NATPE Global, North America’s premier content marketplace, has announced the participation of some of the world’s leading studios and distributors for its 2026 edition. These include 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.
Taking place February 4–6, 2026, at the InterContinental Miami, NATPE Global will serve as the cornerstone event of an expanded week of programming, running alongside the Realscreen Summit (February 2–4, 2026). As Claire Macdonald, SVP and Executive Director of NATPE Global, stated: ‘NATPE Global is where the world’s most influential studios and emerging voices meet.’ She added that ‘the caliber of partners confirmed for 2026 underscores our role as the premier hub for global content deal-making and creative collaboration." noted.
Under the theme “Convergence”, this year’s conference will highlight how traditional media companies, global distributors, and digital-first creators are forging new alliances. Together, they aim to broaden reach, optimize content, and adapt to evolving audience demands. Reflecting this transformation, previously announced keynote speakers include top content creator and studio founder Dhar Mann and Sean Cohan, President of Bell Media, both of whom are reshaping the modern media model.
With over 200 confirmed buyers, NATPE Global 2026 will introduce “Scripted”, a newly launched content strand, and “Creator & Brand Immersion”, a space designed to bring together creators, brands, agencies, and media executives for deeper collaboration. In addition, the event will see the return of “NATPE Honors”, celebrating industry leaders who are redefining the status quo and driving innovation across the content landscape.
To kick off the week, the co-located Realscreen Summit will once again bring the top unscripted players to Miami, featuring keynote speakers Jane Turton, CEO of All3Media, and Anaïs Baker, Head of International Formats at Amazon MGM Studios.
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