director roles across SPT’s formats and distribution business in a raft of countries and regions, including Africa, Benelux, Nordics,...show more

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Pavel Stantchev

CEO of TV2 Media Group Hungary and Planet TV Group Slovenia

TV2 Media Csoport Zrt

Pavel Stantchev joined TV2 Media Group in Hungary as CEO in 2019. He also became CEO of Planet TV, the second-largest private broadcaster in Slovenia, when TV2 acquired it in 2020. Pavel heads up the team that has turned TV2 into a market-leading commercial television channel in Hungary, overseeing the...show more

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Clare Thompson

Non-Executive Director

K7 Media Ltd

Clare is Non-Executive Director of the UK’s leading TV consultancy K7 Media, regularly writing and presenting on global content trends for their broadcast and production clients around the world, from Sony to Fremantle, Fox to SBS Korea.

She spent her early career producing and developing non-scripted entertainment, much of it at...show more

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Sasha Tkachenko

General Producer

Novy TV

Sasha Tkachenko is the general producer of Novy TV Channel, the largest entertainment channel in Ukraine. Starting from the age of 16, Sasha worked at "Molodist", the largest Ukrainian film festival, which largely determined her choice of profession.
After studying in London at Met Film School, Sasha returned to Kyiv...show more

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Ivan Todorov

Founder/Managing Director

Soul&PepperTV, CHEF TALENT


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Andre Tokev

Creator


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Ofelya Tovmasyan

SALES - CEE, CIS & WESTERN EUROPE

GoQuest Media


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Hubert Urbański

Actor, Journalist & TV Presenter

Hubert Urbański is a dynamic television presenter, actor, radio and television journalist. Beloved by viewers as the charismatic host of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?". His charisma and sharp wit captivate audiences, making each episode a thrilling experience. Known for his poker face and occasional eyebrow raises, he masterfully...show more

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Sebastian van Barneveld

Director, Global Distribution

Talpa Studios

Sebastian van Barneveld is the Director, Global Distribution at Talpa in The Netherlands. He has a demonstrated history of working in the global broadcast media industry. Since 2005, he has been working in different roles within the media industry and for divergent companies. Previously, he graduated from the University of...show more

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Vasha Wallace

EVP, Global Acquisitions & Development

Fremantle Media Limited

Vasha Wallace is EVP Global Acquisitions & Development at Fremantle, one of the world's largest and most successful producers of outstanding entertainment television encompassing hit formats from Idols, The X Factor, to Got Talent,
Too Hot to Handle, Password and Family Feud. Vasha’s role encompasses the development, acquisition, international roll out...show more

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Matthew Worthy

CEO & Co-Founder

Stellify Media

Matthew Worthy is a TV Format Creator and Executive Producer. He is also the CEO and Co-Founder of Stellify Media, alongside his creative and business partner, Kieran Doherty.

Together they have co-created multiple entertainment formats including Secret Fortune and Take the Money and Run.

In 2014 they launched Belfast based production company...show more

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